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NWHL agrees to deal boosting salaries, benefits
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 16:51
The National Women's Hockey League is increasing salaries, offering a 50-50 split of sponsor-related revenues and improved benefits in an agreement reached with its players' association.The union did not release any specific monetary figures in announcing the agreement Thursday. It's a one-year deal with the five-team NWHL holding the option to renew it the following season.The NWHL Players' Association calls…
Karlsson, Thornton's future with Sharks uncertain
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 17:29
ST. LOUIS -- Erik Karlsson, Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski packed up their lockers and discussed varying degrees of postseason injuries Thursday, before addressing the fundamental question facing the San Jose Sharks this offseason: From this trio of star unrestricted free agents, which ones will return next season?Karlsson, 28, was acquired before the season in a blockbuster trade with the…
Marchand appears to avoid injury in B's tuneup
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 18:26
BOSTON -- Boston Bruins scoring leader Brad Marchand returned without missing a shift after appearing to hurt his left hand Thursday night when the team held an intrasquad scrimmage to tune up for the Stanley Cup Final.Marchand bumped into Connor Clifton in front of the net "and jammed his ... I don't know what he jammed," coach Bruce Cassidy said."Injury…
Modano back to Minnesota roots as Wild adviser
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 13:31
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Mike Modano has decided to return to his NHL roots in Minnesota.The Hall of Fame center was named on Thursday as the executive adviser to Wild owner Craig Leipold and president Matt Majka, a newly created position that Modano will assume on Sept. 1.Modano, who played the first four of his 21 seasons in the league…
Leafs assistant Smith named new Senators coach
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 08:39
The Ottawa Senators named D.J. Smith the team's new coach on Thursday. Smith, who is the 14th coach in the franchise's history, has been an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs the past four seasons.He replaces Guy Boucher, who was fired on March 1 amid a six-game losing streak and with the team's record at 22-37-5. The Senators also…
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