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Backstrom representing himself in free agency
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Monday, 02 December 2019 13:12
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Nicklas Backstrom is in the final season of a 10-year contract with the Washington Capitals, facing unrestricted free agency next summer. To determine his future in the NHL, he's put his faith in someone he knows he can trust -- himself.Backstrom, 32, is negotiating without an agent in contract extension talks with the Capitals. He said…
Waiver watch: Fantasy hockey risers this week
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Monday, 02 December 2019 12:00
Every week, we'll mine the waiver wire for lesser-rostered assets to help your squad, whether you favor dynasty or the redraft format, and we'll also toss in some tips for DFS players out there. Finally, we will look at some former go-to fantasy assets who may be overvalued - in the short- or long-term - for one reason or another.ForwardsJoonas…
The NHL's best and worst this week: How Philly took flight in November
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Sunday, 01 December 2019 14:15
The calendar has flipped to December, but few teams in the NHL had a better November than the Philadelphia Flyers, who picked up points in 14 of their 16 games (10 wins) for a league-high 24 points. That tied a franchise record for most November points and put the Flyers squarely in third place in the Metropolitan Division.Give credit to…
Bruins' Backes scores key goal in first game back
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Sunday, 01 December 2019 20:17
BOSTON -- David Backes couldn't help but smile after scoring his first goal of the season in his first game in nearly a month.The Bruins right wing picked a big moment against a big-time rival to accomplish the feat.Backes scored the deciding goal with 9 minutes, 31 seconds left in the third period, David Pastrnak added his league-leading 25th goal,…
Blue Jackets' Werenski out with shoulder injury
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Sunday, 01 December 2019 13:40
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is expected to miss four weeks with a shoulder injury.The team said Werenski, 22, was hurt in the first period of Saturday night's 2-0 loss to the New York Islanders. Werenski has been bothered by shoulder problems in the past.Werenski leads all Columbus defensemen in scoring this season with six goals…
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