Hockey
Make or break time: Why Nylander, Tolvanen must take the next step this season
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Thursday, 26 September 2019 14:49
The margins between simply reaching the NHL, staying in the NHL and truly becoming a long-term contributor is especially thin. There's a variety of factors at play that contribute to a player making it or not, from the salary cap to team structure.But of course, the primary factor is the player himself. Teams will find a way if they think…
Ranking all 31 NHL teams by their forwards
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Thursday, 26 September 2019 07:07
As part of our preseason preview series as we tune up for the start of the 2019-20 NHL season, we're going to rank all 31 teams based on their various position groups. We're going to start off with the forwards here and count them down from 31 to 1:Jump to a team: ANA | ARI | BOS | BUF |…
Flyers' Patrick (migraines) to miss start of season
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Thursday, 26 September 2019 17:32
The Philadelphia Flyers say forward Nolan Patrick will miss the start of the regular season as he continues to deal with migraines.According to the team, Patrick was diagnosed with migraine disorder after consulting with the Flyers' medical staff and a specialist from the University of Michigan.The 21-year-old will not accompany the Flyers on their trip to Europe for a preseason…
Sabres return top prospect Cozens to junior team
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Thursday, 26 September 2019 11:07
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Sabres have returned top prospect Dylan Cozens to his Canadian junior team.The rookie first-round draft pick was assigned to Lethbridge of the Western Hockey League on Thursday after the 18-year-old center had zero points in three preseason games with Buffalo.Cozens was selected with the seventh overall pick in the draft in June, becoming the first player…
Canadiens legend Lafleur has quadruple bypass
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Thursday, 26 September 2019 13:38
Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur underwent successful quadruple bypass heart surgery Thursday, the team announced."This procedure was necessary after a routine examination detected a cardiac issue," the statement said. "The operation was successful, and doctors predict a full recovery after several months of convalescence. The family wishes to thank the entire medical team, as well as the personnel at the…
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Blues get Faulk from Canes, extend his deal
Tuesday, 24 September 2019 14:54
Boeser, Fantenberg put in concussion protocol
Tuesday, 24 September 2019 17:29
Leafs' Matthews faces disorderly conduct charge
Sunday, 22 September 2019 19:41
From mascot to meme to megastar: How Gritty took over the world
Monday, 23 September 2019 17:46
Knights' Schmidt seeking revision of PED testing
Monday, 23 September 2019 11:01
On Point: Lightning keep star with 3-year deal
Monday, 23 September 2019 15:06
Isles break ground on $1.3B Belmont Park arena
Sunday, 22 September 2019 13:24
Impact rookies, sleeper prospects for the 2019-20 NHL season
Sunday, 22 September 2019 18:34
Taylor Hall unplugged: Devils winger on frustrating 2018-19, his future, Kawhi Leonard and Patrick Mahomes
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Sabres put 14 in minors, Ruotsalainen in Finland
Friday, 20 September 2019 10:26
Ex-Rangers D Girardi retires after 13 seasons
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Sorting out the current landscape of professional women's hockey
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