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HOFer Thomas breaks silence, fine with seclusion
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Wednesday, 04 September 2019 13:21
Controversial former NHL star Tim Thomas offered his first public comments in several years on Wednesday, after being named to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame."Everybody probably knows nowadays I don't have that much to say, at least publicly," said Thomas, the former Boston Bruins goalie who stepped away from public life after his final NHL season in 2013-14. "I've…
Olczyk hired as Seattle NHL team's assistant GM
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Tuesday, 03 September 2019 17:53
SEATTLE -- The expansion NHL franchise in Seattle has made its third front-office hire by adding Ricky Olczyk as the club's assistant general manager.General manager Ron Francis announced the addition Tuesday. Olczyk joins Seattle after spending last season as a pro scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs.Olczyk has a strong connection with Francis after the pair worked together in Carolina.…
Red Wings D Kronwall retires after 15 seasons
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Tuesday, 03 September 2019 12:56
DETROIT -- Niklas Kronwall is retiring after 15 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.The hard-hitting defenseman announced his retirement in a video Tuesday on the team's Twitter account, saying he would be taking a new role within the organization. Kronwall played 953 games in his NHL career and was part of the Detroit team that won the Stanley Cup in…
Hurricanes' Williams stepping away from NHL
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Monday, 02 September 2019 11:21
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams says he is taking a break from the NHL to start this season.With the start of training camp looming later this month, the 37-year-old forward said Monday that he will "step away" from the sport."This is the first time in my life that I've felt unsure of my aspirations with regards to…
Barbashev re-signs with Blues on 2-year deal
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Sunday, 01 September 2019 18:14
Restricted free agent Ivan Barbashev agreed to terms with the St. Louis Blues on a two-year contract worth an annual average value of $1.475 million, the team announced Sunday.Barbashev, 23, played in 80 games for the Blues in their Stanley Cup season of 2018-19, recording 14 goals and 12 assists for 26 points -- all career highs.The Russian center, the…
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