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Jerrard, ex-NHL assistant, dies of cancer at 57
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Thursday, 16 February 2023 15:45
Paul Jerrard, one of the few Black assistant coaches in the NHL during his three stints in the league over the past two decades, has died, the University of Nebraska-Omaha announced Thursday. He was 57.An athletic department spokesperson said Jerrard's wife informed the school he died Wednesday at a hospital in Omaha. Jerrard spent the past five seasons on Omaha…
Projecting the NCAA men's hockey tournament field
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Thursday, 16 February 2023 05:52
With the selection of the NCAA men's hockey tournament about a month away and the Frozen Four less than 50 days away, the field of 16 is taking shape.Of course, things still can change over the homestretch of the regular season and particularly with the conference tournaments which begin March 3, where teams off the radar could earn automatic NCAA…
The NHL's best defensemen: Players, coaches, execs vote for the top 10
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Thursday, 16 February 2023 06:48
What defines a great NHL defenseman?That's a question fans, pundits, executives and players themselves have debated for decades."The problem with defensemen is you can go one of two ways. You can go with the guy who puts points on the board, or you can go with the guy who is defensively responsible," one NHL coach told ESPN. "I value those…
Kings sign Anderson to 8-year, $33M extension
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023 11:37
Defenseman Mikey Anderson on Wednesday became the latest player to sign a long-term deal with the Los Angeles Kings, getting an eight-year, $33 million extension with the team through the 2030-31 season, it was announced.The contract for the 23-year-old Anderson carries a $4.125 million annual average value. He was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of…
Regional sports net skips $140M interest owed
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023 12:14
CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- The financially troubled parent company of regional sports networks that own the broadcast rights to 42 U.S. professional sports teams skipped about $140 million in interest payments due Wednesday.The missed payments by Diamond Sports Group started a 30-day grace period that could be the prelude to a bankruptcy filing, which could lead to changes in how televised…
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