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Kane, Matthews, Jones first picks for U.S. hockey
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Thursday, 07 October 2021 11:46
Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane and defenseman Seth Jones and Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews were the first three players named to the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team Thursday."It's no secret we're excited about the prospects of our team for the 2022 Games," said USA Hockey general manager Stan Bowman, who also runs the Blackhawks. "Patrick, Auston and Seth…
Habs' Price takes leave, enters player assistance
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Thursday, 07 October 2021 09:29
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has left the team to voluntarily enter the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.The Canadiens had indicated Price was unlikely to be ready for the season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Coach Dominique Ducharme said on Wednesday that Price was "not doing well right now," indicating that the goaltender was recovering from…
Hot seat rankings for NHL players, coaches, GMs
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Thursday, 07 October 2021 05:12
As the 2021-22 NHL season arrives, so does the pressure of expectations. Every player, coach and general manager feels the heat to some degree. But some feel its intensity like a neglected hamburger under a fast food restaurant lamp, sizzling and spoiling and preparing to be tossed away.Here are my "hot seat" rankings for the upcoming NHL season, for individuals…
Promising rookie Byfield out indefinitely for Kings
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Wednesday, 06 October 2021 19:38
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield, a highly touted rookie already being mentioned as a candidate for the Calder Trophy, suffered a left ankle fracture in Wednesday's preseason game against the Arizona Coyotes and is out indefinitely.Byfield, 19, the No. 2 overall pick in the NHL draft last season, was placed on injured reserve and will be…
Galchenyuk returns to Coyotes on one-year deal
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Wednesday, 06 October 2021 13:23
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Coyotes signed forward Alex Galchenyuk to a one-year deal on Wednesday.Terms were not disclosed.The 27-year-old Galchenyuk returns to Arizona after scoring five goals with eight assists with Ottawa and Toronto last season. He was traded to Carolina from Ottawa on Feb. 13 and two days later was traded to Toronto, where he played 26 games.Galchenyuk…
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