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NHL stars excited for PWHL puck drop: 'An amazing thing for hockey'

NHL stars excited for PWHL puck drop: 'An amazing thing for hockey'

John Tavares has spent untold hours honing his skills. Like the hundreds of NHLers he battles with and against each season, the reward is a career in the spotlight to go along with millions of dollars in the bank.
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Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

The quiet of a relatively calm NHL offseason was shattered in early August with one of the more impactful trades in recent history.
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Canucks lose pre-season series against Kraken with 2-1 loss in Abbotsford

Canucks lose pre-season series against Kraken with 2-1 loss in Abbotsford

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — For the fourth time this pre-season, the Canucks were outscored by their opponents, leaving their head coach looking for more from his players.
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Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-2 win over Flames in pre-season

Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-2 win over Flames in pre-season

EDMONTON — Connor Brown has made his presence felt for the Edmonton Oilers. Brown had two goals and an assist while Connor McDavid added a goal and three assists as the Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 7-2 on Wednesday.
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Art of the chirp: NHLers weigh in on what makes a good trash-talker

Art of the chirp: NHLers weigh in on what makes a good trash-talker

Nazem Kadri has been involved in more than a few verbal sparring matches. The Calgary Flames centre certainly knows how to dish it out during an on-ice war of words.
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Nickelback to perform during NHL's Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium

Nickelback to perform during NHL's Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium

Canadian rock band Nickelback will take the stage at Commonwealth Stadium when the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames in the NHL's Heritage Classic later this month.
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Vasilevskiy remains the choice among NHL skaters for the title of best goalie in the world

Vasilevskiy remains the choice among NHL skaters for the title of best goalie in the world

Leon Draisaitl found it hard to answer the question of who's the best goaltender in the world. “There's too many good guys,” the Edmonton superstar said.
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Trevor Zegras' first day at Ducks training camp includes lots of work on defense

Trevor Zegras' first day at Ducks training camp includes lots of work on defense

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — New Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin knows what Trevor Zegras can do on the offensive end.
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Minnesota Wild bring back same Kaprizov-led core with aim to finally escape 1st round

Minnesota Wild bring back same Kaprizov-led core with aim to finally escape 1st round

MINNESOTA WILD COACH: Dean Evason (142-67-23 in three-plus seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. Florida. DEPARTURES: D Matt Dumba, RW Ryan Reaves, C Sam Steel, D John Klingberg, C Oskar Sundqvist, LW Gustav Nyquist.
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McDavid and Oilers competing with NHL expansion darlings, Vegas and Seattle, in Pacific Division

McDavid and Oilers competing with NHL expansion darlings, Vegas and Seattle, in Pacific Division

Sorry, California. And good luck, Connor McDavid. This isn’t your father or grandfather’s NHL expansion era following a season in which the Pacific Division was turned upside down by the league’s two newest franchises.
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