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Columbus Blue Jackets will try to look past a disastrous, injury-plagued season and coaching drama

Columbus Blue Jackets will try to look past a disastrous, injury-plagued season and coaching drama

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS COACH: Pascal Vincent (first-time NHL head coach), hired Sept. 17 after the forced resignation of Mike Babcock amid allegations of violating the privacy of players by asking to see their cell phone photos. SEASON OPENER: Oct.
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Boston Bruins must trudge through regular season to see if they can deliver in playoffs

Boston Bruins must trudge through regular season to see if they can deliver in playoffs

BOSTON BRUINS COACH: Jim Montgomery (125-55-15 over three seasons, 65-12-5 in Boston). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 11 vs. Chicago. DEPARTURES: F Patrice Bergeron, F David Krejci, F Taylor Hall, F Tyler Bertuzzi, F Garnett Hathaway, D Dmitry Orlov.
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Impressive Senators pounce on Panthers 4-2

Impressive Senators pounce on Panthers 4-2

SYDNEY, N.S. — The Ottawa Senators are looking like world-beaters in the NHL pre-season. The Senators defeated the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Sunday for their fourth win in five games.
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Brandon Sutter announces retirement from NHL after Oilers release veteran from PTO

Brandon Sutter announces retirement from NHL after Oilers release veteran from PTO

EDMONTON — Brandon Sutter has retired from the National Hockey League. The 34-year-old forward made the announcement in a statement through the Edmonton Oilers, who he had signed a professional tryout agreement with on Aug. 28.
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Lessons from last season could shape how the NHL's top contenders vie for the Stanley Cup in 2024

Lessons from last season could shape how the NHL's top contenders vie for the Stanley Cup in 2024

All Connor McDavid wants to do after establishing himself as the best hockey player in the world is win the Stanley Cup. He knows he can't do that in October, when the NHL playoffs feel like they are a lifetime away.
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Hughes helps Canucks power past Oilers 5-2

Hughes helps Canucks power past Oilers 5-2

VANCOUVER — Defenceman Quinn Hughes has been a very good player for the Vancouver Canucks during the last four seasons. Now Hughes wants to be even better. The 23-year-old has already established himself as a solid defenceman and crafty playmaker.
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Maple Leafs remain hot, knock off Canadiens 3-1

Maple Leafs remain hot, knock off Canadiens 3-1

MONTREAL — The Toronto Maple Leafs won their third consecutive NHL pre-season game, beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on the road Saturday night.
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Flames assistant GM Chris Snow dies at 42 after lengthy public battle with ALS

Flames assistant GM Chris Snow dies at 42 after lengthy public battle with ALS

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow has died at age 42 after a lengthy public battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. The Flames confirmed his death Saturday night.
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Flames assistant GM Chris Snow dies from ALS complications

Flames assistant GM Chris Snow dies from ALS complications

Calgary Flames vice-president of data and analytics and assistant general manager Chris Snow has died of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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New Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn is out 4-6 weeks with a broken finger

New Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn is out 4-6 weeks with a broken finger

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a broken finger, the team announced Saturday. Killorn was injured Wednesday night in an exhibition game against San Jose.
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