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Jeff Skinner Needs to Play in Buffalo

The situation is tense right now, but whether the Sabres seek a trade or simply better results from the winger, he has to be put in a position to succeed.

  • By Ryan Kennedy
    1 hour ago
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Goalie Greats: The Active and All-Time Win Leaders For All 31 NHL Teams

Two goalies share the rare accomplishment of leading two NHL franchises in all-time wins. And while Roberto Luongo retired a couple years ago, the other stopper is still going strong.

  • By Sam McCaig
    4 hours ago
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What Would a Vezina Trophy Mean for Marc-Andre Fleury's Legacy?

'Flower' has the win total, Cup rings and longevity to warrant a Hall call but not the individual accolades. That could change if his incredible start to 2020-21 stretches into a career year.

  • By Matt Larkin
    6 hours ago
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Patrick Kane for MVP. Fight Me

In the midst of one of the most remarkable seasons of his Hall-of-Fame career, Kane is the major reason why the Blackhawks are hanging with the big boys in the Central Division and remain in the playoff picture.

  • By Ken Campbell
    7 hours ago
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Leafs' Nylander Had to Play Hero, Both for Himself and the Team

With injuries piling up and a red-hot goalie standing in their way, William Nylander stepped up to be the hero the Leafs needed him to be.

  • By David Alter
    16 hours ago
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The All-Outdoor Team: the Best Fresh-Air Performers in NHL History

After 17-plus years and 32 outdoor events, which NHLers have the best all-time resumes in the open air?

  • By Matt Larkin
    Feb 24, 2021
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Can Dom Ducharme Cure What Really Ails the Habs? Probably Not

The interim bench boss will likely have the Canadiens play to their identity and he may very well keep the job long-term, but it's clear this organization is not yet a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

  • By Ken Campbell
    Feb 24, 2021
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Leafs' Keefe on Becoming Head Coach Mid-Season: Try to get Comfortable

With the Canadiens making a change to their coaching staff, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe reflected on joining his club midway through last season.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 24, 2021
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Predators' COO: “We're Better When We're Diverse and Embrace Differences”

Nashville's do-it-all chief operating officer, Michelle Kennedy, is at the forefront on a team that already has a lot of experience in growing its fanbase from scratch. Now it's time to focus on fans from underrepresented communities.

  • By Jared Clinton
    Feb 23, 2021
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Are You Ready for Boutique Outdoor Games?

Lake Tahoe was a mess on the ice but glorious as a setting. With some fine-tuning, we could see some very interesting - and intimate - outdoor games in the future.

  • By Ryan Kennedy
    Feb 23, 2021
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Call it a Revenge Tour, but Vets Are Leading the Kings Back to Contention

The Los Angeles Kings have been a team in transition over the past couple of seasons, but this year they've been a surprising playoff contender largely because of the play of their 30-somethings.

  • By Ken Campbell
    Feb 23, 2021
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Depleted Leafs Fall Short on Special Teams in Loss to Flames

The Toronto Maple Leafs went 0-for-7 on the power play as they fell to the desperate Calgary Flames squad on Monday.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 22, 2021
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Is Claude Julien in Danger in Montreal?

There's little to suggest that the Montreal Canadiens' coach is in imminent peril of losing his job, but that could change, particularly if he and his players don't get on the same page with how they want to play.

  • By Ken Campbell
    Feb 22, 2021
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NHL Power Rankings: Oh, Carolina

The Hurricanes are riding high in the Central Division, while the Maple Leafs are cleaning up in the North. Check out our team-by-team rankings.

  • By Ryan Kennedy
    Feb 22, 2021
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What to Expect From Mega-Prospect Trevor Zegras in the NHL

The Anaheim Ducks are set to take the training wheels off their best blue-chip forward prospect since the heyday of Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. What type of impact might Zegras have in the world's top league?

  • By Matt Larkin
    Feb 22, 2021
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Point Men: The Active and All-Time Scoring Leaders For All 31 NHL Teams

It might sound crazy, but it's not completely ridiculous to believe that Connor McDavid could one day break Wayne Gretzky's franchise record in Edmonton.

  • By Sam McCaig
    Feb 22, 2021
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Leafs lose Muzzin to injury, Thornton and Hyman day-to-day

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be with a trio of key players against the Calgary Flames on Monday. Muzzin suffers broken bone in face.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 22, 2021
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Emily Engel-Natzke Has Her Eye on the NHL

The Hershey Bears video coach moved one step closer to her dream when she was hired by the Capitals for the AHL gig in November.

  • By The Hockey News
    Feb 21, 2021
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Leafs' Matthews Ignites Offense, Continues Quest to be Complete Player

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' latest offensive burst continues to further the conversation about his overall play.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 21, 2021
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Maple Leafs' Hyman to return following one-game absence

Zach Hyman and Zach Bogosian return to the Leafs lineup while Alex Galchenyuk takes part in his first full skate with his new teammates.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 20, 2021
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Tampa's Mathieu Joseph is Determined to Fight for Justice

Thanks to the respect instilled in him while growing up, the Lightning winger is ready and willing to take a stand against all forms of injustice.

  • By The Hockey News
    Feb 20, 2021
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It's Time for the Predators to Tank

Nashville has been a very good team for a long time, but with this season in free-fall it's worth considering what a couple elite draft picks could do.

  • By Ryan Kennedy
    Feb 19, 2021
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Devils' Mackenzie Blackwood is on the Path to Greatness

Mackenzie Blackwood was forced to miss time this season due to COVID-19 protocols. But when Blackwood has seen the ice this season, few goalies have been able to contend with the young 24-year-old.

  • By Steven Ellis
    Feb 19, 2021
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Matthews Continues Mastery in Win Against Sens

Auston Matthews extended his point-scoring streak to 15 games and continues to exert his will against the Ottawa Senators.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 18, 2021
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How Ray Whitney's 'Clean' Perspective Shapes the Department of Player Safety

He logged more than 1,300 NHL games as one of the sport's classiest, most sportsmanlike players. Now, Whitney balances out the league's DOPS with his unique skill-player experience. He caught up with The Hockey News to discuss the highs and lows of his job.

  • By Matt Larkin
    Feb 18, 2021
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McDavid vs. Crosby: The Tally at 500 Points

Edmonton's superstar just tied Pittsburgh's icon by hitting the mark in 369 games. But who has accomplished more in that span?

  • By Ryan Kennedy
    Feb 18, 2021
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NHL All-Star Teams By Draft Round: From the Lottery to the Last Pick

The first-round all-star team packs a lethal scoring punch, but don't sleep on those sneaky seventh-rounders.

  • By Sam McCaig
    Feb 18, 2021
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Wild's Jordan Greenway is a Force – Both on and Off the Ice

After breaking Team USA's color barrier at the 2018 Olympics, the Minnesota power forward has asserted himself in the NHL. And he hopes his stead has an impact on Black kids.

  • By Jared Clinton
    Feb 18, 2021
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Leafs Push Back with Tight Win Against Sens

The Toronto Maple Leafs responded to one of their worst losses of the season by reaffirming their commitment to defense in a win against the Ottawa Senators.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 17, 2021
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Time to Fear the New York Islanders

The team was already a tough out in the playoffs, but the emergence of Sorokin and Dobson makes them even more difficult to beat.

  • By Ryan Kennedy
    Feb 17, 2021
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Is Meghan Hunter Destined to be the NHL's First Female GM?

As a member of one of hockey’s most famous families, Meghan Hunter knows the game in and out. And she’s using that wisdom to move up the management ladder

  • By Jared Clinton
    Feb 17, 2021
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Leafs Stick with Same Lineup Against Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs will ice the same lineup against the Ottawa Senators in the second of three-straight games between the clubs. Toronto made a small tweak to a power play that has struggled as of late.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 17, 2021
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Prospect Watch: Teen Stars Hit the Pro Ranks

Lack of hockey in two major junior circuits has sent some great talents to Europe and the AHL and the kids haven't been afraid to make an impact.

  • By Ryan Kennedy
    Feb 16, 2021
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Leafs Collapse Against Sens a Reminder of the Past

The Toronto Maple Leafs had an epic collapse that conjures up memories of yesteryear. But with a lead in the North Division, they still get the benefit of the doubt.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 16, 2021
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First-Quarter Report: Top 10 NHL Players By Position

You expect to see some of these players in the top 10 at their position. But there are a few surprises, too.

  • By Sam McCaig
    Feb 15, 2021
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P.K. Subban: 'We Have to Make Sure That we’re All Living on This Planet Together'

A very long off-season gave the Devils defenseman plenty of time to get his body right and think about the state of the world.

  • By The Hockey News
    Feb 15, 2021
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Leafs' Thornton set to Return Against Senators

After missing the last 10 games with a rib fracture, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton "can't wait to play" against the Ottawa Senators on Monday.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 14, 2021
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Leafs Out of Gas as Desperate Canadiens Hit the Throttle

The Toronto Maple Leafs recorded their first regulation loss since Jan. 20. Needing to stop a slide, the Montreal Canadiens wanted it more.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 14, 2021
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Here Are the Ugliest Contracts in the NHL Today

In a league where players so often get paid for what they've done rather than what they're going to do, you're going to see some bad deals. But these ones are superstar-level bad and are made worse with a flat salary cap.

  • By Ken Campbell
    Feb 13, 2021
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Kings' Scout Blake Bolden Happy to Play the Role of Trailblazer

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    Feb 13, 2021
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Meet the Goalie Every Scout Needs to See

Owen Bartoszkiewicz is a 2021 NHL draft prospect playing for NAHL Wichita Falls in Texas. He's tearing it up while talent hawks figure out how to get down there to watch him.

  • By Ryan Kennedy
    Feb 12, 2021
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Canadiens' Victor Mete Could be a Nice Value Pickup

It's clear Victor Mete is out of favor in Montreal, but there's still benefits to his game as a bottom-pairing defenseman. A team that acquires him could find great value.

  • By Steven Ellis
    Feb 12, 2021
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What do all the NHL's New COVID-19 Protocols Mean?

Having trouble sifting through all the terminology in the NHL and NHLPA's new enhanced pandemic protocol? Here's a layperson's definition for each addition.

  • By Matt Larkin
    Feb 12, 2021
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Five NHL Players who Need Fresh Starts on New Teams

Sometimes, players can't live up to their top-end pedigrees until they land in the right situations. These five former blue-chippers might blossom with changes of address.

  • By Matt Larkin
    Feb 11, 2021
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College Hockey is Coming Together for Diversity

A new group spanning every Division 1 conference has players, coaches and administrators all on the same page.

  • By Ryan Kennedy
    Feb 11, 2021
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Meet the 11-year-old Hockey Player Who Beat Cancer and Raised $36,000 for Charity

Tiya Bainbridge's world changed last summer when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma last summer. But not only is she back on the ice, she's making a difference for families going through the same thing.

  • By Ken Campbell
    Feb 11, 2021
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Red Wings' Givani Smith Happy to See More Diverse NHL

He saw firsthand the prevalence and impact of racism when he played junior, so to see a growing number of Black players is a welcome sight.

  • By The Hockey News
    Feb 11, 2021
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Leafs Get Production From Unlikely Trio to Defeat Habs

In a battle of the best two teams in the North Division, the Maple Leafs waited out an early storm and got goals from three players who scored their first goal of the season.

  • By David Alter
    Feb 10, 2021
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Tortorella, Laine and Blue Jackets Move on From Another Columbus Soap Opera

"If that kind of stuff happens, you deserve to get benched," Patrik Laine said after practice Wednesday. As far as the Blue Jackets are concerned, there's nothing to see here and all is well.

  • By Ken Campbell
    Feb 10, 2021
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Goalies Gone Bad: 10 NHL Netminders Who Could Use A Do-Over

Some are hindered by a rebuilding team in front of them. Others are showing their age. And a few just haven't hit their stride yet. Whatever the case, here are 10 NHL goalies who'd like to start 2020-21 all over again.

  • By Sam McCaig
    Feb 10, 2021
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