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After strong playoffs, Dominic Moore has Smashfest on his mind
There is no rest for New York Rangers centre Dominic Moore. After a run to the Stanley Cup, winning the Masterton Trophy and signing a new contract, he has been busy preparing for his popular ping-pong charity event, Smashfest.
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Which Canadian NHL teams have improved most so far?
With training camps slightly more than two months away, here's a look at the situations with the seven Canadian-based NHL clubs since the end of the 2013-14 season.
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It's about winning, not spending, with Senators
Jason Spezza left the Ottawa Senators because he wanted to win and the Senators haven't done a lot of that since their magical run to the Stanley Cup final in 2006-07.
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Free-agent frenzy sees West try to keep up with Kings
There was some overspending and some prudent moves and only one long-term contract doled out on the first day of annual free-agent spending. But mostly what we saw were teams in the West loading up to keep up with the Los Angeles Kings.
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Official 2014 NHL free-agent list
Here is the official NHL free-agent list that was released just before noon ET time on Tuesday.
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Monday Musings: NHL free-agent pool intriguing
This week's Monday musings takes a look ahead at the July 1 free-agent frenzy and a look back at the NHL draft in Philadelphia.
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Canucks GM Jim Benning lives up to new motto at NHL draft
The Vancouver Canucks new general manager Jim Benning didn't waste any time in moving disgruntled centre Ryan Kesler in the biggest move on the first of two days at the NHL draft.
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NHL Draft: Top prospect Michael Dal Colle fuelled by family
Michael Dal Colle is a consensus top-five pick for this year's NHL Entry Draft in Philadelphia on Friday, and his family has played an important role in his development on and off the ice.
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NHL Awards: How the voting went down
The Los Angeles Kings celebrated their second Stanley Cup in three years, but only captain Dustin Brown was feted on the annual NHL awards evening.
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2014 Hockey Hall of Fame class: 5 things about each member
The Hockey Hall of Fame was right on with its 2014 class of Pat Burns, Rob Blake, Peter Forsberg, Dominik Hasek, Bill McCreary and Mike Modano.
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Monday Musings: NHL player movement will be abundant
This week's Monday Musings take a look at potential player movement leading up to the draft, Hockey Hall of Fame selections and coaching changes.
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Experienced coaches could be new NHL trend
With the recent success of Darryl Sutter, Joel Quenneville and Claude Julien, talented, ready-to-win teams may look to experienced coaches to lead the way.
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5 stars born in AHL Calder Cup final
The Calder Cup final ended Tuesday evening in St. John's with the Texas Stars beating the hometown IceCaps in five games. Here are five individuals from the AHL final worth following next season.
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10 reflections on wild Stanley Cup playoffs
Offence was up. Depth was key. Nathan MacKinnon was brilliant. Here are 10 matters to consider after a wonderful eight weeks of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Monday Musings: King-sized accomplishment
This week's Monday Musings take a statistical look at the Stanley Cup victory by the Los Angeles Kings and the championship odds for next season.
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Drama Kings' 2nd Stanley Cup win more thrilling
The Los Angeles Kings won their second Stanley Cup championship in three years, but this one wasn't as easy as in 2012.
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Henrik Lundqvist has given Rangers hope, but can he do it again?
It's strange how much the 2014 Stanley Cup final has played out in the same manner as when the Los Angeles Kings were victorious in 2012.
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Kings have brooms ready, but Rangers want to make a mess
The New York Rangers will try to avoid being swept by the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup final at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers vow to solve Kings
The New York Rangers watched the Los Angeles Kings storm back from a 3 games to 0 deficit and enjoyed a comeback of their own in the second round against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Now they need to bounce back in the Stanley Cup final.
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Jonathan Quick has Kings on verge of another crown
The New York Rangers had another difficult evening with their puck luck, but that shouldn't take away from a well-deserved 3-0 victory for goalie Jonathan Quick and the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final.
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Monday Musings: Will the extra time catch up to the Kings?
This week's Monday musings take a look at the amount of extra time the Los Angeles Kings have played in this playoff run, the good starts and bad finishes of the New York Rangers as well as the story of Aurèle Bourgeois.
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Alain Vigneault, Rangers have lessons to fall back on
New York Rangers first-year head coach Alain Vigneault knows all about 2-0 leads in the Stanley Cup final. His 2010-11 Vancouver Canucks enjoyed a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup final and lost.
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Rangers need to find another gear in Game 2
The New York Rangers blew a two-goal lead in the first period to lose 3-2 in overtime in the opener of the 2014 Stanley Cup final against the Los Angeles Kings. Can they bounce back after letting a what would have been a key victory get away?
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Benoit Pouliot has found a home with the Rangers
Benoit Pouliot was drafted three spots after Sidney Crosby was selected in 2005. He has exhibited glimpses of that promise this season with the New York Rangers.
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Rangers defenceman Dan Girardi knows how to bounce back
If you know the story of New York Rangers Dan Girardi, who has become a reliable NHLer even though he went undrafted, you know he has what it takes to bounce back after his Game 1 miscue.
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Justin Williams leads Kings to comeback win in Cup opener
The Los Angeles Kings have been the Kings of the comebacks in the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, and the Stanley Cup opener was no different.
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Meet the New York Rangers
With the Stanley Cup final set to begin Wednesday night, take a tour around the New York Rangers'
dressing room with quick facts on the coach, general manager and every
player who has suited up in the post-season.
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Monday Musings: Rangers, Kings set to clash in Stanley Cup final
This week's Monday Musings previews the 2014 Stanley Cup final between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers, which begins at the Staples Center on Wednesday.
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Alain Vigneault makes history with second trip to Stanley Cup final
Alain Vigneault has pushed all the right buttons in the last five months to steer to the New York Rangers to their first visit to the Stanley Cup final in 20 years.
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Canadiens made leap forward, now face tough decisions
The Montreal Canadiens exceeded expectations with a trip to the East final. But when you get that close to a championship, it can become more difficult to keep improving.
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Canadiens overwhelmed in East final finale
The Montreal Canadiens didn't have much life in Game 6 of the East final. As a result, it's the Rangers moving on to the Stanley Cup final for the first time in 20 years.
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Rene Bourque has Canadiens wanting more
Rene Bourque has been an inconsistent performer in his NHL career. But it's nights like he enjoyed on Tuesday that has Montreal Canadiens fans wanting more.
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Canadiens survive scare to strike fear in Rangers
The Eastern Conference final has been extended to a sixth game, thanks to an offensive outburst at home by the Montreal Canadiens.
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Monday Musings: Dustin Tokarski makes good on scout's promise
The Monday Musings this week have the legendary scout Charlie Hodge stopping by to talk Dustin Tokarski. Also touched on is the play of P.K. Subban, Henrik Samuelsson, Jeff Carter and Tanner Pearson.
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You can fool Martin St. Louis once, twice, but not a third time
Montreal Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski got the best of New York Rangers sniper Martin St. Louis in Game 3 on Thursday. But in overtime, it was a different story at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night.
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Danny Briere contributes to Habs' cause in limited ice time
For years, Danny Briere has come through in the clutch in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and that hasn't changed even though he now plays fourth-line minutes for the Montreal Canadiens.
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Canadiens are now trusting Dustin Tokarski
Alex Galchenyuk scored the overtime winner for the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the East final against the New York Rangers. But it was the play of young goalie Dustin Tokarski that pushed the Habs into a position to win.
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Jim Benning the right choice for Canucks GM
John Muckler knows the Vancouver Canucks' soon-to-be general manager Jim Benning well. They worked together in Buffalo and Muckler says that Benning should have been a GM in the NHL a long time ago.
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Dustin Tokarski still has chance to join Habs goaltending lore
It remains to be seen whether Dustin Tokarski can pull off the same magic as some of the others like Jacques Plante, Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy and Steve Penney did in the Montreal Canadiens past.
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Dustin Tokarski was good, just not good enough
With Montreal Canadiens star goalie Carey Price out for the rest of the East final with a suspected right knee injury, his young replacement Dustin Tokarski needed to better in his Stanley Cup playoff debut.
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Monday musings: Brandon Prust questions Kreider's intent
This week's Monday musings deal with the Price-Kreider incident, Dominic Moore helping his teammate mourn, Jonathan Toews winning ways, Sheldon Brookbank's journey and Scott Walker's success as a junior coach.
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St. Louis, Moore, McDonagh inspire the Rangers to victory
The Montreal Canadiens certainly were impressive in the first two rounds of the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, but they ran into an inspired New York Rangers team in the opener of the East final.
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Canadiens vs. Rangers: Eastern Conference final preview
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers are set to meet in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1996. Here are three storylines and a prediction for the Eastern final.
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Habs' bandwagon still not full
We saw Canada go nuts for the Flames (2004), Oilers (2006), Senators (2007) and Canucks (2011) when they made the Stanley Cup final. But the Montreal Canadiens still need to pile up some more wins before they become Canada's team.
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Habs earned respect regardless of Lucic antics
The Montreal Canadiens pulled off an upset by beating the Presidents' Trophy-winning Boston Bruins by a combined score of 7-1 in Games 6 and 7 of their second-round series.
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P.K. Subban, Canadiens ready for Game 7 Garden Party
The Boston Bruins have the Game 7 experience. The Montreal Canadiens have the momentum. But the latest seventh and deciding game between the rivals is a toss-up.
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Speedy Canadiens too fast for Bruins
After back-to-back losses, the Montreal Canadiens skated circles around the Boston Bruins at home for an impressive 4-0 win to force a seventh and deciding game.
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Monday Musings: Memorable Mother's Day
This week's Monday Musings look at Martin St. Louis's emotional Mother's Day, Montreal's big guns firing blanks, Boston's Carl Soderberg and Anaheim rookie sensation John Gibson.
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Bruins top-notch but squirting P.K. Subban bush league
The Boston Bruins have found their game in their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens and their back-to-back wins have them a victory away from the East final.
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Carey Price needs to answer with shutout of his own
With his 33-save shutout in Game 4 on Thursday, Boston Bruins goalkeeper Tuukka Rask has given his team new life in the second-round series that now is even at 2-2 against the Montreal Canadiens.
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Bruins' Fraser delivers big blow in 1st playoff game
Matt Fraser was undrafted. But there is no denying his goal-scoring prowess. He scored in junior and in the AHL and he scored the overtime winner in the Boston Bruins key Game 4 victory.
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Michael Bournival thriving for Canadiens in playoffs
Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien made a few lineup tweaks on Tuesday to help his club win Game 3 4-2 over the Boston Bruins. Placing rookie Michael Bournival on a line with Tomas Plekanec and Thomas Vanek was one of those moves.
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P.K. Subban has another super outing for Habs
In seven games in the Montreal Canadiens' playoff run, defenceman P.K. Subban has three goals and 11 points, including six points in the first three games of his team's series against the Boston Bruins.
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Monday Musings: Canadiens try selective memory approach
Tim Wharnsby's Monday musings column looks at whether the Montreal Canadiens can bounce back after blowing their lead in Boston on Saturday, Bryan Bickell's playoff success and the Bruins impressive defence core.
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Fan base swells for Canadiens' P.K. Subban
P.K. Subban handled a sticky situation in a smooth manner on Saturday. How the Montreal Canadiens defenceman finishes his stellar playoff run will be interesting.
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Bruins provide more 3rd-period magic
The Boston Bruins have been the best third period team in the NHL this season and their stellar play in the final 20 minutes continued in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
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Habs' small D-man Francis Bouillon playing big
Life as a small defenceman in the land of NHL giants hasn't been easy for 38-year-old Montreal Canadien Francis Bouillon, but he's made the best of a lengthy pro career despite being undrafted.
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Carey Price saves day for Canadiens in opener
The Montreal Canadiens were able to overcome a nine-day layoff between rounds thanks to a wonderful 48-save outing from goalie Carey Price in the series opener in Boston against the Bruins on Thursday.
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Sizing up NHL Eastern Conference semifinals
With the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs set to begin Thursday night, here's a look at the matchups in the Eastern Conference, along with predictions for each series.
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Canadiens try and shake off the rust ahead of Thursday return
The Montreal Canadiens have been out of action for a week now. So it was time to try something different with a Red and White game at the Bell Centre on Monday evening.
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Monday Musings: Jonas Hiller, David Savard step up
This week's Monday musings deal with Anaheim goalie Jonas Hiller, Columbus defenceman David Savard, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon, top playoff goal scorers in the last nine years, and other tidbits.
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Daniel Alfredsson's remarks sound familiar
After his Detroit Red Wings were knocked out by the Boston Bruins, Daniel Alfredsson said that if he returns to play next season the likely scenario is he will suit up for Detroit. Sound familiar?
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It's Canadiens-Bruins for 34th time in the playoffs
The Boston Bruins eliminated the Detroit Red Wings in five games on Saturday afternoon to set up yet another Stanley Cup playoff matchup between the Bruins and the rival Montreal Canadiens.
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Bruins experiencing 1st-round deja vu
The Boston Bruins return home for Game 5 on Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 series lead over the Detroit Red Wings. Anything familiar with that situation?
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Bruins one step closer to meeting the rival Canadiens
The Boston Bruins looked down and out in Detroit on Thursday night, but they stuck to their disciplined ways and wound up winners in overtime to take a 3-1 series lead over the Red Wings.
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Habs must keep up balanced scoring in next round
Ten different Montreal Canadiens scored the team's 16 goals in a first-round sweep against the Tampa Bay Lightning. That scoring depth was one of the keys to the Canadiens' victory.
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Habs enjoy first playoff series sweep since 1993
The Montreal Canadiens swept the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round. It was the franchise's 22nd series sweep, but first since the 1993 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Monday musings: NHL needs expanded video review
This week's Monday musings takes a look at expanded video review as well as the impressive playoff performances of Rene Bourque, Tomas Plekanec and Nathan MacKinnon.
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Not much has gone Tampa Bay's way against Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens deserved the 3-2 win and 3-0 series lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, but it was hard to ignore the fact that not much went the Lightning's way in Game 3.
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Reilly, Brendan Smith take brother act into the playoffs
It's never easy for the Smith family when Brendan and Reilly Smith play against one another in the NHL, but now it's even more difficult with Brendan's Detroit Red Wings going up against Reilly's Boston Bruins in the first round.
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P.K. Subban's play key to Habs' victory
There was plenty to like about the Montreal Canadiens game in their 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday to take a 2-0 series lead and the play of P.K. Subban was one of the positives.
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Habs 4th-liners Daniel Briere, Dale Weise come together
Daniel Briere added another chapter to his storied playoff career on Wednesday night, while OT hero Dale Weise scored for the first time. But the two Montreal Canadiens fourth-liners have more in common than you may think.
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Dale Weise plays unlikely OT hero for Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning engaged in a wild back-and-forth game in which no team could hold the lead. The result was an 5-4 overtime win for the Habs.
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Lone Canadian NHL team won Stanley Cup in 1973
The last time there was only one Canadian team in the playoffs was back in 1973, when the Montreal Canadiens prevailed to win the Stanley Cup.
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Monday Musings: Stanley Cup favourites, NHL awards
This week's Monday musings take a look at the Stanley Cup favourites, post-Olympic team records and who should be considered for the NHL's major awards.
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Eastern Conference playoff preview
With the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs set to begin Wednesday night, here's
a look at the first-round matchups in the Eastern Conference, along
with predictions for each series.
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Ryan Smyth fittingly ends career on a Saturday night
Ryan Smyth played 18 years in the NHL and will be remembered for his success playing Canada on the international scene. His teammates will remember him for his work ethic and passion for the game.
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Frozen Four: UND captain Dillon Simpson follows his dad
Three decades after Craig Simpson helped Michigan State land a spot in the NCAA Frozen Four, his son Dillon will captain the University of North Dakota at the same tournament this week.
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Trevor Linden must hire new GM, decide Tortorella's fate
As the new president of hockey operations for the Vancouver Canucks, Trevor Linden already is busy looking into candidates he should consider as the team's next general manager.
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Mike Gillis deserved to be fired after Canucks imploded
Mike Gillis steered the Vancouver Canucks as president and general manager to a win a Stanley Cup championship. But since then the Canucks imploded and Gillis deserved to be replaced on Tuesday.
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Monday Musings: Roberto Luongo helps out Canucks
This week's Monday Musings cover Roberto Luongo's assist to his old team's playoff chances, the solid rookie years of Nathan MacKinnon and Patrick Roy, as well as the NCAA Frozen Four.
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Evander Kane may be a healthy scratch in Toronto
The Winnipeg Jets will miss the playoffs for their third season in a row since the franchise relocated to Manitoba. But even though it appeared Evander Kane would be made a healthy scratch against Toronto on Saturday, the Jets vowed to give the Maple Leafs a tough test.
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Bruins' Jarome Iginla enjoying season for the ages
When Jarome Iginla scored twice in a game last weekend, he became only the 21st in NHL history to score 30 or more goals at the age of 36 or older. His move from Calgary to Pittsburgh to Boston has been a perfect fit with the Bruins.
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Canucks sure miss Alain Vigneault's deft coaching touch
Alain Vigneault returned to Vancouver on Tuesday as head coach of New York, and illustrated that he has the Rangers headed in the right direction. The Canucks, meanwhile, continue to limp to a dreadful end this season.
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Matt Stajan's strength an inspiration to Flames
A month after Matt Stajan and his wife, Katie, lost their newborn son Emerson, the veteran forward is back playing with the Calgary Flames, his perseverance an inspiration to his teammates.
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Monday Musings: NHL playoff scene bleak for Canadian teams
Unless there a miraculous finish by the Vancouver Canucks and/or Toronto Maple Leafs, there will be only one Canadian team in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 41 years.
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Injury-riddled Red Wings helped by Calder Cup champions
Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock rightly has received plenty of applause for keeping his team in the playoff race despite the number of injuries to key players. But the kids who won a Calder Cup in Grand Rapids last year deserve some credit too, writes Tim Wharnsby.
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Bruins a better team 9 months after Stanley Cup stunner
The Boston Bruins were stunned when they couldn't hang onto a one-goal lead with 76 seconds remaining in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final against the Chicago Blackhawks last June. But they have regrouped nicely this season.
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Barrie Colts duo raises $11K for mental illness with March Mullet
Former Barrie Colts left wing Dan Michalsky and current Colts defenceman Michael Webster are trying to do their part to raise awareness and funds for mental awareness, a hot top in the hockey world because of the Terry Trafford tragedy.
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Blues score big with speedy Jaden Schwartz
On a St. Louis Blues team that has plenty of top-flight players, Jaden Schwartz has flown under the radar. But he's been a key performer for the Western Conference-leading Blues.
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Monday Musings: Bruins on hottest run since Bobby Orr
Some Monday morning musings from the NHL and the rest of the hockey world to prepare you for the upcoming week.
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Did Habs learn anything from comeback over Sens?
The Montreal Canadiens constructed an unlikely comeback against the Ottawa Senators a week ago. What lessons did they learn from the big victory?
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Huskies' Brennan Bosch set for final title run at University Cup
The 2014 University Cup gets under way in Saskatoon on Thursday and for players like fifth-year captain Brennan Bosch from the University of Saskatchewan, it's one final shot at a national championship.
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No Martin St. Louis, no problem for Steven Stamkos, Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have not missed a beat since general manager Steve Yzerman was forced into dealing his captain, Martin St. Louis, at the trade deadline earlier this month.
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Patrick Roy loses in his return to Montreal, but departs a winner
Hockey Hall of Famer Patrick Roy returned to Montreal to meet the Canadiens for the first time as head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. He didn't win, but he still departed a success.
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Monday Musings: Mike Babcock in 2018? Wait and see
This week's Monday musings takes a look at Mike Babcock's reflections on Sochi, the streaking Boston Bruins, the 2014 University Cup and the hot play of Johnny Gaudrea and Mike Cammalleri.
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Canucks get best of former teammate Roberto Luongo
Roberto Luongo played against his old team less than two weeks after the Vancouver the Canucks traded him back to the Florida Panthers. But it was a lacklustre reunion, writes Tim Wharnsby.
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Jack (Tex) Evans has left long-lasting NHL legacy
Jack Evans, a former hard-rock NHL defenceman and head coach, passed away in November 1996. But he has left a legacy that still is very evident in the hockey world today.
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Nolan Trotz helps dad through Predators' trying times
Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz has been given a new perspective on wins and losses with his 12-year-old son Nolan, who has Down syndrome.
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Christian Folin at head of U.S. college free-agent class
This year's U.S. college free-agent crop is thin. It's UMass-Lowell defenceman Christian Folin and then everybody else.
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Monday Musings: NHL GMs talking OT, video review
This week's Monday Musings column takes a look at the upcoming NHL general managers' meetings, Tim Bozon, Claude Giroux, Nathan MacKinnon, and Lindy Ruff joining elite company.
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MacInnis inspired fellow Cape Breton product Andrew MacDonald
The road to the NHL wasn't an easy one for late bloomer Andrew MacDonald. But the Philadelphia Flyers are happy to have the 27-year-old defenceman, a trade-deadline acquisition.
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Vanek perfect fit for Canadiens, Kesler stays in Vancouver
The Montreal Canadiens were the big winners among the seven Canadian NHL clubs on the trade deadline day on Wednesday when they landed sniper Thomas Vanek.
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Where does Roberto Luongo trade leave Canucks?
In a curious move that didn't yield much of a return, the Vancouver Canucks dealt goalie Roberto Luongo back to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Jacob Markstrom and Shawn Matthias.
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Ryan Kesler trade talk swirls in Vancouver
The Vancouver Canucks need to save a season going bad with a splash at the NHL trade deadline, and most of the talk surrounds veteran centre Ryan Kesler.
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Jets GM has tough decisions with Mark Stuart, Olli Jokinen
Under new head coach Paul Maurice, the Jets have pushed themselves into the playoff picture. Now, does Winnipeg general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff keep the team intact at the trade deadline or continue to build for down the road?
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Monday Musings: John Tortorella wrong to sit Luongo
This week's Monday Musings takes a look at the situations in Vancouver and Buffalo, Penn State's inspirational forward David Glen and which NHL team enjoyed the best third-quarter.
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No trade-deadline overhaul in the cards for Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs don't have much salary cap space to fiddle around with and add talent before the trade deadline on Wednesday. General manager Dave Nonis also wants to hang on to impending unrestricted free agent David Bolland.
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Ryan Stanton has made most of his shot in Vancouver
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ryan Stanton never was drafted, but he never gave up hope that one day he would be playing in the NHL. Now he'll get a chance to play in the Heritage Classic against the Ottawa Senators at B.C. Place on Sunday.
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Inconsistent Senators not looking for rental at trade deadline
The Ottawa Senators may have sealed their playoff fate with lopsided losses to the Boston Bruins before the Olympic break and the Detroit Red Wings after the Games. Will this force general manager Bryan Murray to be more of a seller in the next few days? Writes Tim Wharnsby.
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Gionta, Markov focus for Habs before trade deadline day
The Montreal Canadiens have some difficult decisions to make with respect to captain Brian Gionta and veteran defenceman Andrei Markov before the trade deadline on Wednesday. The pair of 35-year-old players are eligible to become unrestricted free agents in the summer.
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Oilers' rebuild will continue at trade deadline
The Edmonton Oilers have nine players destined for unrestricted free agency this summer, so general manager Craig MacTavish has plenty to work with leading up to the trade deadline.
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Flames' Brian Burke will be front and centre as deadline approaches
The Flames were a busy team at the trade deadline a year ago, when Jarome Iginla and Jay Bouwmeester were shipped out of town. Calgary figures to be active again this year with prime trade candidate Mike Cammalleri the main target to be moved.
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Monday Musings: Canada set to defend men's hockey gold
The week's musing edition takes a look at the world hockey rankings, how the Canadian Olympians have fared since the roster announcement and Julien Brouillette's memorable week.
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Monday Musings: Patrice Bergeron has faith in Olympic security
Patrice Bergeron believes once the NHL players arrive the focus will be on the ice and not about security concerns.
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Happy 80th Birthday, Don Cherry
Hockey Night in Canada icon Don Cherry celebrates his 80th birthday as he makes his way to Sochi Olympics on Wednesday.
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Panthers' Mike Weaver will continue to inspire after NHL career
Florida Panthers defenceman Mike Weaver beat the odds to play in the NHL because of his size. Now he plans to help others get there with his smarts.
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Little man Tyler Johnson having big rookie year for Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Tyler Johnson has had to prove himself his entire career because of his small frame. Now he's playing so well, he has himself in the Calder Trophy mix.
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Stamkos willing to go to Sochi, game action or not
A game with the Tampa Bay Lightning next week would be nice, but injured superstar Steven Stamkos remarked that he believes he can still play in Sochi without any NHL action next week.
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Monday Musings: Canadian Olympic crease concerns
This week's Monday musings takes a look at the recent poor play of the Canadian Olympic goalies, the surging Jets, the compassion of Jaden Schwartz and the St. Louis Blues, the Edmonton OIlers struggles and 48-game comparisons from this season to a year ago.
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Mark Scheifele has turned on the Jets in 2nd half
In the past seven weeks, Mark Scheifele has led the way when it comes to this season's NHL freshman class. Nobody has produced more points than the Winnipeg Jets centre in the past 22 games.
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Playing hockey in Kingston a family affair for Crouses
One of the top prospects for the 2015 NHL entry draft is Lawson Crouse of the Kingston Frontenacs. Even though he has moved away from home at 16, he feels comfortable because his sister Kyla plays nearby at Queen's University.
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Devils' Eric Gelinas beats ball-playing kin to Yankee Stadium
New Jersey Devils rookie defenceman Eric Gelinas played baseball at a high level, but he chose hockey and now will play a game at Yankee Stadium on Sunday in front of his baseball-playing father and brother.
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John Tortorella gets off lightly with 15-day suspension
Vancouver Canucks head coach John Tortorella is not a saint among sinners in the NHL. Therefore, he deserved stiffer punishment than his 15-day, six game suspension, writes Tim Wharnsby.
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Monday Musings: John Tortorella deserves long banishment
This week's Monday Musings delve into John Tortorella's actions on Saturday, the game-tying goal from the Detroit Red Wings that should not have counted and James van Riemsdyk's game-winning goal celebration against Montreal.
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The Woodcrofts, a unique Hockey Day in Canada family
How many families have two different Stanley Cup champions, brothers who had lengthy minor pro and European careers, a father who was an accomplished junior goalie and four hockey-playing uncles? Tim Wharnsby has the answer: The Woodcrofts.
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Wade Redden thankful for his hockey start in Lloydminster
As he deliberated over whether or not to retire in the past few weeks, defenceman Wade Redden had plenty of time to reminisce about his entire career from his early days in Lloydminster to his near Stanley Cup championship with the Boston Bruins last spring.
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Lloydminster's house of Paynes
Three brothers and a cousin from Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada host city Lloydminster travelled to Boston to take in a Bruins Stanley Cup final game last spring, and it was a trip they will never forget.
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Hockey Day
Spence Tatchell a Lloydminster hockey treasure
Lloydminster's Henry Spencer Tatchell, who passed away at the age of 82 seven years ago, truly authored a unique hockey story. He is one of 340 athletes to play one game in the NHL.
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Monday Musings: Winds of change sweep through Winnipeg
This week's Monday musings deals with the Winnipeg Jets change behind the bench, the red-hot Anaheim Ducks, the how some teams will feel the effects of the Olympics more than others and Petr Nedved.
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Perfect timing for Lloydminster's MacArthur ahead of Hockey Day
Tossed on the scrap heap last spring by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Clarke MacArthur, who was raised in Hockey Day in Canada's Lloydminster, has found a new home and has flourished with the Ottawa Senators, writes Tim Wharnsby.
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Jamie Benn: From baseball diamond to Olympic hockey team
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn has taken an unusual path to the Canadian Olympic team, going from fifth-round afterthought to NHL standout in just a few years.
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Monday Musings: NHL 1st-half awards
This week's Monday Musings column takes a look at our favourite storylines, surprises and disappointments, and award winners from the first half of the NHL season.
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Brent Sutter's world junior magic not enough to beat Finland
Brent Sutter's world junior success wasn't enough to win gold as Canada lost its semifinal outing 5-1 to a better Finland game and extended its gold medal-less streak to five years at the world junior championship, writes Tim Wharnsby.
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The hearty hockey fans made this a Winter Classic
Most would have been content in front of a television with a tasty beverage and a bowl of potato chips. So a tip of the toque goes to the hearty hockey fans who braved the wicked elements at Michigan Stadium for the Winter Classic on New Year's Day.
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Phaneuf's extension with Leafs adds to Winter Classic hoopla
There were plenty of developments on practice day of the Winter Classic on Tuesday, beginning with captain Dion Phaneuf's seven-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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NHL Winter Classic provides lift to downtown Detroit
The NHL's Winter Classic and all its satellite games will be a big boom to Detroit's economy, writes Tim Wharnsby.
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Monday Musings: Winter Classic edition
This week's Monday musings deals with ice guru Dan Craig, Wednesday's Winter Classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings, the action at Comerica Park and the Detroit-Toronto rivalry.
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Rookie head coach Craig Berube has Flyers on right path
Craig Berube has made an impact behind the bench of the Philadelphia Flyers since taking over earlier this season. But he hopes to see further improvement, especially on the road in the second half.
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Sabres sniper Matt Moulson faces interesting times
Matt Moulson has enjoyed his time with the Buffalo Sabres since he was traded to the NHL team in late October. But it's still up in the air as to whether the sniper will re-sign in Buffalo or be moved before the March 5 trade deadline.
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Ahren Spylo at home with Canada at Spengler Cup
Ahren Spylo is 30 years old and representing Canada for the first time on an international hockey stage at the Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. His path is unique and the wait has been worth it.
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This year's world juniors a family affair for the Reinharts
Former NHL standout defenceman Paul Reinhart has developed quite a hockey family with his three sons Max, Griffin and Sam. His two youngest, Sam and Griffin, hope to make him proud playing for Canada at the world junior tournament over the next 10 days.
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Monday Musings: Holiday hockey is world juniors, Spengler Cup
This week's Monday musings deals with the world junior, Adam Pelech, Andre Burakovsky, Spengler Cup, Martin Jones, Alex Pietrangelo and the Malmo Redhawks.
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Mike Babcock ready to repeat gold-medal success in Sochi
Despite having his hands full with a struggling Detroit Red Wings team, Mike Babcock always finds time to think about the Olympics as the busy coach, who led Canada to Olympic gold in 2010, looks to repeat the feat next year in Sochi.
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Rob Klinkhammer goes from ditch digger to full-time NHLer
Phoenix Coyotes forward Rob Klinkhammer wasn't drafted into juniors or the pros, but he beat the odds to become an NHL player and escape his ditch-digging days in Lethbridge, Alta.
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Inside the Game
Lloyd Percival wrote the book on hockey fitness
A new book about fitness guru Lloyd Percival details the impact he had and still has on Canadian athletes nearly 40 years after his passing.
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Concussion cost Joey Hishon 22 months of hockey career
A determined Lake Erie Monsters Joey Hishon from Stratford, Ont. spent a vexing 22 months on the sidelines because of a concussion. But he's back playing and playing well.
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Monday Musings: Canucks still have work ahead of them
This week's Monday musings take a look at the Vancouver Canucks big win over Boston, the Canadian junior team and all the latest suspensions.
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Patrick Sharp makes strong push for spot on Team Canada
Canadian Olympic hopeful Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks has sharpened his production just in time with a terrific run since Oct. 28, writes Tim Wharnsby.
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The year of the backup goalie in the NHL
From Ben Scrivens to Martin Jones to Jean-Sebastien Giguere to Frederik Andersen, there have been a bevy of backup goalies who have thrived in the NHL this season.
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Brian Burke back into the fire after Jay Feaster ouster
Though he believes in a Christmastime trading freeze, Brian Burke decided after three months on the job as the Calgary Flames' president of hockey operations that the time was right to fire Jay Feaster as general manager on Thursday
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Jarome Iginla enjoys memorable victory lap in homecoming
Former Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla returned to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday to play his first game as a member of the opposition. He didn't score, but his Boston Bruins pulled out a win for their veteran teammate.
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Monday Musings: Violent weekend before NHL governors meet
This week's Monday musings deal with a difficult weekend on the ice, NHL board of governors meeting and Jarome Iginla's return to Calgary.
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Time for Senators to turn season around
The Ottawa Senators are seven points out of a playoff spot, which has been an almost insurmountable hill to climb at this time of the year, writes Tim Wharnsby.
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Inside the Game
The Children of Mitch Korn
Mitch Korn is a man of small stature, but when it comes to goaltending the Nashville Predators goalie coach is a guru.
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Brent Burns making his way as modern-day Red Kelly
Since the San Jose Sharks shifted Brent Burns from defence to forward, the NHL team has been flying with a 26-9-2 record, including a remarkable 12-0-1 this season with him in the lineup.
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Monday Musings: Michael Matheson eyes Canadian juniors
This week's Monday musings takes a look at Boston College defenceman Michael Matheson, the Canadian junior selection camp, John Tortorella's return to Madison Square Garden and the impact Brent Burns has had on the San Jose Sharks.
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Senators miss former captain Daniel Alfredsson
Daniel Alfredsson made a triumphant return to Ottawa to play his old team on Sunday. Without him, the Senators have struggled this season.
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The spotlight always finds P.K. Subban
P.K. Subban is omnipresent in the news, a constant topic of discussion and debate. Whether it's the Olympic team, a contract year, his ice time or his Norris Trophy, life is always busy for this larger-than-life Montreal Canadiens defenceman.
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Alex Steen is fit, confident and in right frame of mind
After a 16-game point streak was stopped cold with a three-game pointless slide, St. Louis Blues forward Steen has scored three goals in his past two games to become only the second NHLer to reach the 20-goal mark in this young season.
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Winnipeg's Mike Stone filling net for Coyotes
The season has turned eight weeks old and there is the 23-year-old Mike Stone of the Phoenix Coyotes with seven goals in 18 games. How many of you thought he would have that many goals playing behind Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Keith Yandle?
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Nick Foligno battles on, inspired by baby daughter
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno has his focus on a victory in a hospital room in Boston, where his five-week-old daughter Milana appears to be on the mend after major surgery a few weeks ago. She was diagnosed with a rare heart condition the day after she was born.
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Monday Musings: Homecoming week in NHL
This week's Monday morning musings takes a look at the homecomings this week for Daniel Alfredsson, Vincent Lecavalier and John Tortorella as well as Cam Talbot's impressive start.
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Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin back on top of NHL heap
Superstars Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby are on top of the NHL heap once again after some uneasy times in their respective careers since the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
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Under the influence of Nicklas Lidstrom
What do Erik Karlsson, Jonas Brodin, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Hampus Lindholm and others have in common? They're part of a wave of young Swedish defencemen who have been influenced by the great Nicklas Lidstrom.
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Hurricanes' late bloomer Brett Bellemore worth the wait
Carolina Hurricanes 25-year-old rookie defenceman Brett Bellemore is a physical, tough, stay-at-home blue-liner who has been worth the wait after more than 300 AHL games.
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Ilya Bryzgalov in Edmonton eager to impress Oilers
The enigmatic Ilya Bryzgalovo joined the Edmonton Oilers for his first practice with the struggling NHL club on Monday and the hockey world tuned in to listen to what the colourful Russian goalie had to say.
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Monday Musings: NHL shootouts up in first quarter
The Monday Musings this week take a look at the rise in the number of shootouts, the surprises and disappointments of the first quarter as well as the incredible Josh Harding.
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Sabres coach Ted Nolan has another shot in NHL
Ted Nolan has battled to stay in hockey during his entire playing and coaching career. That battle continues with his second chance at the helm of the Buffalo Sabres.
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Canadian Olympic men's team evaluation hits halftime
Six weeks have come and gone. However, there are another six weeks to go until executive director Steve Yzerman and the Team Canada brass declares who will be on the team bound for Sochi.
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Yakupov, Oilers endure peaks and valleys
All eyes were on the Edmonton Oilers' Nail Yakupov on Wednesday evening after a couple days of controversy surrounding the up-and-down 20-year-old forward.
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NHL GMs in no rush to get rid of fighting
Fighting was discussed at the NHL general managers' meeting in Toronto on Tuesday, but nothing was decided and likely nothing won't be until next season.
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Monday Musings: Hockey Hall of Fame edition
This week's Monday musings focuses on Hockey Hall of Fame inductees Chris Chelios, Geraldine Heaney, Scott Niedermayer, Brendan Shanahan and the late Fred Shero.
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Leafs return to Boston, 6-month retrospective after meltdown
Almost six months have gone by, but the Toronto Maple Leafs' breakdown in Boston against the Bruins in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series has not been forgotten.
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All Scott Niedermayer did was win, win, win
The 2013 Hockey Hall of Fame class collected plenty of championships, but Scott Niedermayer won an incredible 12 major team titles in two decades.
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Inside the Game
Dad's spirit runs in junior hockey exec Terry Doran
The scouting bug bit Terry Doran early from his late father Mike, who lost his life way too early in a car crash on his way to a junior game 29 years ago.
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Flames' Kris Russell has heart of a rodeo bullfighter
Kris Russell grew up in Carolina, Alta., as a Calgary Flames fans and the son of a rodeo bullfighter has made the most of move to the NHL team this year.
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Monday Musings: Rough weekend for NHL's Canadian clubs
This week's Monday morning musings take a cross-country check up on the seven Canadian teams, a look at the candid remarks of Oilers defenceman Andrew Ference, the penalty-killing Sedins and the Avalanche's hot start.
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Bure special, Foote saved Canada's bacon at 2002 Olympics
Pavel Bure and Adam Foote were two different players from two different parts of the world, but are sharing a similar honour on Saturday night, and Pat Quinn knows them both well.
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John Scott's 7-game ban ends wild first month in NHL
The amount of suspensions are halfway to last year's totals for the lockout-shortened season, the number of games players have been suspended for have almost already matched last year's total and the salary forfeited already has surpassed last season.
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Vancouver's Mike Santorelli finds home with Canucks
In order for John Tortorella to move Ryan Kesler to the right side of the Sedin twins, the new Vancouver Canucks coach had to find someone to replace Kesler as the second-line centre. That player turned out to be Mike Santorelli.
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Lindy Ruff, Matt Moulson enjoy memorable night
Lindy Ruff returned home to Buffalo a winner with his new job as head coach of the Dallas Stars, while Sabres newcomer Matt Moulson hit a homer, too, in the first game with his new club.
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Monday Musings: Moulson, Tavares had on-ice chemistry
This week's Monday musings takes a loot at the Matt Moulson-Thomas Vanek trade, the playoff prospects of the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets, Jarome Iginla's start in Boston and the New York Rangers return home to MSG.
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Olympic year has Crosby, Ovechkin at their finest
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and his Washington Capitals counterpart Alex Ovechkin both are off to torrid starts this season. But the Olympics are only part of the reason they have been giving opponents trouble.
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Senators teach Daniel Alfredsson and new teammates a lesson
Some Ottawa Senators may still be smarting from the shocking departure of Daniel Alfredsson, who signed as a free agent with the Detroit Red Wings last summer. But in the first meeting between the Senators and Alfredsson, Ottawa got the better of its old captain.
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Win or lose, Teemu Selanne always has fun
The memories keep flooding back for Teemu Selanne, especially in the Anaheim Ducks' 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, writes Tim Wharnsby. There was Randy Carlyle standing behind the opposition's bench, his old coach when Selanne celebrated his only Stanley Cup 6 ½ years ago.
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Giguere shines in 1st battle between Crosby and MacKinnon
There will other opportunities for Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon to light it up when they go head-to-head in the future. But Monday evening belonged to 36-year-old goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere as the Colorado Avalanche shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0.
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Monday Musings: Hutton highlights all-goaltender edition
In this week's Monday morning musings we take a look at unheralded backup goalies Carter Hutton and Curtis McElhinney, Mike Smith's goal and Martin Biron's career.
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Why NHL is toughest league to repeat as champions
The Chicago Blackhawks are attempting to become the first back-to-back NHL titleholders since the Detroit Red Wings celebrated successive Stanley Cup wins in 1996-97 and 1997-98. But why has repeating as champs been so tough in the NHL?
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Inside the Game
Joe Sakic thriving in role as Avalanche exec
Hall of Famer Joe Sakic is proving just as successful off the ice as he was on it in his new role as executive vice-president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche.
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Semi-retired Chris Pronger staying in the game
Chris Pronger was in the news again this week when Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren uttered what we all have known for almost two years, that his big stud's playing days are finished, but Pronger remains a part of the Philadelphia organization.
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The apprenticeship of Minnesota Wild rookie Mathew Dumba
Minnesota Wild defenceman Mathew Dumba knows that nine-game threshold is approaching. He has four games under his belt this season, but he doesn't know which sweater he will be pulling over his shoulders next month, the Wild or his junior team, the Red Deer Rebels.
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Monday Musings: Youngest and oldest, Hertl and Dylan Chanter
This week's Monday morning musings take a look at the red-hot Calgary Flames, youngest and oldest players in the NHL, including San Jose's whiz kid Tomas Hertl, and Dylan Chanter's recovery.
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Why Oilers coach Dallas Eakins can never be counted out
After spending the last seven seasons coaching in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization - the past four as the AHL Toronto Marlies head coach, rookie Edmonton Oilers head coach Dallas Eakins returned, but lost.
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Patrick Roy's coaching success not surprising to Marc Crawford
Marc Crawford, the second-year head coach of the Zurich (ZSC) Lions in the Swiss National League A, has kept an eye on his former goalkeeper Patrick Roy and his start behind the Colorado Avalanche bench.
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Nathan MacKinnon and Avalanche off to noteworthy start
The education of Colorado Avalanche rookie star Nathan MacKinnon
continued in Toronto against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday evening.
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Monday Musings: Spezza, Ovechkin and putting up a rookie
This week's Monday morning musings touches on Ottawa Senators new captain Jason Spezza, Nathan MacKinnon's rookie living arrangements, Alex Ovechkin's torrid start and the spin o'rama shootout move.
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Race to Canadian Olympic crease has begun
Canadian Olympic men's hockey team head coach Mike Babcock remarked at the orientation camp in Calgary that somebody in the Canadian crease will step up and play well and get the job done in Sochi. Do you have confidence that will be the case?
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Inside the Game
Dan Snyder remembered as leader decade after tragedy
The 10th anniversary of Dan Snyder's death is on Saturday. He left behind quite a legacy and many fond memories for those who knew him well.
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Parros incident will reignite NHL fighting debate
The debate whether fighting still belongs in the NHL will rev up after the latest incident, when Montreal Canadiens forward George Parros suffered a concussion because of an awkward fall in his scrap with Colton Orr of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
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Opening Day NHL rosters
Here are the opening day rosters and injury lists for each of the 30 NHL teams.
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Storylines aplenty at start of new NHL season
As always, there is plenty of intrigue with the new NHL season upon us. Here are 10 storylines to consider.
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Monday Musings: Predictions, pads, Olympics
On the eve of the 2013-14 NHL season, here are some Monday morning musings as the Chicago Blackhawks get set to defend their Stanley Cup championship.
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Can John Tortorella make the Canucks a contender again?
CBC Sports is previewing each of the seven Canadian teams leading up to opening night of the 2013-14 NHL season. Here, the Vancouver Canucks step into the spotlight.
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Habs count on bounce back from Carey Price
CBC Sports is previewing each of the seven Canadian teams leading up to opening night of the 2013-14 NHL season. Here, the Montreal Canadiens step into the spotlight.
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Jets go West in search of playoff spot
CBC Sports is previewing each of the seven Canadian teams leading up to opening night of the 2013-14 NHL season. Here, the Winnipeg Jets step into the spotlight.
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Maple Leafs bank on newcomers making a difference
CBC Sports is previewing each of the seven Canadian teams leading up to opening night of the 2013-14 NHL season. Here, the Toronto Maple Leafs step into the spotlight.
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Onus on stars to lead Senators A.D. (After Daniel)
CBC Sports is previewing each of the seven Canadian teams leading up to opening night of the 2013-14 NHL season. Here, the Ottawa Senators step into the spotlight.
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Andrew Ference comfortable with hometown Oilers
CBC Sports is previewing each of the seven Canadian teams leading up to opening night of the 2013-14 NHL season, with the Edmonton Oilers stepping into the spotlight.
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Jay Feaster likes what he has seen in Flames camp
CBC Sports is previewing each of the seven Canadian teams leading up to opening night of the 2013-14 NHL season. Here, the Calgary Flames step into the spotlight.
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Kings D-man Willie Mitchell details long recovery
After 15 months dealing with a troublesome knee problem, 36-year-old Los Angeles Kings defenceman Willie Mitchell returns to action in Colorado on Friday. He took time to detail his road back.
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Sochi experience has Canada's hockey women on right track
With its recent trip to Sochi behind them, the Canadian women's Olympic team will begin a heavy exhibition schedule against AAA midget Alberta boys teams in Calgary tonight.
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Bruins' playoff run last spring inspired Tim Thomas
Fifteen months after he departed public life as a Boston Bruin and at the top of his game, goalie Tim Thomas is back on a tryout with the Florida Panthers.
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Lower salary cap puts lots of NHL veterans out of work
Hal Gill, 38, was wounded emotionally when the Nashville Predators bought him out of the final year of his contract last June. And he's still perturbed. That's why the veteran was all in when the Philadelphia Flyers called to see if he wanted to attend training camp on a professional tryout.
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Brad Richardson OK with old-school coach
If there is someone who knows old school coaches it is new Vancouver Canucks forward Brad Richardson. In his nine NHL seasons, the third-line centre has played for Joel Quenneville, Darryl Sutter and now John Tortorella in Vancouver.
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Ovechkin, Caps, Jets visit area rich in hockey tradition
The NHL pre-season game between the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals in Belleville on Saturday as part of the Kraft Hockeyville celebrations for the Ontario township of Stirling-Rawdon promises to be another memorable chapter in the area's rich hockey history.
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Leafs must prove epic playoff collapse in past
The Toronto Maple Leafs have to demonstrate that they are over the lingering effects of their epic collapse last spring, not just when the regular season opens Oct. 1, but when the playoffs roll around in the spring.
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The NHL boys are back in town
The NHL officially returns with the opening of training camps for the 2013-14 season. It wasn't too long ago, we watched the Chicago Blackhawks capture their second Stanley Cup in three seasons on a muggy night in Boston.
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Lindy Ruff ready for smooth ride in Dallas
After 15 seasons behind the Buffalo Sabres bench, Lindy Ruff is about to embark on only his second stint as a NHL head coach, this time with the Dallas Stars.
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Bergeron still tender, but ready to go after punctured lung
Boston Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron is well on his way back from a collapsed lung he suffered in the Stanley Cup finale last June. He recalls what happened that evening and looks forward to a fresh start this season.
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Olympics
Canadian women's hockey team to make early visit to Sochi
From Calgary to Toronto to Moscow and finally to Sochi, this country's top women hockey players will make the long trek on Sunday to the host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics for 11 days of training.
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Sidney Crosby looks to the future
Focused on improving his goal scoring and defensive play, Sidney Crosby hopes to rebound from a disappointing NHL playoffs with a big season that he wants to include another Stanley Cup run and Olympic gold medal.
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Wide-open competition to crack Canada's Olympic roster
While there are several locks to make Canada's Olympic men's hockey squad, Steve Yzerman and Mike Babcock have made it clear it is a wide-open competition for players in the upcoming months.
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Babcock turns to ball hockey to send his message
The Canadian Olympic men's hockey team hit the ice after all at its orientation camp, though the ice was covered by a ball hockey surface. And there was a reason for the odd scene on Monday.
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Roberto Luongo ready to redeem himself
After a tumultuous time with the Vancouver Canucks, 34-year-old Roberto Luongo is trying to get his career back on track in a familiar place, Vancouver.
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Yzerman, Babcock out to learn from mistakes made in 2006
The Canadian men's Olympic ice hockey team has never won abroad. So in order to be better prepared to perform on the the big ice surface they have enlisted the services of former Edmonton Oilers head coach Ralph Krueger to help the Canadian cause.
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Golf
Caroline Hedwall still in her Solheim Cup groove
Caroline Hedwall, one of the heroes from Europe's shocking and lopsided 18-10 victory over the United States in Colorado last week, has kept her groove at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club for the 2013 CN Canadian Women's Open.
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Golf
A walk in the Park for Inbee at Canadian Women's Open
The World's top-ranked women's golfer, Inbee Park, certainly has demonstrated that she has found her game again through two rounds of the 2013 CN Canadian Women's Open at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club after her disappointing finish at the British Women's Open.
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NHL
Roberto Luongo breaks his 7-week silence
There isn't a more compelling story than Roberto Luongo right now. He ended his silence on Friday for the first time since the Vancouver Canucks decided to keep him as their goalie and instead trade Cory Schneider to the New Jersey Devils earlier this summer.
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Golf
Canadian Jennifer Kirby exhibits she belongs on LPGA fairways
Budding pro Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. had quite the classroom setting in the first round of the 2013 CN Canadian Women's Open on Thursday, playing alongside hotshot teenagers, Lydia Ko and Charley Hull, and after it was all over Kirby received high marks.
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Golf
Lydia Ko back in Canada after shocking world's best
Lydia Ko is a year removed from her stunning victory at the 2012 CN Canadian Women's Open at the Vancouver Golf Club. But is she better a year later and on the right track at age 16 to become the next big thing in women's golf?
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Hockey Hall of Fame finally lifts fog on Fred Shero
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Bobby Clarke, and many others, finally got their wish on Tuesday, when Fred "The Fog" Shero was named part of the 2013 Hockey Hall of Fame class, along with Chris Chelios, Geraldine Heaney, Scott Niedermayer and Brendan Shanahan.
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Interesting times ahead for Canadian NHL teams
There still will be plenty of moves to come before training camps open on Sept. 12. But for now, let's take a look the seven-team Canadian contingent and the moves they have made in the past month.
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Midnight Aria's Queen's Plate win a triumph for many
Thoroughbred husband and wife trainers Nick and Martha Gonzalez won their second Queen's Plate with a wire-to-wire victory from 16-to-1 longshot Midnight Aria at Woodbine on Sunday.
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The Bruins get a chance to dance with Iginla after all
Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli was spurned by Jarome Iginla three months ago at the trade deadline, but he's happy to have landed the free-agent right wing for next season.
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Bittersweet day for Senators franchise
On what was the most bittersweet day in the 21-year history of the franchise, the Ottawa Senators lost their face-of-the-franchise when captain Daniel Alfredsson did the unthinkable and took his talents to the Detroit Red Wings. But Ottawa did land Bobby Ryan in a trade.
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2013 Official list of NHL free agents
The official NHL list of players who are restricted free agents under Group 2, unrestricted free agents under Group 3 and Group 6 and unrestricted free agents by virtue of not receiving a qualifying offer as of noon ET on Friday.
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NHL free agency promises more free spending
The money already spent by NHL teams in the last month has been mind-boggling, and the cash will continue flowing when the free-agent signing period opens on Friday.
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Did Canucks get enough in return for Cory Schneider?
Last April, after a first-round flameout against the Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis proclaimed that his club's new No. 1 goalie was Cory Schneider and that Roberto Luongo and his big, fat contract would be moved out of town. But it was Schneider who was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for the ninth overall selection on Sunday.
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Plenty of smoke, no fire sale of moves yet at NHL draft
The craziness at the 2013 NHL entry draft has yet to occur, but that could change by the time the Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin and Seth Jones are selected on Sunday afternoon at the Prudential Center.
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NHL draft history shows Nate Mackinnon the wise choice
Who are the game's best defenceman in the NHL? With the exception Minnesota Wild's Ryan Suter and Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, they top defencemen tend to be taken later in the draft: Zdeno Chara (3rd round), Duncan Keith (2nd round), Kris Letang (3rd round) and Shea Weber (2nd round). Forwards have been safer bets.
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NHL
Fate of Coyotes, Olympics likely to be decided next week
After a NHL board of governors meeting in New York on Thursday, commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly indicated that an Olympic announcement is near. Meanwhile, the fate of the Coyotes is to be decided at a Glendale, Ariz. city council meeting on Tuesday.
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Hockey Canada moves long overdue
In bringing back Brent Sutter to coach its junior team and adding Dale Hunter to guide the under-18 squad, as well as announcing the expansion of the management team for the program of excellence, Hockey Canada made strides in the right direction this week.
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10 reflections from a crazy Stanley Cup playoffs
What did we learn from this year's title run from the Chicago Blackhawks and the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs? Plenty. Here are 10 matters to digest.
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Playoffs 2013
Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews is still Captain Clutch
Thanks to the leadership and the play of captain Jonathan Toews late in the Stanley Cup final, the Chicago Blackhawks finished the way they started the 2013 NHL lockout-shortened season -- on top.
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Bergeron, Toews, ice conditions hot topics for Game 6
Three storylines for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada from TD Garden on Monday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET). The Blackhawks lead the series at 3-2.
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Playoffs 2013
Hawks optimistic about Toews, Bruins iffy on Bergeron
The Chicago Blackhawks remain hopeful Jonathan Toews will play in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final on Monday. The Boston Bruins are less certain about Patrice Bergeron and his mystery ailment. Meanwhile, Chicago's Patrick Kane is getting it done once again for the Blackhawks.
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Playoffs 2013
Uncertainty surrounding Patrice Bergeron, Jonathan Toews
Jonathan Toews and Patrice Bergeron did not play a single shift in the third period of the Chicago Blackhawks' critical 3-1 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 5 at the United Center on Saturday, and there is uncertainty surrounding their availability for Game 6 in Boston on Monday
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Chara and the Bruins aim to bounce back on the road in Game 5
Three storylines for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada from the United Center on Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET). The championship series is tied at 2-2.
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Playoffs 2013
Blackhawks' Brent Seabrook a natural leader
Defenceman Brent Seabrook may not wear a "C" or an "A" on the front of his Chicago Blackhawks sweater, but it doesn't matter. His teammates know is a leader.
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Playoffs 2013
Bruins' Tuukka Rask has shown ability to rebound
Boston Bruins goalkeeper Tuukka Rask hasn't surrendered more than four goals in any game this spring. So it will be interesting to see how he rebounds after he yielded six goals on 47 shots in his team's 6-5 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.
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Playoffs 2013
Blackhawks defenceman Brent Seabrook continues OT magic
Brent Seabrook, who also scored the overtime winner for the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 7 over the Detroit Red Wings in the second round, ended Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final in extra time with a blast to give his team a wild and exciting 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins.
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Hossa expected back, Toews and Kane may reunite for Game 4
Three storylines for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada from TD Garden on Wednesday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET). Boston leads the series 2-1.
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Daniel Paille earns praise from Bruins teammates
Boston Bruins forward Daniel Paille has always been about the team, but he certainly has drawn attention to himself in the past few days for his goal-scoring prowess in the Stanley Cup final.
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Playoffs 2013
Bruins make Hossa-less Blackhawks look ordinary
When Marian Hossa was unable to play in Game 3, it surprised many in the hockey world. The Chicago Blackhawks knew there was the possibility he would not play, but somebody forgot to tell his replacement, Ben Smith.
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Viktor Stalberg in for Blackhawks in critical Game 3
Three storylines for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada from TD Garden on Monday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET). The series is tied at 1-1.
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Playoffs 2013
Stanley Cup final turning into gruelling affair
After dramatic and strange games in Chicago, the Blackhawks and Bruins shift to Boston for the next two outings. It will be interesting to see how much these teams have left after more than nine periods of hockey.
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Playoffs 2013
Team effort helps Bruins steal Game 2 from Blackhawks
The guys in black and gold were going the wrong way early in this game, but they had plenty of leaders step up to help pull this one out as the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in overtime in Game 2.
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Nathan Horton will play for the Bruins in Game 2
Three storylines for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada from the United Center on Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).
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Playoffs 2013
Bruins hoping Nathan Horton can play Game 2
Boston Bruins forward Nathan Horton departed halfway through the first overtime of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final with a left shoulder injury and didn't return, but there he was back on the ice at practice with his teammates on Friday in the hopes he'll be healthy enough to play against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2 tomorrow.
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Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw a handful on, off the ice
Even though Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw is an undersized 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds he can be nuisance for opponents with his fists, his physical play, his mouth, and in big games his stick. He continued to prove his worth with the game-winner in triple overtime in the Stanley Cup final opener.
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Playoffs 2013
Blackhawks win epic Stanley Cup final opener
The aftermath of Game 1 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins was simply the scene of 112 minutes and eight seconds of thrilling hockey in the Stanley Cup final opener. It was a night to remember.
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Gary Bettman puts heat on Glendale to keep Coyotes
Whether the Phoenix Coyotes will play in the Arizona desert next season or be relocated may be decided by the end of the month.
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Bruins, Blackhawks ready to meet expectations of close Stanley Cup final
Three storylines for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final featuring the Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET).
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Underdog Adam McQuaid perfect fit with underdog Bruins
Boston Bruins defenceman Adam McQuaid's goal last Friday was a special moment for him and for those who know his story. It wasn't too long ago that his future as an athlete was uncertain because of a medical scare nine months ago. Now he's back in the Stanley Cup final.
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10 Stanley Cup final tidbits about Blackhawks, Bruins
Here is 10 tidbits about this year's Stanley Cup finalists, the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins.
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How the Blackhawks and Bruins were built
Joel Quenneville still is the head coach in Chicago. Claude Julien still is the bench boss in Boston. Jonathan Toews and Zdeno Chara still captain the Blackhawks and Bruins, respectively. But both clubs no longer have its Stanley Cup-winning goalies - Antti Niemi (Chicago) and Tim Thomas (Boston) on the roster.
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Playoffs 2013
Penguins face difficult off-season decisions
There continues to be plenty of speculation that owner Mario Lemieux would like to fire head coach Dan Bylsma, who has a year remaining on his deal. But that's not the only difficult decision for Lemieux and general manager Ray Shero.
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Playoffs 2013
Bruins shock Penguins with a sweep in East final
Sure the relentless Boston Bruins believed they could knock off the high-flying Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference final. But no one imagined it would be in a four-game sweep.
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Bruins aim to finish off the Penguins without Campbell
Three storylines for Game 4 of the East final between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins on Hockey Night in Canada on Friday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET). The Bruins lead the series 3-0.
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Playoffs 2013
Bruins have praise for fallen teammate Gregory Campbell
The Boston Bruins confirmed Gregory Campbell will miss the rest of the playoffs with a broken right fibula after he blocked an Evgeni Malkin shot midway through the second period of Boston's 2-1 double overtime win in Game 3.
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Playoffs 2013
Jaromir Jagr helps Bruins strike after midnight
It was the longest night of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, but it was the oldest guy on the ice in Jaromir Jagr who made the key play to set up Bruins clutch centre Patrice Bergeron for his third career OT playoff winner for a 2-1 win, and 3-0 series advantage in the East final.
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Playoffs 2013
Vokoun to start for Penguins in Game 3 of East final
Three storylines for Game 3 of the East final between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins on Hockey Night in Canada on Wednesday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET). The Bruins lead the series 2-0.
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Playoffs 2013
Penguins hope to draw from 2009 Stanley Cup run
Down 0-2 to the Boston Bruins after being outscored by a combined score of 9-1 in the first two games of the East final at home, the under-pressure Pittsburgh Penguins hope to draw some inspiration from their successful comeback in the 2009 final.
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Playoffs 2013
Penguins' stars to blame for predicament
The Pittsburgh Penguins with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, James Neal, Jarome Iginla, Chris Kunitz and Brenden Morrow were completely embarrassed over the past four periods of playoff hockey by the Boston Bruins, and now find themselves down 2-0 in the East final.
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Rask out to save day for Bruins again
Three storylines for Game 2 of the East final between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins on Hockey Night in Canada on Monday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET). The Bruins won the series opener 3-0 on Saturday.
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Cooke faces the music for his hit on McQuaid
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke was relieved that NHL chief disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan did not tack on any supplementary discipline for his hit from behind on Boston Bruins defenceman Adam McQuaid. He also felt his hit did not warrant a five-minute major and game misconduct in the East final opener that was won 3-0 by Boston.
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Playoffs 2013
Reformed Matt Cooke has relapse in East final opener
When you have the reputation of a repeat offender like Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke, any slip up will be substantially magnified. He slipped up in the Penguins 3-0 loss to the Boston Bruins in the East final opener on Saturday.
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After long layoffs Penguins and Bruins ready to roll
Three storylines for the series opener of the East final between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET).
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Penguins' Vokoun has overcome plenty to get to this point
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tomas Vokoun has overcome his share of setbacks and he's not about to let an opportunity like pushing the Penguins past the Boston Bruins in the East final, which begins in Pittsburgh on Saturday, slip away.
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Western Conference final preview
The Western Conference final is all set with the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings ready for the Chicago Blackhawks, winners of the Presidents' Trophy.
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Eastern Conference final preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins will meet in the Eastern Conference final series opener on Saturday evening in Pittsburgh. These two teams do not like each other.
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Brandon Sutter adds to famed family's playoff history
Pittsburgh Penguins third-line centre Brandon Sutter waited 334 regular-season games as an NHLer before he saw his first action in the Stanley Cup playoffs. He's enjoying every minute of it.
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Future is bright for underdog Senators
The Ottawa Senators had their remarkable season ended on Friday. But how much better can this team get after the lesson they learned from the high-flying Pittsburgh Penguins?
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Playoffs 2013
Family will be big factor in Daniel Alfredsson's decision
Captain Daniel Alfredsson and his Ottawa Senators dropped a 6-2 decision in Game 5 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, who become the first team to march to the conference finals. But was this Alfredsson's final NHL game?
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Sens' Alfredsson, Spezza, Michalek reunited for Game 5
Three storylines for Game 5 of the second-round series between the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins on Hockey Night in Canada (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET). The Penguins lead the Eastern Conference semifinal series 3-1.
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You can never count out Paul MacLean
The Ottawa Senators look like their down and almost out in their second-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. But if you know the story of their coach, Paul MacLean, never count him out.
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Playoffs 2013
Senators down to their final lifeline
What began as a promising evening turned into a ugly affair for the Ottawa Senators. They were on the wrong end of a 7-3 decision and now trail the high-flying Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 in the second-round series.
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Senators may turn to Stone in Game 4
Three storylines for Game 4 of the second-round series between the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night in Ottawa (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET). The Penguins lead the East semifinal series 2-1.
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29-year-old rookie is all heart, hard work for Senators
Ottawa Senators rookie defenceman Andre Benoit could have kept earning a good living with Spartak Moscow, but couldn't pass up a chance to break into the NHL, even as a 29-year-old.
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Playoffs 2013
Newfoundland's Colin Greening rescues Senators
With chucks of fibreglass still in his cheek from an opponent's high stick earlier in the game, Ottawa Senators forward Colin Greening scored his dramatic double-overtime game-winner on Sunday to become the latest hockey hero from the Rock.
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Spezza and home ice need to be difference makers for Senators
Three storylines for Game 3 between the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET). The Penguins lead the East semifinal series 2-0.
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Spezza ready to return to Senators lineup
With his team down 2-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinal against the Pittsburgh Penguins, talented Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza revealed after practice on Saturday that he expects to play in Game 3 tomorrow evening.
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Senators in need of some home cooking
Can the Ottawa Senators find a way to push themselves back in their East semifinal series against the Pittsburgh Penguins? Has their Cinderella season run out of happy endings? It sure looks bleak for the pesky Senators after they dropped a 4-3 decision in Game 2.
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Senators insert Benoit, Latendresse for Game 2
Three storylines for Game 2 between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET). The Penguins lead the East semifinal 1-0.
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Playoffs 2013
Jarome Iginla finds way in march with Penguins
In an ideal world, Jarome Iginla would have rather stayed in Calgary and returned to the Stanley Cup final with the Flames, the only NHL team he has played for before his trade to Pittsburgh in late March. But he's finding his way just fine with the Penguins.
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Leafs', Caps' collapses linger as 2nd round begins
Even though the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is underway, there is plenty of fallout from the first round to discuss and debate.
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Playoffs 2013
Penguins teach Senators lesson in special teams
The Pittsburgh Penguins had another night to remember on special teams in their second-round series opener, a 4-1 win at home against the Ottawa Senators. The Senators played well enough, but know they have plenty of room for improvement.
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Senators must limit Penguins offensively in Game 1
Three storylines for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal between the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).
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Playoffs 2013
Western Conference semifinals preview
CBC Sports senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby previews the Western Conference semifinals and predicts second-round winners in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
About the Author
Tim Wharnsby
Tim's worked the sports beat at The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Sun, specializing in Canada's one true sporting obsession - hockey. He knows the players, the coaches, the backroom boys and most importantly, the fans. That's what he brings to his stories. Knowledge, fairness and understanding are trademarks of a Wharnsby story. That's what you will get here as he writes for CBCSports.ca.
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