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No. 2 pick Patrick key in uncertain Flyers' future

No. 2 pick Patrick key in uncertain Flyers' future

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers bet their future on Nolan Patrick.
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Capitals need to 'step up' to remain Stanley Cup contenders

Capitals need to 'step up' to remain Stanley Cup contenders

ARLINGTON, Va. — Facing some salary-cap math that wasn't pretty, the Washington Capitals took a beating in the off-season with the loss of several significant contributors.
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Golden Knights expecting to be competitive in first season

Golden Knights expecting to be competitive in first season

LAS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS EXPANSION: The Golden Knights are the first NHL expansion team since the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild in 2000. COACH: Gerard Gallant (first season, seventh NHL season). PLAYER TO WATCH: LW James Neal.
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Golden Knights ready to light up Vegas

Golden Knights ready to light up Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights have been the hit of Sin City, exciting a fan base that finally has a professional sports team to root for. After months of buildup, it's finally time to show what they can do on the ice.
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Penguins coach: White House visit is not a political stance

Penguins coach: White House visit is not a political stance

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan insists the franchise's decision to visit the White House does not mean the team is wading into the increasingly charged intersection of sports and politics.
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Steven Stamkos is back, ready to lead hungry Lightning

Steven Stamkos is back, ready to lead hungry Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos is back, hoping to again lead the Tampa Bay Lightning deep in the playoffs.
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Pastrnak looks to build on success with Bruins

Pastrnak looks to build on success with Bruins

BOSTON BRUINS LAST SEASON: 44-31-7, 95 points. Third in Atlantic Division. Lost to Ottawa Senators in Eastern Conference first round. COACH: Bruce Cassidy (2nd season, 18-8-1). ADDED: Kenny Agostino, Paul Postma, Anders Bjork.
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Lightning eager to rebound from missing playoffs

Lightning eager to rebound from missing playoffs

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING LAST SEASON: 42-30-10, 94 points. 5th place Atlantic Division. COACH: Jon Cooper (fourth full season).
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Cassidy gets full chance for aggressive strategy with Bruins

Cassidy gets full chance for aggressive strategy with Bruins

BOSTON — For the first time since 2006, the Boston Bruins are entering the season with someone other than Claude Julien as their head coach.
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Boudreau, Wild using 'good is not good enough' as motto

Boudreau, Wild using 'good is not good enough' as motto

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Bruce Boudreau brought his mastery of the regular season to Minnesota last season, and the Wild aced that test behind their new head coach.
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