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Will NHL awards honour Leafs, Oilers, Columbus?

Will NHL awards honour Leafs, Oilers, Columbus?

Mike Babcock, John Tortorella and Todd McLellan had plenty in common. Not only did the three steer their playoff-starved franchises to the post-season , they are the NHL coach of the year Jack Adams Trophy candidates.
Desert ice: NHL awards, expansion draft colliding in Vegas

Desert ice: NHL awards, expansion draft colliding in Vegas

It's 116 degrees in the ice hockey capital of the world. For the next few days, Las Vegas is the place to be on skates.
The constant for the Devils has been missing the playoffs

The constant for the Devils has been missing the playoffs

NEWARK, N.J. — If anyone needs the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, it is the New Jersey Devils. After making the playoffs for 20 of 22 seasons, the Devils have fallen on hard times.
Judge denies request to block funding tied to Detroit arena

Judge denies request to block funding tied to Detroit arena

DETROIT — A judge has denied a request to block some public funding for Little Caesars Arena and the Detroit Pistons' move from the suburbs. U.S.
Vegas Golden Knights may get franchise goalie, young roster

Vegas Golden Knights may get franchise goalie, young roster

George McPhee can't wait to fill the white board, the one in the Vegas Golden Knights' expansion draft room. On Wednesday night, the staff will start adding the names of players who will become part of the expansion team for its first NHL season.
Connor McDavid should win first MVP in shadow of NHL expansion draft

Connor McDavid should win first MVP in shadow of NHL expansion draft

Connor McDavid is likely to win his first Hart Trophy as NHL MVP later week, but will anyone notice? Expansion draft selections will be revealed during the NHL awards meaning the spotlight will likely drift from McDavid, Auston Matthews and other awa
With Dumba leading exposed list, Wild have a lot to lose

With Dumba leading exposed list, Wild have a lot to lose

ST. PAUL, Minn. — There were many years in Minnesota Wild history when assembling a list of their top 10 players would have been a breeze. That was the biggest challenge this off-season .
Coyotes won't offer captain Shane Doan a contract

Coyotes won't offer captain Shane Doan a contract

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shane Doan was showered with tributes and applause following the final game of the 2016-17 season, the big send-off coming just in case the Arizona Coyotes captain decided to retire.
Preds sign defenceman Joonas Lyytinen to entry-level deal

Preds sign defenceman Joonas Lyytinen to entry-level deal

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have signed defenceman Joonas Lyytinen (LEE'YOO-tih-nehn) to a two-year, entry-level contract. The Predators announced the deal Monday.
Wild announce affiliation agreement with Rapid City Rush

Wild announce affiliation agreement with Rapid City Rush

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have announced an ECHL affiliation agreement with the Rapid City Rush for the upcoming season. The Wild's primary developmental affiliate is the Iowa Wild in the AHL.