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• Red Wings Waive Jack Campbell After Player’s Assistance Exit

The post Red Wings Waive Jack Campbell After Player’s Assistance Exit appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Detroit Red Wings have placed Jack Campbell on waivers after the goaltender exited the NHL Player's Assistance Program. The post Red Wings Waive Jack Campbell After Player’s Assistance Exit appeared first on NHL Trade Talk....2024
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• Would FEMA cover the cost of repairing Tropicana Field?

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Mayor Ken Welch believes they might. Per the original use agreement, the City of St. Petersburg appears to be on the hook for the repairs needed to make Tropicana Field playable (even though it’s Pinellas County that draws tax revenue from the Rays playing in St. Petersburg). In its initial assessment of the damage to Tropicana Field, the city report propose...2024
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• Suspended Valeri Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche, remains in player assistance program

DENVER (AP) — Suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to begin practicing, the team said Monday....2024
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• Avalanche 24-25 Season Preview: Defense

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Taking a look at Colorado’s defense going into the season this week. Following the breakdown of the Colorado Avalanche’s forward options, we’ll take a look at their defense options ahead of Wednesday’s opening night matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. We got some looks at some of the usual suspects during the preseason, but a majority of defense...2024
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• Red Wings’ Jack Campbell Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

The post Red Wings’ Jack Campbell Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Former Oilers and current Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jack Campbell has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The post Red Wings’ Jack Campbell Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program appeared first on NHL Trade Talk....2024
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• Red Wings' Campbell enters assistance program
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jack Campbell has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program....2024
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• Opinion: Massive Nichushkin contract was a mistake from the beginning

James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports Valeri Nichushkin became a star overnight during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but a focus on recency bias put the Avalanche in a hole they’ve never seemed to dig themselves out of. To the chagrin of some fans, Valeri Nichushkin will likely wear a Colorado Avalanche uniform in a few months. The troubled winger is currently suspended until November whil...2024
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• It's Pronounced "Et Le But!"

I forgot that Columbus had worn those red jerseys during the 2021 Reverse Retro season, but it may give you an idea of what Patrik Laine will look like in Montreal Canadiens' red after the winger was traded by Columbus to Montreal along with a 2026 second-round pick in exchange for defenceman Jordan Harris. Columbus retained none of Laine's contract, so the Canadiens are on the hook for Laine's $8...2024
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• Avalanche offseason focused heavily on stacking defense

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The Colorado Avalanche have a stacked blueline entering the 24-25 season and with the signing of Oliver Kylington, Colorado’s depth has received an extra boost. The Colorado Avalanche appear to be a defensive powerhouse entering the 2024-25 season. Earlier this week, Colorado announced they had signed 27-year-old defenseman Oliver Kylington to a one-year...2024
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• Morning Flurries: Getting the band back together

Photo by Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting storylines across the NHL. All Avalanche Part of the Colorado Avalanche team, both past and present, got together last night for a fun celebration. A fun picture of Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Mikko Rantanen, and Erik Johnson surfaced online with them all wearing li...2024
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• Nichushkin opens up on Seattle incident, leaves more questions than answers

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Valeri Nichushkin claims his absence from the 2023 Western Conference Quaterfinals was injury-related, contradicting comments made by head coach Jared Bednar Before failing a drug test in May and getting suspended for six months, Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin opened up in an exclusive interview with Russian YouTuber Mikhail Cherkasov regarding a m...2024
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• Could Patrik Laine make Colorado his new home?

Photo by André Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images It might be crazy, but could fill the needs of both teams. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has requested a trade out of Ohio, looking for a new team and a fresh start. It’s time to play the “what if” game: what if the Colorado Avalanche made a move for the Finnish forward? Patrik Laine “wants a fresh start” and both sides are work...2024
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• The Cost Of Addiction

I don't think anyone would deny that Valeri Nichushkin was having himself a heckuva postseason. After terrorizing the Jets for five games, it seemed the big Russian winger was set to give his former team, the Dallas Stars, nightmares as well. With Colorado trailing 2-1 in the series, they needed all their best players to step up, but Valeri Nichushkin was, instead, forced to step away by the NHL a...2024
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• The roller coaster train ride of Valeri Nichushkin

Photo by Ashley Potts/NHLI via Getty Images The implication, reactions, and facts surrounding the latest news surfacing about the Russian forward. Managing Editor’s Note: I am going to do the best I can to get the correct information and reaction around a very sensitive topic surrounding Valeri Nichushkin. If I get anything wrong, I sincerely apologize and will correct my mistake as soon a...2024
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• I Stand With Girard

It might be time that we have a serious chat here on HBIC because the image to the left is how most people will want to remember Samuel Girard once his career comes to an end. However, it seems clear that Girard is struggling to find the good times in hockey right now as he released a statement today announcing that he was stepping away from the game to seek help for anxiety and depression with wh...2023
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• Beware the Mike Richards Case: Suspicious NHL Handling Has Players, Agents Abuzz
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"Evgeny Kuznetsov Enters NHL/NHLPA’s Player Assistance Program"

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"It is grounded in deep partnerships with the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Pat Tillman Foundation, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, United Service Organizations and Wounded Warrior Project."

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"Wings' Vrana enters player assistance program"

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"Habs' Price takes leave, enters player assistance"

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"Brett Favre starts repaying the $1.1 million he got from Mississippi taxpayers for speeches he never gave"

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"Senators' Bobby Ryan enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program"

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"Panthers' Haley enters assistance program"

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"NHL, NHLPA launch player assistance program"

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• Would FEMA cover the cost of repairing Tropicana Field?
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• Opinion: Massive Nichushkin contract was a mistake from the beginning
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• Nichushkin opens up on Seattle incident, leaves more questions than answers
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• Could Patrik Laine make Colorado his new home?
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• Recap: An Avalanche of goals in the second leads Colorado over Calgary

Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Avalanche would not be denied tonight against the Calgary Flames. This is the sort of recap I can get used to writing! After being down a goal in the first period, the Avalanche said enough was enough and responded with a goal explosion in the second period. That's all it took, as Justus Annunen won his third straight start and lo...2024
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• Nichushkin opens up on Seattle incident, leaves more questions than answers
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• Could Patrik Laine make Colorado his new home?
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• Recap: An Avalanche of goals in the second leads Colorado over Calgary
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• Weekly Grades: Deadline Addition Edition

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The Avs are on a three game win streak! But were they any good? We’re back with the Colorado Avalanche weekly report card – on a Saturday because I wanted to grade the new guys after yesterday’s trade deadline. You can read about the trades for Sean Walker, Casey Middlestadt, Brandon Duhaime, and Yakov Trenin, or hear your Mile High Hockey staff talk thro...2024
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• Recap: Avalanche defeat Wild in overtime thriller

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports This game could’ve gone either way. Well that was fun, wasn’t it!? The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild in Overtime tonight by a final score of 2-1. This game promised plenty of excitement, as Colorado added the four new arrivals of Casey Mittelstadt, Sean Walker, Yakov Trenin, and Brandon Duhaime into the lineup, but also saw Valeri Nichus...2024
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• Chris Sale gets nominated for 2024 Roberto Clemente Award

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Each team announced their nominees via a press release from Major League Baseball on Monday morning The nominees for MLB’s 2024 Roberto Clemente Award have been announced here on Monday. The annual award nominates players for both their accomplishments on the field and their philanthropic efforts off the field in an effort to find a playe...2024
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• Nichushkin opens up on Seattle incident, leaves more questions than answers
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• Tweets of the week: Jaguars Media Day, community contributions, and more

https://twitter.com/Jaguars Snoop Dogg in a Jaguars jersey, a Cisco Disco, and more Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from Twitter. The Jaguars shared a message in support of Pride: #DUUUVAL is for everyone ️‍ pic.twitter.com/ZBDLWnX5d8— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) June 1, 2024 Andre Cisco threw a “C...2024
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• Preview: Avs and Blackhawks meet again in Denver

Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Things could get chippy in this final meeting between Colorado and Chicago. Justus Annunen secured a shutout against the Blackhawks this past Thursday, and the Avalanche reasserted their dominance over a struggling Blackhawks team, trouncing them 5-0 with a backup netminder. Last week's ESPN broadcast made us aware of Connor Bedard a...2024
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• Weekly Grades: I Got 5 On It Edition

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Avs put up 5 against the Stars and Hawks to bounce back from a tough loss to Toronto. But were they any good? We’re back with the Colorado Avalanche weekly report card! This week Colorado dropped a well-played game to Toronto then rocked Dallas and Chicago. But were they any good? THE GAMES Saturday vs Toronto: 4-3 LTuesday vs Dallas: 5-1 WThursday ...2024
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• Brett Favre starts repaying the $1.1 million he got from Mississippi taxpayers for speeches he never gave
Favre apparently had no idea that the money came from an assistance program...2020
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• Evgeny Kuznetsov Enters NHL/NHLPA’s Player Assistance Program

The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that forward Evgeny Kuznetsov of the Washington Capitals will be unavailable to his Club for an indefinite period while he receives care from the Player Assistance … Continue reading →...2024
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• LB Pete Werner announced as this year’s Saints nominee for the Salute to Service Award

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Werner was drafted by New Orleans in the 2nd round of the 2021 NFL Draft. New Orleans Saints Linebacker Pete Werner has been announced as this year’s Saints nominee for the Salute to Service Award. The award is presented annually by USAA and the NFL and honors a league member who demonstrates an exemplary commitment to honoring and supporting the military...2023
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• Habs' Price takes leave, enters player assistance

Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has taken voluntary leave to enter the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program....2021
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• Canadiens goalie Carey Price enters NHL's player assistance program
The goalie's decision reportedly caught Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin 'off guard'...2021
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• Washington Capitals Place Kuznetsov On Waivers

After his stint in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program in February and being cleared by the NHLPA to join his team for practice on Saturday, center Evgeny Kuznetsov was placed on waivers by the Washington Capitals later in the day. … Continue reading →...2024
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• Avs' Nichushkin enters player assistance program

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time....2024
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• Beware the Mike Richards Case: Suspicious NHL Handling Has Players, Agents Abuzz
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• Avalanche 24-25 Season Preview: Defense
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• Game Four Recap: Colorado collapse on full display in loss

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Not much good at all for the Colorado Avalanche on and off the ice. A dreadful downfall for the Colorado Avalanche was shown to the world. In an outright ugly performance, the Avs fell 5-1 to the Dallas Stars in Game Four. Dallas now leads the second-round series 3-1 and has a chance to finish it off at home in Game Five. Colorado dropped both games o...2024
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• Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin placed in Stage 3 of Player Assistance Program, suspended six months

Nichushkin missed time earlier this season and in the 2023 playoffs...2024
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• Nichushkin suspended just before Avs host Game 4

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will face a suspension without pay for a minimum of six months., after he was placed in the NHL/NHL Players' Association Player Assistance Program, the league said Monday, just hours before Colorado's playoff game....2024
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• Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least six months

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months without pay and placed in Stage 3 of the league's player assistance program before Game 4 on Monday night of a second-round playoff series with…...2024
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• Nichushkin opens up on Seattle incident, leaves more questions than answers
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• Game Four Recap: Colorado collapse on full display in loss
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• A New Trial Date Set For Ted DiBiase Jr. In Fraud Case
Former WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. has been officially charged with multiple felonies in relation to the welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi. DiBiase Jr. is being accused of misappropriating millions of dollars that were intended for needy families. He allegedly fraudulently obtained money from the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Temporary Assistance for Needy […] The post A New...2024
• Valeri Nichushkin enters Player Assistance Program

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Nichushkin becomes the second player this season on the Avalanche team to enter the program. Monday afternoon saw the Colorado Avalanche and NHLPA announce Valeri Nichushkin had entered the Player Assistance Program. It comes after rumors swirled earlier in the day before being confirmed this afternoon. He remains out indefinitely while receiving care...2024
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• Samuel Girard enters player assistance program

Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/NHLI via Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche defenseman will receive treatment away from the team. Rumors started swirling ever since Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard missed Monday’s game in Nashville for what was described as personal reasons but the team never said anything beyond what Jared Bednar gave in his post game presser. Then a report from ...2023
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• The End Of Lucic

This isn't normally how hockey players are dressed midweek, but Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was in his best suit today as he stood before a judge at the Central Division of Boston Municipal Court for his arraignment on the charge of assault and battery on a household member. As you may have heard, Lucic was involved in a domestic violence incident over the weekend after he assaulted his wife...2023
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• The First Step To A Second Chance

It was November 1, 1976 when the world first heard Elton John sing the chorus to his and Bernie Taupin's song "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word". While the lyrics of that song have nothing to do with hockey, there is one player who decided to say that word today after his incredulous actions at the start of July. I wrote about Alex Galchenyuk's horrible night in Scottsdale, Arizona last week, an...2023
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• Ted DiBiase Sr. Issues Statement About His Son Ted Jr. Being Arrested
Former WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. has been officially charged with multiple felonies surrounding the welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi after being accused of misappropriating millions of dollars intended for needy families. DiBiase Jr. allegedly fraudulently obtained money from The Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. The charges include one [...2023