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• ‘There Would Be Some Interest in Him’ — Elias Pettersson Trade Rumors Get a Silver Lining With Latest Update
NHL insider Chris Johnston believes Elias Pettersson still has strong trade value despite his struggles, massive contract, and uncertain future in Vancouver....2026
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• ‘That Hasn’t Changed’ — Auston Matthews’ Situation Unchanged Despite Leafs’ Draft Lottery Win, per Insider
Chris Johnston says Auston Matthews’ future with the Maple Leafs remains uncertain despite Toronto winning the 2026 Draft Lottery....2026
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• What would it cost if the Rangers trade for Auston Matthews?

Apparently Auston Matthews might not be back in Toronto next season, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic. With an apparently […]...2026
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• NHL Rumors: Connor Bedard, Samuel Hlavaj, and Auston Matthews

Connor Bedard, when asked about his contract situation. Chris Johnston believes that Auston Matthews wants to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs....2026
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• NHL Rumors: Connor Bedard, Samuel Hlavaj, and Auston Matthews

Connor Bedard, when asked about his contract situation. Chris Johnston believes that Auston Matthews wants to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs....2026
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• Insider Differs From Popular Narrative of Friction Between Mitch Marner and Vegas HC John Tortorella
Chris Johnston dismisses Mitch Marner and John Tortorella friction rumors, claiming the coach will love Marner's defense....2026
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• Insider Downplays Vegas Golden Knights’ Chances of Landing Blue Line Help from Chicago Blackhawks
Insider Chris Johnston doubts Vegas Golden Knights can land top blue-line help from Chicago, citing injuries and limited trade flexibility....2025
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• Open Thread: Team Canada vs. Team Sweden (6:00 p.m.)

Photo by Vitor Munhoz/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images It’s a 4 Nations Face-Off game day! The wait is finally over, as we will see a best-on-best and international tournament between four nations of supreme hockey pedigree. This unorthodox tournament will crown one country’s team a true champion. Will it be Canada, the birthplace of hockey, or Sweden, the country that’s offered s...2025
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• Preview: Canada and Sweden start the 4 Nations Face-Off

Photo by Vitor Munhoz/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images Colorado/Canada’s Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Devon Toews open the tournament against the Swedes! The wait is finally over, as we will see a best-on-best and international tournament between four nations of supreme hockey pedigree. This unorthodox tournament will crown one country's team a true champion. Will it be Canad...2025
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• Terriers remain at #3 in polls; SNL; Honorary Terrier; Extension for Webber; Women swept in Minnesota

Following their opening night 5-2 win over Holy Cross, Terriers remain at #3 in both major national polls.The top four teams in the USCHO Poll--Denver, BC, BU, and Michigan State--remain unchanged. Future opponents North Dakota and Michigan dropped. UND, which lost an exhibition game to Augustana, slipped one spot to #6, while Michigan fell three spots to #10 after splitting a series with Minnesot...2024
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• Morning Flurries: Lehkonen confirmed neck injury

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news along with other interesting stories across the NHL. All Avalanche While the Colorado Avalanche quietly put Artturi Lehkonen on LTIR following his scary fall into the boards there still was no update on his injury prognosis. Fortunately for Avalanche fans the media works in Finland and Lehkonen’s fath...2023
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• Game #54 Recap: Jackets give up goal with 1.3 seconds remaining, fall 3-2 to Devils
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets returned to the ice on Tuesday night to take on the visiting New Jersey Devils. The team made one significant lineup change, holding out defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to protect the asset in the pending trade market. Pierre LeBrun added more context: No trade in the works at the very moment for Gav...2023
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• Nazem Kadri signs with Calgary Flames
Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images The Stanley Cup champ goes North of the border once again. The Nazem Kadri saga is finally over. The Lebanese-born centerman finally made his choice in the middle of August, where he’ll play hockey for the foreseeable future. The winner of the Kadri lottery is the Calgary Flames, who will get the services of Kadri up in Alberta on a reported sev...2022
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• Free Agency updates and predictions for the Avalanche
Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images We will get a real idea of how the Avs will look after this week. Free agency craziness has already begun for the Avs. With the signings of Andrew Cogliano, Alexandar Georgiev, and Jacob MacDonald, there have been some moves already made by Joe Sakic. He’s also let go of Darcy Kuemper for now. However, there are still plenty more to come for the...2022
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• Chris Johnston: The San Jose Sharks likely won’t be able to sever ties with Evander Kane anytime soon

The team might be disappointed in the suspended player but it can’t terminate his contract and it’s going to have trouble trading him. Perhaps Kane can be put on leave and continue to be paid until his contract can be bought out in the summer, Chris Johnston writes....2021
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• Chris Johnston: Inside the NHL: Why Freddie Andersen chose the Canes, Alex Bishop one-on-one, and how the Brady Tkachuk deal got done

With the Leafs, Andersen sought out multiple medical opinions for a knee injury that he played through until it became too uncomfortable to properly push and stop. While the Amazon “All or Nothing” series framed that as a tense period between him and the organization, he says he didn’t sense any friction, Chris Johnston writes....2021
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• Cannon Blasts: Hockey news continues at a tantalizingly slow drip
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links As spring turns to summer, my desperation for live sports only intensifies. Sure, there’s NASCAR and golf and Korean baseball, but it’s not the same as watching my favorite teams play. I was excited when the NHL announced their Return to Play format - as were most SB Nation NHL fans - but as the comments on that post pointed ...2020
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• Jarret Stoll to NY Rangers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Dave Lozo's Bag Skate: Sushi Diet Helping Jakub Voracek Lead the NHL in Scoring
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• New York Islanders Sale to Jon Ledecky and Scott Malkin Reportedly Approved
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"In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Chris Johnston of TSN reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs have made no offers to Mitch Marner."

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"NHL insider Chris Johnston recently joined TSN 1050 First Up radio show to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs."

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"On a recent episode of the TSN Insider Trading, NHL insider Chris Johnston reported that Dmitry Orlov‘s name has “started to emerge in trade chatter."

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"— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 11, 2022 The 27-year-old’s new eight-year deal will keep him in Colorado practically the rest of his career until he is 35."

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"Chris Johnston: NHL pulling out of Beijing Olympics. Nobody can be blamed but something important is likely lost forever"

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"— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) August 27, 2020 Reaves said that he was worried he might have to be the only one walking out on his game today."

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"Saturday night, Chris Johnston of Hockey Night in Canada had this to say about where the Hall trade negotiations stand: “Some teams are thinking it might take as many as four pieces to get him (Hall) from the Devils."

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"NHL podcast: Coaching changes, Sabres rising with Chris Johnston, Matthew Coller"

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"Per Chris Johnston of Sportsnet, Montreal's decision to send Scott to the AHL made him ineligible for the All-Star Game by NHL rules."

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"According to Chris Johnston of Sportsnet, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league does not intend to prevent Kane from playing within the current landscape of the case."

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• ‘There Would Be Some Interest in Him’ — Elias Pettersson Trade Rumors Get a Silver Lining With Latest Update
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• NHL Rumors: Connor Bedard, Samuel Hlavaj, and Auston Matthews
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• NHL Rumors: Connor Bedard, Samuel Hlavaj, and Auston Matthews
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• NHL Rumors: Johnston and Dreger on Maple Leafs Matthew Knies

We've all heard by now that Matthew Knies' name was out there leading up to the trade deadline. Chris Johnston and Darren Dreger comment on the Maple Leafs forward....2026
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• NHL Rumors: Johnston and Dreger on Maple Leafs Matthew Knies

We've all heard by now that Matthew Knies' name was out there leading up to the trade deadline. Chris Johnston and Darren Dreger comment on the Maple Leafs forward....2026
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• Insider Addresses Ground Reality of Montreal Canadiens’ Interest in Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies at Trade Deadline
Chris Johnston clarifies that Montreal's interest in Matthew Knies was separate from their last-minute deadline deal and never advanced....2026
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• Calgary Flames sign Devin Cooley to two-year extension at $1.35M AAV

The Calgary Flames have locked in their backup goalie for the next two years. Chris Johnston reported earlier today that the Flames and Devin Cooley have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $1.35M AAV. Devin Cooley signs a two-year extension with #flames carrying a $1.35M AAV— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 30, 2025 A reliable … The post Calgary Flames sign Devin Co...2025
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• NHL Rumors: Marchessault & Maple Leafs, Fleury Update, Tomasek Leaves Oilers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston offered a couple of big stories on Friday. Among them was news focused on Jonathan Marchessault, Marc-Andre Fleury,…...2025
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• Minnesota Wild Linked To Jack Roslovic
The Minnesota Wild have had a busy couple of weeks but they might not be done. According to TSN’s Chris Johnston on Tuesday’s episode of Insider Trading, the Wild might just be one of the few teams who are looking into signing unrestricted free agent forward Jack Roslovic....2025
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• Connor McDavid May Not Have an Extension in Place to Start the Season

Chris Johnston doesn't think the Edmonton Oilers will sign Connor McDavid to a contract extension before the start of the season....2025
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• US & Canada on Gold Medal collision course; Women defeat Providence

Canada vs. USA—the men’s gold medal match-up that everyone in North America wanted and expected—is all set after semifinal wins in which Macklin Celebrini, Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk played key roles. Celebrini and Eichel are BU’s most recent Hobey Baker Memorial Award winners. Depending on the outcome, there will be either five Terriers with gold medals or just one. The fina...2026
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• What does the future hold for Martin Nečas?

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche offseason feels incomplete. While the summer is still young and there’s plenty of time for the Colorado Avalanche and their top right winger Martin Nečas to find common ground on a contract extension, there are numerous rumors percolating wondering about the long term fit between both parties. Chris Johnston on Martin ...2025
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• Morning Flurries: Are the Avalanche signing Jonathan Toews?

Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images Can never have too many centers, right? The rumor mill has been hot whilst waiting for the Stanley Cup to get awarded and the opening of the free agent market on July 1st. As always, there’s a lot of smoke on potential moves which most will likely not come to fruition. But one rumor containing the Colorado Avalanche has persisted and that is the impending return of...2025
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• Breaking: Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy

Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images Celebrating a historic 30-goal season for the Avalanche defenseman. Today is the day the NHL has decided to announce the winner of the James Norris Memorial trophy and as expected Colorado Avalanche superstar defenseman Cale Makar took home this year’s award. Adding to his impressive collection of hardware, this is Makar’s second Norris win in his fift...2025
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• Terriers remain at #3 in polls; SNL; Honorary Terrier; Extension for Webber; Women swept in Minnesota
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• Game #54 Recap: Jackets give up goal with 1.3 seconds remaining, fall 3-2 to Devils
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• Morning Flurries: The train arrives in Finland
Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories from around the league. All Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche arrived in Finland a couple of days ago to prepare for their NHL Global Series games at the end of this week against the Columbus Blue Jackets. They hit the ice for the first time yesterday, with a beautiful sight t...2022
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• Nazem Kadri signs with Calgary Flames
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• Avalanche re-sign Valeri Nichushkin
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The chu-chu train is delayed for eight years in Colorado. The Colorado Avalanche announced this afternoon that their main priority for the offseason is here to stay. Valeri Nichushkin is a member of the Avalanche for eight more years, being paid $6.125M/year, as first reported by Pierre LeBrun. Hearing that the Cup champion Avalan...2022
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• Free Agency updates and predictions for the Avalanche
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• US & Canada on Gold Medal collision course; Women defeat Providence
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• Terriers remain at #3 in polls; SNL; Honorary Terrier; Extension for Webber; Women swept in Minnesota
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• Morning Flurries: Lehkonen confirmed neck injury
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• Game #54 Recap: Jackets give up goal with 1.3 seconds remaining, fall 3-2 to Devils
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• Nazem Kadri signs with Calgary Flames
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• Free Agency updates and predictions for the Avalanche
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• Chris Johnston: Canadiens goaltender Carey Price puts himself and his family first as he enters assistance program, and that’s a good thing

Montreal GM Bergevin says the fact players are addressing their mental health is progress....2021
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• Morning Flurries: Avalanche open camp with lethal line combos
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Hockey is finally back — and if all goes well, it’s back for good. The NHL saw teams kick off their shortened training camps on Sunday, January 3rd, as all 31 clubs prepare for a sudden kick-off to the 115-day, 56-game season set to begin on January 13th. The Avalanche are one of the teams who managed to escape an off-season full ...2021
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• Colorado Avalanche Game 4 postponed as NHL players call for pause in wake of another police shooting
EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 26: Head coach Jared Bednar of the Colorado Avalanche looks on against the Dallas Stars during the first period in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 26, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images What happened and why. A day after the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and MLS suspen...2020
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• 2019-20 Player Review: Elvis Merzlikins started slow, but got hot on his way to rock star status
Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images Once he acclimated to North American ice, Elvis took Columbus by storm Elvis Merzlikins came over to the NHL this season to much hype. Hailed as the greatest goaltender outside of the NHL, he made his league debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins to much fanfare ... and was promptly shelled to the tune of seven goals allowed. Elvis would go on to lose ...2020
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• John Scott to Captain Pacific Division Team at 2016 NHL All-Star Game
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• Lawyer for Patrick Kane Accuser Comments on Rape Investigation
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• Martin Brodeur to Retire: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Flyers trade Coburn to Lightning: report
The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Braydon Coburn from the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. The Flyers will reportedly receive defenseman Radko Gudas, a first-round draft pick and a third-round p......2015
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• Chris Johnston: NHL pulling out of Beijing Olympics. Nobody can be blamed but something important is likely lost forever

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that’s roaring back to life, many of the world’s best male players were still aching to go to Beijing in February....2021
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• The Colorado Avalanche could trade for Taylor Hall as early as this week
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Avalanche are viewed as the ‘favorites’ to add Taylor Hall Where there’s smoke, there’s fire and right now Taylor Hall is engulfed in a cloud of burgundy and blue smoke. While some fans of the Colorado Avalanche don’t believe trading for Hall is something the team should do, general manager Joe Sakic very much disagrees - and he doesn’t want to wait until...2019
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• Andrew Shaw to Canadiens: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Jonathan Drouin Suspended Indefinitely by Lightning: Latest Details and Reaction
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• Morning Flurries: Avalanche open camp with lethal line combos
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• NHL All-Star Game 2015: Date, Start Time, Rosters, TV Schedule and Live Stream
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• Maple Leafs Should Make an Offer for Kraken’s McCann if Available
As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their search for a top-six forward, potential targets are starting to become known. Recently, on TSN’s Chris Johnston The Chris Johnston Show, he said that…...2025
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• Breaking: Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy
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• Open Thread: Team Canada vs. Team Sweden (6:00 p.m.)
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• Casey Mittelstadt signs a three-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Avalanche extend the new 2C in town for three years at 5.75M. The 2023-24 season is over, and the Colorado Avalanche is getting things squared away for 2024-25 and beyond. The first thing on the to-do list was re-signing RFA Casey Mittelstadt; they can check that box this morning. The 25-year-old will spend the next three seasons in the Mile High City, hop...2024
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• More Patrick Kane to the Rangers rumors starting to surface
Danny Wild-USA TODAY SportsCredit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY SportsIt looks like there are going to be more Patrick Kane to the Rangers rumors this summer. Chris Johnston noted […]...2024
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• Why Maple Leafs Should Leak the Captured Bench Bickering Audio
Speaking about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff woes, NHL insider Chris Johnston noted on his podcast this week that audio likely exists of the bench argument between William Nylander and…...2024
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• A Strong Hockey Market

Normally, having important dignitaries coming to one's city is usually a chance to roll out the red carpet. And perhaps the carpeting was changed for this evening at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, but the arrival of NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly wasn't really an opportunity to celebrate as they were in the city for business - specifically, the lack of bus...2024
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• Morning Flurries: Lehkonen confirmed neck injury
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• Chris Johnston: The Connor Bedard sweepstakes and key questions facing all 16 of the NHL’s non-playoff teams

An in-depth look at where things stand this off-season for all 16 teams that fell short of post-season play....2023
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• Insider Talks Reality of an Offer Sheet For Matthew Knies

The post Insider Talks Reality of an Offer Sheet For Matthew Knies appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. TSN insider Chris Johnston discussed speculation of an offer sheet for Matthew Knies this summer and if it's a real threat. The post Insider Talks Reality of an Offer Sheet For Matthew Knies appeared first on NHL Trade Talk....2025
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• The 4 Nations Face-Off sets the stage for the 2026 Winter Olympics

Photo by Andre Ringuette/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images Hockey at the Winter Olympics in 2026 will be electric, and the 4 Nations Face-Off has proven that! As this NHL season approached the pause set aside for the 4 Nations Face-Off, many fans were skeptical or not all that interested heading into the tournament. If you look at some of the comments on our 4 Nations previews, you...2025
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• Terriers remain at #3 in polls; SNL; Honorary Terrier; Extension for Webber; Women swept in Minnesota
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• A Strong Hockey Market
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• Dallas Stars a Team to Watch Regarding Jeff Petry Trade
The post Dallas Stars a Team to Watch Regarding Jeff Petry Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Chris Johnston highlights Dallas Stars as a possible fit for Jeff Petry, given his contract value, sparking trade speculation. The post Dallas Stars a Team to Watch Regarding Jeff Petry Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk....2023
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• Game 4 Preview: Avs, Lightning run it back in Tampa
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Avalanche can give themselves a chance at hoisting at home with a victory tonight. The Colorado Avalanche will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The Bolts scorched earth on the Avalanche in Game 3, winning 6-2 on the back of a four-goal second period. Can Colorado respond with a more confi...2022
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• Chris Johnston: Inside the NHL: Defining day for the NHLPA, early surprises and an under-the-radar Olympic candidate

On Monday, Donald Fehr will face tough questions about the NHL union’s failure to help Kyle Beach after his allegations of sexual abuse. Fehr’s answers will determine his fate, Chris Johnston writes....2021
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• Chris Johnston: It took 11 years for Blackhawks’ John Doe to see justice for alleged sexual assault — and more punishment may be coming

Graphic, heart-wrenching sexual misconduct allegations attach a stink to Chicago’s 2010 Stanley Cup, as former team execs around the league face meeting with commissioner over their involvement....2021
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• Colorado Avalanche Game Day - Giving St. Louis the Blues
Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche took a series lead after a strong game one performance. Can they keep home ice advantage and grasp a firm hold on the series tonight at Ball Arena? The Colorado Avalanche took a 1-0 series advantage in their first round matchup with the St. Louis Blues with a 4-1 victory Monday night. Colorado was all over St. Louis, forcing Blues...2021
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• John Scott to Captain Pacific Division Team at 2016 NHL All-Star Game
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