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Sanford, Misiak land new deals from Blackhawks
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 17:44
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to contracts with forwards Zach Sanford and Martin Misiak.Sanford got a one-year, two-way contract that carries a $775,000 NHL cap hit. Misiak's deal is a three-year, entry-level contract that has an $878,333 cap hit.The contracts were announced Tuesday.The 29-year-old Sanford played for Arizona and Chicago this season, finishing with no goals…
Wheeler returns to lineup for Rangers in Game 4
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 18:36
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSUNRISE, Fla. -- Blake Wheeler is back for the New York Rangers, returning in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday.The veteran forward hasn't played since suffering a gruesome leg injury on Feb. 15. But Wheeler was slotted onto the Rangers' fourth line with Barclay Goodrow and Matt Rempe during warmups ahead…
Waddell quickly finds work as Blue Jackets GM
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 13:20
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Columbus Blue Jackets named Don Waddell as their general manager and president of hockey operations Tuesday, bringing in an experienced NHL executive to try to help turn around the franchise.Waddell joins the club days after stepping down as GM of the Carolina Hurricanes with his contract set to expire. His move to Columbus also coincides with John…
Keefe to challenge Devils' young core; eyes Cup
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 12:00
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEWARK, N.J. -- Sheldon Keefe was asked about his vision for the New Jersey Devils, who hired him as their new head coach last week."The vision is to win the Stanley Cup," said Keefe, who was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs after they lost in Game 7 to the Boston Bruins in the first round of the…
Smith, No. 4 overall pick in draft, joins Sharks
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 12:17
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe San Jose Sharks signed Will Smith, the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NHL draft, to an entry-level contract Tuesday.As a freshman at Boston College in 2023-24, Smith, 19, led the nation with 71 points (25 goals, 46 assists) in 41 games."Will is a dynamic and exciting young center and we are thrilled to have him join…
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