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Eichel joins Knights skate: 'An emotional moment'
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Tuesday, 11 January 2022 14:00
Jack Eichel said he was like a kid on Christmas morning during his first skate with the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday."It's a bit of an emotional moment for me. Another step in the process," he said after practice. "I know it's only an optional morning skate. But after everything that I've been through, things are getting back to normal."Eichel's…
Wild look long term, secure Merrill with extension
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Tuesday, 11 January 2022 14:17
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Wild agreed to terms Tuesday with defenseman Jon Merrill on a three-year, $3.6 million contract extension through the 2024-25 season.The 29-year-old from Oklahoma City has tied his career high with three goals to go with eight assists, a plus-8 rating and 51 blocked shots in 33 games this season, his first with the Wild,…
Islanders coach Trotz put in COVID-19 protocol
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Tuesday, 11 January 2022 14:22
New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz and defenseman Ryan Pulock were placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Tuesday.Trotz just returned to the team Saturday after taking a leave of absence. Pulock hasn't played since Nov. 15 because of a lower-body injury.New York hasn't played since Jan. 1. It had a four-game trip to play the Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks,…
NHL postpones Hurricanes' road game at Flyers
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Monday, 10 January 2022 20:02
NEW YORK -- The NHL has postponed Tuesday night's scheduled game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers because of COVID-19 issues with the Flyers, the league said Monday night.A spike in infections driven by the omicron variant of the coronavirus has led to frequent postponements in recent weeks. Three games scheduled for Monday night were called off. The Hurricanes-Flyers…
Penguins' Malkin could make season debut Tues.
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Monday, 10 January 2022 15:46
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Pittsburgh center Evgeni Malkin could make his season debut on Tuesday night when the Penguins face the Anaheim Ducks.Coach Mike Sullivan said Monday that he anticipates the four-time All-Star and 2012 Hart Trophy winner will be a game-time decision as Pittsburgh continues its West Coast swing.Malkin, 35, hasn't played since undergoing right knee surgery in June. Malkin…
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