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Wings part with Abdelkader among NHL buyouts
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Tuesday, 06 October 2020 11:13
NEW YORK -- NHL teams continue to clear salary cap space with free agency starting later this week.The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Justin Abdelkader on unconditional waivers Tuesday for the purpose of buying out his contract. The Montreal Canadiens did the same with defenseman Karl Alzner, who had been relegated to the minors for much of last season.Abdelkader had…
Oilers star McDavid tests positive for COVID-19
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Monday, 05 October 2020 21:07
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced on Monday night.McDavid's positive test came during medical testing earlier on Monday."Since that time, he has been in voluntary self-quarantine at his home. He will continue to be monitored and will follow all associated health protocols," the franchise said in a statement.The Oilers said that McDavid is…
New Sabres GM: 'No intention' of trading Eichel
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Monday, 05 October 2020 17:47
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Rather than focusing on his first NHL draft as a general manager, Kevyn Adams was busy reassuring the Buffalo Sabres fan base he has no intention of trading captain Jack Eichel."I'm hoping I'm clarifying it for you, but that to me is an easy question, because we have no intention of doing that," Adams said during the…
Flyers' Niskanen decides to retire with year left
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Monday, 05 October 2020 14:18
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Matt Niskanen has decided to retire from the NHL.Niskanen, 33, had one year left on his contract at $5.75 million against the salary cap, which will come off the Flyers' books as a result of his retirement."Thank you to the Flyers organization for the opportunity to play in Philly last season," Niskanen said in a statement released…
Bruins' Sweeney dismisses talk of trading Rask
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Monday, 05 October 2020 12:24
Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said nothing has changed with the status of star goalie Tuukka Rask, despite rampant trade speculation surrounding the Vezina Trophy-nominated goaltender."As a matter of fact, our staff has communicated with Tuukka. As I said before, he remains a big part of our roster planning going forward. He was second in the Vezina balloting, and…
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