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Custom stick supply affected by coronavirus
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Monday, 10 February 2020 05:32
If the coronavirus outbreak continues for much longer, NHL players could be struggling to find a key piece of equipment: sticks.During Thursday's Sabres-Wings broadcast, NBC's Pierre McGuire said that equipment managers for NHL teams are talking about a shortage of sticks.This is becoming true, but there is an important distinction. The majority of pro players use custom composite sticks --…
The NHL's best and worst this week: Ryan Strome is making a case to stay in New York
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Sunday, 09 February 2020 11:31
On June 22, 2017, then-New York Islanders forward Ryan Strome was flying from Toronto to Chicago. He was supposed to meet his brother, Dylan, at O'Hare International Airport, and together, they were going to attend the NHL draft to cheer on their youngest brother, Matthew.While surfing Twitter on the plane, Ryan saw that there had been a big trade involving…
Avalanche's Kadri exits with injury after fall
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Sunday, 09 February 2020 19:42
Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri left Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild with an injury after an awkward fall backward during an offensive zone faceoff in the second period.Kadri, who appeared to twist his left leg as he back-passed the puck after the faceoff, returned to the ice for the third period and played one shift before returning to…
Bruins' Lauzon suspended 2 games for illegal hit
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Sunday, 09 February 2020 09:14
Boston Bruins defenseman Jeremy Lauzon has been given a two-game suspension for an illegal hit during Saturday's game against the Arizona Coyotes, the NHL department of player safety announced Sunday.Lauzon had been ejected from the Bruins' 4-2 victory for his check to Derek Stepan's head late in the first period.Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy had debated the severity of the hit,…
Drouin returns to Canadiens for crucial stretch
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Saturday, 08 February 2020 16:14
Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin returned to the lineup Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.Drouin, recovering from wrist surgery, last played Nov. 15 for the Canadiens and returns in time for a pivotal stretch as Montreal clings to contention in the congested Eastern Conference playoff race.Drouin, 24, played on the third line against Toronto, alongside Max Domi and…
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