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Senators announce cuts; Ducks paying staff
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Thursday, 02 April 2020 15:48
The Ottawa Senators are making temporary layoffs and salary reductions because of COVID-19.The team's parent company says the full-time workforce will be reduced starting Sunday, when the NHL club's season was originally scheduled to end.Those not laid off could be placed on furlough. Others could have their salaries reduced. Health benefits will continue uninterrupted."We will pull through by staying committed…
Wysh List: Is Connor McDavid an incomplete player?
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Thursday, 02 April 2020 04:37
Connor McDavid is the best forward in the NHL.That's according to his peers, for two years running. McDavid won that accolade in the NHLPA Players Poll released this week, with 68.3% of the vote from 555 respondents. He won it last season, too, with 63.64% of the vote from 517 respondents. In both seasons, no other player won any category…
Ranger, the NHL's first service-puppy trainee has found a new home -- and new purpose
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Wednesday, 01 April 2020 07:14
The New York Rangers' most significant recent free-agent acquisition might not have been superstar winger and MVP front-runner Artemi Panarin. Instead, their best signing might turn out to be someone who didn't score a single goal -- but still chewed and clawed his way into their hearts.The Blueshirts became the first NHL team to add a service-puppy trainee to their…
Four more members of Senators org test positive
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Wednesday, 01 April 2020 12:34
The Ottawa Senators said four more members of the organization who were part of their California road trip in March tested positive for COVID-19, though they have recovered.The Senators previously said two of their players had tested positive. The only other known coronavirus cases among NHL players are two members of the Colorado Avalanche."Members of the team and staff self-isolated…
Sabres star Eichel donates 5,000 medical masks
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Wednesday, 01 April 2020 16:44
Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel has purchased 5,000 personal protective equipment masks to be distributed to local hospitals dealing with shortages as a result of the coronavirus.Eichel purchased the masks from Bauer Hockey, which has shifted its production from making sports equipment during the pandemic."Thank you to all our healthcare workers, you truly are our heroes & thank you to…
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