Hockey
NHL prospect pipeline reset: The deepest, weakest and most improved farm systems
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Tuesday, 05 May 2020 08:51
This unusual 2019-20 hockey season was cut short for most prospects, as the coronavirus pandemic canceled remaining games in multiple leagues around the world. And it may take another twist soon, with the 2020 NHL draft potentially being held before the season is completed or perhaps canceled. With that in mind, it's a good time to take stock of where…
Inside stories of Michael Jordan's time as an NHL owner
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Wednesday, 06 May 2020 05:59
The Breakers is an opulent resort on the sands of Palm Beach, and a frequent site for the National Hockey League's Board of Governors meetings. Its cathedral ceilings recall gaudy European palaces. Its ocean views are the stuff of office daydreams. But in December 2000, there was another sight to behold at The Breakers: a 6-foot-6 basketball legend towering over…
Panthers agree with '18 1st-rounder Denisenko
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Tuesday, 05 May 2020 15:23
MIAMI -- The Florida Panthers finally have a deal with Russian forward Grigori Denisenko.The Panthers announced Tuesday that Denisenko has agreed to a three-year entry-level contract -- though it remains unclear when that contract will be officially signed and begin to take effect, given the uncertainty of the current NHL season because of the coronavirus pandemic.Denisenko was the 15th overall…
One NHL team's plans for reopening arenas
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Tuesday, 05 May 2020 05:11
When the NHL paused its season because of the coronavirus on March 12, San Jose Sharks president Jonathan Becher was congratulated by a friend for "having summer vacation early."Like most things related to COVID-19, there was perception, and then there was reality."I feel busier than I have felt in a very long time," Becher told ESPN last week. "We've had…
NHL Viewers Club: Mario Lemieux's five-goal outburst at Madison Square Garden
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Monday, 04 May 2020 18:34
With the 2019-20 NHL season on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic (here's the latest update on where things stand), we've started the NHL Viewers Club, highlighting some of the most rewatchable games from this season -- such as when EBUG David Ayres beat the Maple Leafs -- along with some cool hockey documentaries on ESPN+. So far, that has…
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Monday, 04 May 2020 15:37
Leafs ink KHL's top-scoring defenseman Lehtonen
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Devils give ticket holders refund, donation options
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Ex-NHL enforcer Laraque tests positive for virus
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Avs strike 3-year deal with 2018 pick Annunen
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How the coronavirus pandemic has given leverage to NHL players
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How weed became 'whatever': Leagues are ditching old policies
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NHL hopes to reopen training facilities in late May
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Wings sign Swedish forward Brome for one year
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NHL selling licensed team logo face coverings
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