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The cases for, against every top NHL MVP candidate
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Tuesday, 04 February 2020 14:58
Much of the fun (or madness, depending on your perspective) when it comes to debating the Hart Trophy every NHL season stems from the vague definition of the award. It's that ambiguity that lends itself to colorful debate, with opinions on what actually constitutes "most valuable" varying wildly depending on who you ask.In the eyes of many, you need to…
Price out with flu as Canadiens take on Devils
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Tuesday, 04 February 2020 14:56
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, who's battling the flu, will miss Tuesday's game in New Jersey, the team announced.Charlie Lindgren will start against the Devils and will be backed up by Cayden Primeau, who was called up this week from Montreal's American Hockey League affiliate. Lindgren is 0-3 this season with a 3.40 goals-against average and an .892 save percentage.Price…
Kings' Doughty returns from injury vs. Capitals
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Tuesday, 04 February 2020 15:59
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will return from a lower-body injury Tuesday against the Capitals in Washington, the team announced.Doughty, who missed three games, was on the ice for morning skate and was paired with Alec Martinez. He was among the first Kings out of the tunnel for pregame warm-ups, as well.When Doughty was scratched last Wednesday against Tampa…
NHL rookie rankings: Quinn Hughes' Calder case gains steam
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Monday, 03 February 2020 07:32
Quinn Hughes was the only rookie to appear at NHL All-Star Weekend, earning the vote as the last man in for the Pacific Division. If a national audience hadn't seen much of the budding American star, it certainly got a good education in his skill level. That included Wayne Gretzky, who was miked up on Team Pacific's bench as its…
NHL Awards Watch: Calder, Norris trophy races in state of chaos
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Monday, 03 February 2020 16:57
Since the previous NHL Awards Watch, the Professional Hockey Writers Association published its midseason awards ballot. This gives us a good idea on where the wind is blowing on the major awards. While a lot can change over the next few months, and particularly in tight playoff races, note that four of the five PHWA-voted awards leaders at the midpoint…
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