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Nugent-Hopkins plays for the Stanley Cup 13 years to the day since being drafted by the Oilers

Nugent-Hopkins plays for the Stanley Cup 13 years to the day since being drafted by the Oilers

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — When the Edmonton Oilers selected Ryan Nugent-Hopkins with the first pick in the 2011 NHL draft, they had missed the playoffs five consecutive seasons. They did not qualify for seven of his eight first seasons, either.
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Montreal's 1993 Stanley Cup champions are watching as Edmonton can end Canada's title drought

Montreal's 1993 Stanley Cup champions are watching as Edmonton can end Canada's title drought

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — When members of the 1993 Montreal Canadiens gathered for a reunion to commemorate 30 years since they won the Stanley Cup, they told stories and reminisced about the championship run.
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Oilers' Perry not thinking retirement ahead of Game 7: 'I've got more in me'

Oilers' Perry not thinking retirement ahead of Game 7: 'I've got more in me'

SUNRISE — Corey Perry isn't going anywhere. The Edmonton Oilers forward was drafted by Anaheim in 2003, made his NHL debut in 2005, and won his only Stanley Cup in 2007.
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'Dreamt of yourself playing in that game': McDavid, Oilers ready for Cup climax

'Dreamt of yourself playing in that game': McDavid, Oilers ready for Cup climax

SUNRISE — Connor McDavid envisioned this moment. Growing up in the suburbs north of Toronto — whether it was the outdoor rinks, the arenas or on the street with friends — hockey glory danced in his mind's eye. Just like countless Canadian kids.
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Marc Savard joins Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff as an assistant

Marc Savard joins Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff as an assistant

TORONTO — Marc Savard was hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs as an assistant coach on Sunday. The hiring completed head coach Craig Berube’s staff for the upcoming season.
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Connor McDavid and the Oilers can make history in Stanley Cup Final Game 7 against the Panthers

Connor McDavid and the Oilers can make history in Stanley Cup Final Game 7 against the Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Connor McDavid admired and looked up to Sidney Crosby as the kind of player he wanted to become one day.
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For the Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring either immortality or ignominy

For the Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring either immortality or ignominy

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It's very simple for the Florida Panthers now: Win on Monday, and you're Stanley Cup champions. Lose on Monday, and you're the first team since World War II that blew a 3-0 lead in hockey's title series.
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Michkov is being released by his KHL club, a step toward him joining the Flyers, AP source says

Michkov is being released by his KHL club, a step toward him joining the Flyers, AP source says

Matvei Michkov is being released by his club in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, the first step toward the Philadelphia Flyers’ top prospect joining them in the NHL next season, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
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The Sharks acquire Egor Afanasyev from the Predators for Ozzy Wiesblatt

The Sharks acquire Egor Afanasyev from the Predators for Ozzy Wiesblatt

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks acquired forward Egor Afanasyev from the Nashville Predators on Sunday for forward Ozzy Wiesblatt.
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Basketball ties aside, Macklin Celebrini focused on hockey as NHL draft's presumptive No. 1 pick

Basketball ties aside, Macklin Celebrini focused on hockey as NHL draft's presumptive No. 1 pick

Having a father working for the Golden State Warriors and former NBA star Steve Nash for an uncle, college hockey player of the year and the presumptive No. 1 NHL draft pick Macklin Celebrin , likes to think he’s got game.
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