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Injured Letang takes on new role during Penguins' Cup run

Injured Letang takes on new role during Penguins' Cup run

PITTSBURGH — When Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang announced his season was over due to a neck injury, he confidently predicted his absence wouldn't change his team's chances of repeating as Stanley Cup champions.
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Home of the NHL Winnipeg Jets gets new moniker after Bell MTS merger

Home of the NHL Winnipeg Jets gets new moniker after Bell MTS merger

WINNIPEG — The home of the National Hockey League Winnipeg Jets is getting a new name. After 13 years as MTS Centre, the downtown arena is being renamed Bell MTS Place. The change reflects the recent takeover by Bell Canada of MTS.
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New York Islanders name Scott Gomez an assistant coach

New York Islanders name Scott Gomez an assistant coach

NEW YORK — The New York Islanders have added Scott Gomez to their coaching staff. Islanders coach Doug Weight announced Tuesday that Gomez will begin his coaching career this season.
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Bruins sign Notre Dame's Bjork to 3-year entry-level deal

Bruins sign Notre Dame's Bjork to 3-year entry-level deal

BOSTON — The Bruins have signed forward Anders Bjork to an entry-level contract. The team said Tuesday that the three-year deal for the 20-year-old Notre Dame standout is set to begin next season.
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Ottawa Senators centre Derick Brassard to undergo shoulder surgery

Ottawa Senators centre Derick Brassard to undergo shoulder surgery

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators announced today that centre Derick Brassard will require surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
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Meet P.K. Subban's sidekick and the Preds secret weapon vs. Crosby and Malkin

Meet P.K. Subban's sidekick and the Preds secret weapon vs. Crosby and Malkin

PITTSBURGH — Mattias Ekholm's teammates wonder why it took so long for the 27-year-old Nashville Predators defenceman to get his due.
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Jake Guentzel scores go-ahead goal late as Pens hang on for Game 1 win

Jake Guentzel scores go-ahead goal late as Pens hang on for Game 1 win

PITTSBURGH — They could chuckle about it afterward because, however ugly, the Pittsburgh Penguins managed to come away with a win.
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NHL commissioner Bettman re-affirms that NHL won't participate in 2018 Olympics

NHL commissioner Bettman re-affirms that NHL won't participate in 2018 Olympics

PITTSBURGH — Gary Bettman shovelled a little more dirt on NHLers playing at the 2018 Olympics.
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NHL awards 2018 all-star showcase to Tampa, 3-on-3 tournament returns

NHL awards 2018 all-star showcase to Tampa, 3-on-3 tournament returns

NEW YORK — The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the 2018 NHL all-star showcase, the league announced Monday. The mid-season event will take place Jan.
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Boucher says Senators should be prepared to "start back at zero" next season

Boucher says Senators should be prepared to "start back at zero" next season

OTTAWA — Guy Boucher called the Ottawa Senators' playoff run a "gigantic step" in the right direction, but cautioned the team should be prepared to start "from scratch" next season.
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