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GM: Hurricanes 'capable' of finally making playoffs

GM: Hurricanes 'capable' of finally making playoffs

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes figure they look like a playoff team on paper. They're eager to find out if that translates to the ice.
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Hurricanes look for improvement after busy summer

Hurricanes look for improvement after busy summer

CAROLINA HURRICANES LAST SEASON: 36-31-15, 87 points. Seventh place in Metropolitan Division. COACH: Bill Peters (fourth season, fourth NHL season). ADDED: G Scott Darling, RW Justin Williams, D Trevor van Riemsdyk, C Marcus Kruger.
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Taste of playoffs not enough for young Blue Jackets

Taste of playoffs not enough for young Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The resurgence of the Columbus Blue Jackets last season was every bit as surprising as the previous year's collapse.
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Wereknski a key to Blue Jackets and not just the blue line

Wereknski a key to Blue Jackets and not just the blue line

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS LAST SEASON: 50-24-8, third in Metropolitan Division. Eliminated by Pittsburgh in first round of playoffs. COACH: John Tortorella, third year, 84-57-16. ADDED: LW Artemi Panarin.
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Islanders look to get off to better start under Weight

Islanders look to get off to better start under Weight

NEW YORK — After missing the playoffs by a point last season, the New York Islanders will be looking to get off to a better start as they begin their first full season under Doug Weight.
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Tavares, Islanders hope for strong start, return to playoffs

Tavares, Islanders hope for strong start, return to playoffs

NEW YORK ISLANDERS LAST SEASON: 41-29-12, 94 points. Fifth in Metropolitan Division. COACH: Doug Weight (second season, second NHL season). ADDED: F Jordan Eberle. LOST: F Ryan Strome, D Travis Hamonic, G Jean-Francois Berube.
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Trump visit tarnishes Sidney Crosby's crown in his usually admiring hometown

Trump visit tarnishes Sidney Crosby's crown in his usually admiring hometown

HALIFAX — A year after Halifax decided to consider naming a street after Sidney Crosby, the hockey superstar suddenly finds himself embroiled in an ugly political mess that has some residents openly musing about rescinding the offer.
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Sabres' fresh start features motivated Jack Eichel

Sabres' fresh start features motivated Jack Eichel

BUFFALO SABRES LAST SEASON: 33-37-12, 78 points. Finished last in Atlantic Division and 15th in Eastern Conference, extending playoff drought to sixth consecutive season. COACH: Phil Housley (first season, first NHL season).
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Flyers think mix of veterans, youth will lead to playoffs

Flyers think mix of veterans, youth will lead to playoffs

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS LAST SEASON: 39-33-10, 88 points. 11th in the Eastern Conference. COACH: Dave Hakstol (third season, third NHL season) ADDED: G Brian Elliott LOST: F Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, F Nick Cousins, D Michael Del Zotto.
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Pominville eager to help Sabres bring back buzz in Buffalo

Pominville eager to help Sabres bring back buzz in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Back in Buffalo for a second stint, former Sabres captain Jason Pominville is the only member of a retooled lineup with firsthand knowledge of how much buzz the team can generate around town when winning.
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