Chris Wassel

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NHL Rumors: Werenski, Hedman, and the Playoff Bubble

Zach Werenski status still up in the air for Game 5 Darren Dreger: This seemed like a foregone conclusion based on video but Werenski did have an MRI on an upper-body injury (shoulder possibly) and the results are unknown as…

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NHL News: Capitals, Lightning, Golden Knights, and Flyers

Tom Gulitti:  Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson will not play again on Sunday. Game 1 projects to be either Tuesday or Wednesday and Carlson is still receiving treatment. Therefore, his status is currently uncertain. Tampa Bay Lightning:  Defenseman Victor Hedman…

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NHL Playoffs: Toronto Maple Leafs Force Game 5 with Improbable Comeback

The Toronto Maple Leafs did the unthinkable just a night after the Columbus Blue Jackets rebounded from a 3-0 deficit. Simply, they returned the favor in a spectacular way.

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NHL Rumors: Tallon, Sullivan, and the Penguins

Dale Tallon to be relieved of GM and President duties Sportsnet: This felt predestined but reports have confirmed that Tallon will be dismissed by the Florida Panthers. It is the second time Tallon hired Joel Quenneville only to be fired…

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NHL News: Wild, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Coyotes and Islanders

Sarah McLellan:  Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter could not play on Friday night due to an undisclosed injury against the Vancouver Canucks. At first, it was reported to be a game-time decision but clearly he could not go. Chris Johnston: …

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NHL Playoffs GameDay Notebook: Arizona Coyotes vs Nashville Predators Game 4

The Nashville Predators try to avoid elimination at the hands of the Arizona Coyotes on Friday afternoon. Can their forwards step up along with their special teams?

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Brind’amour, and Puljujarvi

Steven Stamkos and the mystery of NHL Playoff Injuries Joe Smith: This will not sit well with Tampa Bay Lightning fans but Stamkos, as expected, will sit out Saturday's round robin finale. The forward will not play against the Philadelphia…

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NHL News: Jets, Blues, Golden Knights, Panthers, Maple Leafs, Oilers and Capitals

Ken Wiebe:  Winnipeg Jets forward Mathieu Perreault played in Game 4 against the Calgary Flames even after being roughed up after a big hit by Sam Bennett in Game 3. Patrik Laine and Mark Scheifele did not play in the…

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NHL Resumption? What It All Means

The ball is rolling towards resuming their season. Things likely won't get going until July but the planning is well underway.

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2019-20 Top 10 New Jersey Devils Prospects

This is a March 2020 update of the New Jersey Devils top-ten prospects.

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NHL injury Outlook: Is anyone safe now?

There were 125 players listed on the injury report that past week, which is down a little. A look at the injury situation for a few notable players.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres

A quick look into what the offseason could bring for the Chicago Blackhawks goaltending situation and the Buffalo Sabres mess.

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