Chris Wassel

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St. Louis Blues: This Year’s Stanley Cup Road Warriors?

Although we are only the second round, the St. Louis Blues have enjoyed being on the road with a 4-0 record.

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What the Extra Day Off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Means to Remaining NHL Teams

An extra day off between games doesn't always happen during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but when it does it can be appreciated by the players, coaches, fans and journalists.

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NHL Rumors — Robin Lehner, Jack Hughes, and Steve Yzerman

Silence is golden for Robin Lehner and Islanders Larry Brooks of the New York Post:  The good news for those concerned about Robin Lehner leaving the Islanders is that there should be no worry. Fortunately for Islanders fans, the lack…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Jacob Trouba, Kyle Connor, Patrik Laine

Winnipeg Jets -- Who Stays, Who Goes  Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun:  Unfortunately, Winnipeg exited early after a six-game series loss to St. Louis. The Jets played below average since the All-Star Break as some would argue this was…

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2018-19 Top 10 Philadelphia Flyers Prospects

The 2018-19 regular season is over. Now is the time to take a look at some of the Philadelphia Flyers’ prospects (Carter Hart, Philippe Myers, and Morgan Frost) and what they have been up to this year. Have some taken…

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2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs Notebook – Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes

2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Taking a closer look at the first round matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes.

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Minnesota Wild, and Todd McLellan

Arizona Coyotes eye more changes in offseason Craig Morgan of The Athletic:  Again, Arizona faces uncertainty from a multitude of fronts. One of them will be what they do with John MacLean. Will they keep him or let him go?…

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NHL Rumors: Taylor Hall, Jeff Skinner, and Chris Kreider

Into the mind of Taylor Hall this offseason... Neal McHale: The merry-go-round with Taylor Hall and the New Jersey Devils has begun with one clear message. Ray Shero must work on the team's talent gap this summer. It is time.…

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Quick Hits: Tuesday Injury Update and Headlines

Mikko Rantanen closer to returning and could play in Game 1  Rick Sadowski: Mikko Rantanen practicing in a light contact jersey was encouraging on Monday. However, he expects to also fully practice on Wednesday. This means a Game 1 return…

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A Look From The NHL Bottom: Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens nearly made the playoffs this season as they fell just a few points short. It is time to take a look from the bottom to see what improvements can be made.

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NHL Rumors: Ryan Kesler, Detroit, and Dylan Strome

Ryan Kesler's hip continues to betray him Dan Arritt of NHL.com:  The words no athletes want to hear are career-ending surgery. Ryan Kesler faces that possible reality over the coming months, maybe weeks. Since hip surgery two years ago, Kesler…

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Quick Hits: Monday Injury Update, Connor McDavid, and Headlines

Connor McDavid did not break his leg but MRI still looms Mark Spector: Edmonton Oilers and NHL fans alike hold their collective breath as Connor McDavid appeared Sunday without crutches. MRI expected later on Sunday or Monday will be telling…

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