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Ben Kindel, player development and line usage: Treat your third-line like another scoring line

Ben Kindel, player development and line usage: Treat your third-line like another scoring line

Do not get too focused on where certain players are on the pre-game line chart for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season.
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Macklin Celebrini, 20, named San Jose Sharks captain

Macklin Celebrini, 20, named San Jose Sharks captain

The San Jose Sharks named 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini captain on Friday, Sept 25. Here's why it's deserved.
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Hurricanes are defending champs, Panthers look loaded up for a run as the biggest NHL season begins

Hurricanes are defending champs, Panthers look loaded up for a run as the biggest NHL season begins

The Carolina Hurricanes head into the NHL season as the defending Stanley Cup champion
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Toronto's Gavin McKenna headlines a talent-heavy, exciting NHL rookie class

Toronto's Gavin McKenna headlines a talent-heavy, exciting NHL rookie class

Gavin McKenna is in the spotlight as the top draft pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing in one of the NHL's most intense markets
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Lars Eller Joins Florida Panthers, Bringing Veteran Presence and Stanley Cup Experience

Lars Eller Joins Florida Panthers, Bringing Veteran Presence and Stanley Cup Experience

Lars Eller Joins Florida Panthers, Bringing Veteran Presence and Stanley Cup Experience
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Devils in the Details – 9/25/26: Missing Time Edition

Devils in the Details – 9/25/26: Missing Time Edition

New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 9/25/26
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Filip Chytil injury update after Canucks forward, referee collide

Filip Chytil injury update after Canucks forward, referee collide

The Vancouver Canucks' Filip Chytil left an NHL preseason game after crashing into the boards following a fluke collision with referee Riley Brace.
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Vitali Pinchuk impresses in wild Nashville Predators' preseason debut vs Hurricanes

Vitali Pinchuk impresses in wild Nashville Predators' preseason debut vs Hurricanes

The Nashville Predators lost 6-5 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sept. 24. Forward Vitali Pinchuk scored a goal and assist in his preseason debut.
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Avalanche return strong nucleus from the blue line to the top line and remain a Stanley Cup favorite

Avalanche return strong nucleus from the blue line to the top line and remain a Stanley Cup favorite

The Colorado Avalanche are gearing up for another strong season as a top Stanley Cup contender
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Kraken look to end playoff drought in coach Lane Lambert’s second season in charge

Kraken look to end playoff drought in coach Lane Lambert’s second season in charge

The Seattle Kraken aim to return to the postseason under coach Lane Lambert
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Aleksander Barkov's return has the Cup-contending Florida Panthers smiling entering the season

Aleksander Barkov's return has the Cup-contending Florida Panthers smiling entering the season

Aleksander Barkov says not being able to play for the Florida Panthers last season has given him a new perspective
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How Chris MacFarland's team-building obsession led him to Predators | Exclusive

How Chris MacFarland's team-building obsession led him to Predators | Exclusive

In an exclusive interview, Chris MacFarland shares the life moments that led him to being named Nashville Predators general manager in June.