Frank Nazar & Spencer Knight Shine, Blackhawks Lose 3-2 To Panthers
The Chicago Blackhawks had a tall hill to climb with their first game of the season being against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. That would be a tough start for a team full of seasoned veterans, let alone a young squad like the Blackhawks.
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Travis Green Says Senators Are 'Headed In the Right Direction'
48 hours after the Ottawa Senators' final preseason game, head coach Travis Green held court with the media on Monday, answering some of the key questions facing the team on the doorstep of the NHL regular season. The rehearsal is over, and Green sounded like a coach who's content with his troops on the other side of the always-too-long preseason.
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NHL Trade Rumors: Flyers Badly Need Defensive Upgrades
3 Players The Oilers Can Spend The $5 Million McDavid Savings On
Realistically, Connor McDavid could have asked for $17.5 million and gotten it without anyone blinking an eye. That number ($500K over Kirill Kaprizov) was a number many thought was realistic before the Edmonton Oilers' captain signed a two-year, $12.5 million extension on Monday. When asked why that number, McDavid responded, "Gives us a chance to extend our window here in Edmonton."
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After 'Tremendous Camp' Devils' Prospect Expected To Take On Big Role With Comets