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Why Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, other celebrities want to buy the Ottawa Senators

Why Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, other celebrities want to buy the Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — While some hockey fans may be surprised by multiple celebrities facing off for a minority ownership stake in the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, experts who study the business of sport say the prospect stands to lift the team’s profile
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Oilers' McDavid among finalists for Ted Lindsay Award

Oilers' McDavid among finalists for Ted Lindsay Award

TORONTO — Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak and San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson are the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.
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Close games, nerves and drama lacking from Carolina-New Jersey and Seattle-Dallas matchups

Close games, nerves and drama lacking from Carolina-New Jersey and Seattle-Dallas matchups

Nerves. Excitement. Anxiety. All those emotions and feelings normally associated with the NHL playoffs have been mostly absent in the two conference semifinal series that resume on Thursday.
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Martinook's sudden surge jolts Hurricanes against Devils in NHL playoffs

Martinook's sudden surge jolts Hurricanes against Devils in NHL playoffs

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have never measured Jordan Martinook’s value solely in goals or assists. Yet these days, he is certainly making it easy to count those up, too.
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Stick-y business: NHL playoffs a showcase for savvy stickwork on offense and defense

Stick-y business: NHL playoffs a showcase for savvy stickwork on offense and defense

Alec Martinez remembers a time in his career when teams kept track of a stat less celebrated than goals and assists but arguably just as valuable. "They called them ticks," the veteran Vegas defenseman said.
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NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds

NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds

MONTREAL — A study of former National Hockey League players shows that enforcers who spent a lot of time dropping their gloves or in the penalty box lived significantly shorter lives than their peers.
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Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts

Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts

While some hockey fans may be surprised by multiple celebrities facing off for a minority ownership stake in the NHL's Ottawa Senators, experts who study the business of sport say the prospect stands to lift the team's profile to new heights, while s
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ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Whitecloud's name

ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Whitecloud's name

ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman's last name to toilet paper the previous night.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

When the second round of the post-season was about to start, sports betting sites determined Toronto and Edmonton were the favourites to meet in the Stanley Cup final. What a difference a week makes.
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Dallas and Seattle meet with series tied 2-2

Dallas and Seattle meet with series tied 2-2

Seattle Kraken (46-28-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 9:30 p.m.
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