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NHL's 2022-23 season to begin in Europe, first games in Canada come five days later

NHL's 2022-23 season to begin in Europe, first games in Canada come five days later

The upcoming NHL regular season will start in Europe, with the first games in Canada not coming for another five days. The NHL announced its 2022-23 schedule Wednesday, with the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks kicking off the season Oct.
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Devils name Kate Madigan as assistant GM, furthering trend

Devils name Kate Madigan as assistant GM, furthering trend

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have named their first female assistant general manager, making Kate Madigan the sixth woman to hold the title in the NHL.
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Canadian Jessica Campbell first female assistant coach in American Hockey League

Canadian Jessica Campbell first female assistant coach in American Hockey League

Jessica Campbell broke a professional hockey barrier for women as the first female assistant coach in the American Hockey League. The 30-year-old from Rocanville, Sask., was named to the Coachella Valley Firebirds coaching staff Tuesday.
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Avs start moves toward defending title, bring back Cogliano

Avs start moves toward defending title, bring back Cogliano

DENVER (AP) — The Stanley Cup championship celebrations are quieting down for the Colorado Avalanche. Time to get down to the business of defending their title.
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Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL's first Black GM

Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL's first Black GM

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks' three-month search for a general manager ended with a barrier-breaking hire as the team made longtime NHL forward Mike Grier the first Black GM in league history.
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Agent: Top NHL goalie prospect sent to Russian military base

Agent: Top NHL goalie prospect sent to Russian military base

Philadelphia Flyers goaltending prospect Ivan Fedotov, who reportedly was picked up by law enforcement in Russia last week ahead of a planned move to the U.S., is now at a remote military base in northern Russia, his agent said Tuesday. The agent, J.
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Penguins sign goalie Casey DeSmith to a 2-year extension

Penguins sign goalie Casey DeSmith to a 2-year extension

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are sticking with Casey DeSmith, signing the team's No. 2 goaltender to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday that carries an average annual value of $1.8 million.
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Islanders hire Houda, Wiseman as assistant coaches

Islanders hire Houda, Wiseman as assistant coaches

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders have hired Doug Houda and Brian Wiseman as assistant coaches, the team said Tuesday. Houda joins new Isles coach Lane Lambert’s staff after six seasons as an assistant with the Detroit Red Wings.
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New York Rangers give Gauthier 1-year contract extension

New York Rangers give Gauthier 1-year contract extension

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have given forward Julien Gauthier a one-year contract extension. Rangers general manager Chris Drury announced the move on Tuesday.
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Wickenheiser among three Maple Leafs promoted to assistant general manager

Wickenheiser among three Maple Leafs promoted to assistant general manager

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have promoted Hayley Wickenheiser, Ryan Hardy and Darryl Metcalf to assistant general manager and hired Curtis Sanford as a goaltending coach.
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