Corycm
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I’m a Leafs fan, I don’t know why this is making me laugh so hard but here we are.
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Hollywood
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Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will miss more time as he continues to recover from a difficult battle with COVID-19.
Ristolainen, 26, detailed his struggles with significant drops in oxygen levels, intense chest pain, and fatigue to Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat on Friday, according to The Buffalo News' Lance Lysowski and Mike Harrington via Google Translate.
The Sabres had an outbreak in late January and were kept off the ice for 14 days. Blue-liner Jake McCabe, who also had COVID-19, says Ristolainen's scary experience proves how serious the virus is.
"I was texting with 'Risto' and we were both going through it together," McCabe said, according to Lysowski and Harrington. "So obviously, he had a little bit of a worse case than I did and maybe not even a little bit, a lot worse.
"It just goes to show how crazy and serious this virus really is. And Risto is probably the fittest guy on our team. For him to battle like this, it's very tough and unfortunate."
Head coach Ralph Krueger says it will be a "long process" for Ristolainen to return to the lineup because of what he's gone through.
The 6-foot-4 rearguard has tallied two goals and six points while logging a team-high 23:34 of average ice time over 10 games this season.
Ristolainen, 26, detailed his struggles with significant drops in oxygen levels, intense chest pain, and fatigue to Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat on Friday, according to The Buffalo News' Lance Lysowski and Mike Harrington via Google Translate.
The Sabres had an outbreak in late January and were kept off the ice for 14 days. Blue-liner Jake McCabe, who also had COVID-19, says Ristolainen's scary experience proves how serious the virus is.
"I was texting with 'Risto' and we were both going through it together," McCabe said, according to Lysowski and Harrington. "So obviously, he had a little bit of a worse case than I did and maybe not even a little bit, a lot worse.
"It just goes to show how crazy and serious this virus really is. And Risto is probably the fittest guy on our team. For him to battle like this, it's very tough and unfortunate."
Head coach Ralph Krueger says it will be a "long process" for Ristolainen to return to the lineup because of what he's gone through.
The 6-foot-4 rearguard has tallied two goals and six points while logging a team-high 23:34 of average ice time over 10 games this season.
Jonathan Y
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Jonathan Y
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Wow. Fuck COVID man. Hope he gets better! Really been a highlight amongst my defenders. Luckily Cirelli seems to be ready to come back so that helps some
Hollywood
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The New Jersey Devils named forward Nico Hischier as the club's next captain on Saturday.
New Jersey drafted Hischier first overall in 2017. The 6-foot-1 pivot joins Nashville Predators rearguard Roman Josi as the second Swiss-born captain in league history.
New Jersey drafted Hischier first overall in 2017. The 6-foot-1 pivot joins Nashville Predators rearguard Roman Josi as the second Swiss-born captain in league history.
Hollywood
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The Anaheim Ducks placed veteran forward Adam Henrique on waivers, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Henrique, 31, has three years remaining on his contract beyond this season with an annual cap hit of $5.82 million. The Ducks signed him prior to the 2019-20 campaign.
The 6-foot pivot led Anaheim in goals (26) and points (43) through 71 games last season but has amassed just four points over 16 contests this year.
Henrique has collected 189 goals and 193 assists over 681 career games since the New Jersey Devils drafted him in the third round in 2008.
Henrique, 31, has three years remaining on his contract beyond this season with an annual cap hit of $5.82 million. The Ducks signed him prior to the 2019-20 campaign.
The 6-foot pivot led Anaheim in goals (26) and points (43) through 71 games last season but has amassed just four points over 16 contests this year.
Henrique has collected 189 goals and 193 assists over 681 career games since the New Jersey Devils drafted him in the third round in 2008.
I’m Just Ken
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Those Nordique jerseys
BjorgenFjorgen
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Man, this is so unbelievably picturesque. Would kill to play at a rink like this or on Lake Louise or something. Looks so much better than just at a huge football stadium.
I’m Just Ken
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I know the league won’t do it because of money, but they should consider shifting to something smaller instead of the stadiums.
I’m Just Ken
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A little hard to follow the puck.
love em, would have gotten one if they weren’t white. Nords were my team when i started following hockey and collecting hockey cards
Hollywood
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The NHL delayed the resumption of Saturday's outdoor game featuring the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights until midnight ET due to poor ice conditions caused by extreme sun.
"We've played in rain, we've played in snow," the commissioner said while confirming the suspension of play on NBC, according to the Toronto Star's Kevin McGran. "Sunshine has always been our enemy."
The two teams completed the first period, with the Avalanche taking a 1-0 lead into the intermission. The start of the second frame was delayed for over an hour before Bettman made the announcement.
When play resumes, the game will air on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada. It will shift from NBC to NBCSN in the United States.
"We've played in rain, we've played in snow," the commissioner said while confirming the suspension of play on NBC, according to the Toronto Star's Kevin McGran. "Sunshine has always been our enemy."
The two teams completed the first period, with the Avalanche taking a 1-0 lead into the intermission. The start of the second frame was delayed for over an hour before Bettman made the announcement.
When play resumes, the game will air on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada. It will shift from NBC to NBCSN in the United States.
Hollywood
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Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby appeared in his 1,000th NHL game Saturday night against the New York Islanders. Prior to the game, his club and teammates celebrated the milestone.
When the team hit the ice pregame, everybody was wearing the famous No. 87 sweater with the "C" on it.
Throughout his career, Crosby's been known for his extremely specific pregame superstitions. A part of his routine is to undo his laces and retie them while on one knee, so the rest of the team joined in on the ritual.
The team also put together a video for Crosby, including messages from Steve Yzerman, Bill Guerin, Steven Stamkos, and Mario Lemieux.
Crosby's parents also chipped in with a video congratulating their son.
Finally, longtime teammates Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang both presented Crosby with a special stick and picture to commemorate the feat.
Hollywood
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The beautiful scenery of Lake Tahoe surrounded the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche when they hit the ice Saturday. After a rocky first period with players struggling to see and the ice taking a beating, the league decided to delay the rest of the game until midnight ET.
Here are some of the best snapshots from a contest that took nearly 12 hours to complete.
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Brian Babineau / National Hockey League / Getty
Brian Babineau / National Hockey League / Getty
Brian Babineau / National Hockey League / Getty
Here are some of the best snapshots from a contest that took nearly 12 hours to complete.
Vegas' mascots hit the beach
The ice troubles are real
What a backdrop
Colorado gets on the board
Doesn't get much better than this
Fleury leads 'em back out
Playing under the lights
Get out of MacKinnon's way!
Celebration at Lake Tahoe
All eyes on Saad
Hollywood
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New York Rangers star Artemi Panarin will be away from the club indefinitely in the wake of a "fabricated story" against him from Russia, the team announced Monday.
In the piece, there's a claim that Panarin "beat up" an 18-year-old girl in a Russian bar in 2011, according to the New York Post's Larry Brooks.
"Artemi vehemently and unequivocally denies any and all allegations in this fabricated story," the Rangers said in a statement. "This is clearly an intimidation tactic being used against him for being outspoken on recent political events.
"Artemi is obviously shaken and concerned and will take some time away from the team. The Rangers fully support Artemi and will work with him to identify the source of these unfounded allegations."
Panarin has publicly criticized the Russian government and President Vladimir Putin. In January, the 29-year-old showed his support for opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a post captioned "freedom for Navalny" in Russian.
The 5-foot-11 winger ranked third in league scoring with 95 points over 69 games last season, finishing third in Hart Trophy voting.
Panarin has tallied five goals and a team-best 18 points over 14 contests this campaign.
In the piece, there's a claim that Panarin "beat up" an 18-year-old girl in a Russian bar in 2011, according to the New York Post's Larry Brooks.
"Artemi vehemently and unequivocally denies any and all allegations in this fabricated story," the Rangers said in a statement. "This is clearly an intimidation tactic being used against him for being outspoken on recent political events.
"Artemi is obviously shaken and concerned and will take some time away from the team. The Rangers fully support Artemi and will work with him to identify the source of these unfounded allegations."
Panarin has publicly criticized the Russian government and President Vladimir Putin. In January, the 29-year-old showed his support for opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a post captioned "freedom for Navalny" in Russian.
The 5-foot-11 winger ranked third in league scoring with 95 points over 69 games last season, finishing third in Hart Trophy voting.
Panarin has tallied five goals and a team-best 18 points over 14 contests this campaign.
Hollywood
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Bruce Boudreau is interested in becoming the first bench boss in the history of the Seattle Kraken.
"The thing about that job is it would be great to start with a team that is starting fresh and to be the builder of something," the former NHL head coach told The Athletic's Ryan S. Clark.
"I think that is a real exciting thing," Boudreau continued. "Even though it was in the minors, I got a chance to start a team in a new league in Muskegon and in Mississippi, too. It was in an older league and I got the same chance with a new franchise in Manchester, New Hampshire, as well. Every one of them was fun and it was exciting for people in the area. It is exciting for you because it is something brand-new."
Boudreau won't dismiss a potential opportunity simply because of the location, and he believes the Kraken will be in a position to contend right away.
"It's not like you sit there and say, 'I do or do not want this job because it is a West Coast type thing,'" he said. "If someone offers you a job, it is an amazing thing. Especially with the success Vegas had. It is not like an expansion team in 1967. You knew then you were not going to be very good (and) have the dregs of every team.
"The way they have gone about it now, Seattle is going to start off with a pretty good team."
Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke said recently that the expansion franchise may wait until after the 2021 season to hire a head coach in order to have more candidates to choose from, though assistant GM Ricky Olczyk mentioned in November that the team's owners have already given management the green light to hire one.
Boudreau confirmed in August he was open to the idea of joining the Toronto Maple Leafs as an assistant coach, though that club didn't ultimately bring him on. The Minnesota Wild fired him last February in the midst of his fourth season with the team. The 66-year-old previously guided the Anaheim Ducks for nearly five full campaigns, and he began his head coaching career with the Washington Capitals, with whom he spent parts of five seasons.
Though Boudreau has over a decade of NHL head coaching experience, he's made only one appearance in the conference finals. The Ducks reached that round in 2015 before the Chicago Blackhawks eliminated them in seven games.
The Kraken are scheduled to begin play in 2021-22. The league's expansion draft is slated for July 21, 2021.
"The thing about that job is it would be great to start with a team that is starting fresh and to be the builder of something," the former NHL head coach told The Athletic's Ryan S. Clark.
"I think that is a real exciting thing," Boudreau continued. "Even though it was in the minors, I got a chance to start a team in a new league in Muskegon and in Mississippi, too. It was in an older league and I got the same chance with a new franchise in Manchester, New Hampshire, as well. Every one of them was fun and it was exciting for people in the area. It is exciting for you because it is something brand-new."
Boudreau won't dismiss a potential opportunity simply because of the location, and he believes the Kraken will be in a position to contend right away.
"It's not like you sit there and say, 'I do or do not want this job because it is a West Coast type thing,'" he said. "If someone offers you a job, it is an amazing thing. Especially with the success Vegas had. It is not like an expansion team in 1967. You knew then you were not going to be very good (and) have the dregs of every team.
"The way they have gone about it now, Seattle is going to start off with a pretty good team."
Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke said recently that the expansion franchise may wait until after the 2021 season to hire a head coach in order to have more candidates to choose from, though assistant GM Ricky Olczyk mentioned in November that the team's owners have already given management the green light to hire one.
Boudreau confirmed in August he was open to the idea of joining the Toronto Maple Leafs as an assistant coach, though that club didn't ultimately bring him on. The Minnesota Wild fired him last February in the midst of his fourth season with the team. The 66-year-old previously guided the Anaheim Ducks for nearly five full campaigns, and he began his head coaching career with the Washington Capitals, with whom he spent parts of five seasons.
Though Boudreau has over a decade of NHL head coaching experience, he's made only one appearance in the conference finals. The Ducks reached that round in 2015 before the Chicago Blackhawks eliminated them in seven games.
The Kraken are scheduled to begin play in 2021-22. The league's expansion draft is slated for July 21, 2021.
I’m Just Ken
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^^No. No. No.
Turbo
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Why, why, why?
To keep him away from the Pens?
To keep him away from the Pens?
Hollywood
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Huh?
Turbo
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You like Bruce Boudreau? Never cared much for him either way, personally...