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Dig into the details. Devon Toews is as important as any Avalanche player – The Denver Post

It doesn’t take an astute hockey mind to appreciate the explosive, electric play of Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, who routinely produces the sort of highlight plays of superstar forwards. But when it comes to his top-pair partner, Devon Toews, you’ve got to dig into the details to appreciate his play. The 6-foot-1,191-pound blueliner is a master at possessing the puck […]

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Patrik Laine balances hockey fun with personal grief

Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Patrik Laine is a winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Depending on what he’s wearing to the game, he is also a James Bond villain, an extra from “The Matrix” or the DJ at a club that’s strictly for vampires. These were some of the reactions to Laine’s pregame fits, from the purple […]

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NHL Power Rankings: Every team as a Disney World attraction

Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Walt Disney World is currently celebrating its 50th birthday, having opened roughly four months before Jaromir Jagr was born. To honor this magical place, and with no small amount of corporate synergy, we’ve decided to use this week’s NHL power rankings to match all 32 teams with the Disney World attractions — rides, […]

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Eichel joins Knights skate: ‘An emotional moment’

Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Jack Eichel said he was like a kid on Christmas morning during his first skate with the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. “It’s a bit of an emotional moment for me. Another step in the process,” he said after practice. “I know it’s only an optional morning skate. But after everything that I’ve […]

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Avalanche rallies past Kraken to claim fifth consecutive victory

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar calls catchup hockey losing hockey. But lately, his team has had extraordinary success playing from behind. The slow-starting Avs on Monday night used another comeback to win its fifth consecutive game and extend its club-record home winning streak to 12 games. The losing goalie: Philipp Grubauer, who took more money to sign with the expansion Seattle […]

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Sharks place embattled wing Kane on waivers

Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. The San Jose Sharks placed Evander Kane on waivers on Saturday, and told him they plan to terminate his contract for “breach” and for violating the AHL COVID-19 protocols. Other teams will have the opportunity to claim Kane in the next 24 hours. If he goes unclaimed, the Sharks will terminate the remainder […]

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