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The NHL is set for a strange season. Here’s why it will be among the most unusual in history.

The NHL has had two seasons shortened and another canceled because of labor disputes. Last season was paused in March because of a pandemic and eventually ended in late September. This season, the NHL will try to navigate another shortened season amid a surge in the COVID-19 pandemic. If the league can pull it off, a 56-game regular season will start Wednesday and end May 8, […]

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Milbury out as NBC hockey analyst after 14 years

Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. NHL analyst Mike Milbury is out at NBC after 14 years with the network. The news came on Monday as NBC unveiled its game and studio commentary lineup for the 2021 NHL season, and Milbury was conspicuously absent. “We are grateful to Mike for all of his contributions to our coverage for 14 […]

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NHL point projections: How we see the 2021 season unfolding

The NHL season will have a (temporarily) different look in 2021. There will be a shorter season (56 games), realignment designed to limit travel amid the coronavirus pandemic and solely intra-divisional play. The highlights are a regional setup that includes a North Division of all of the Canadian teams and a Stanley Cup Final matchup that can be the East vs. […]

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What you need to know about NHL rule changes for this season

Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. The NHL drops the puck on the 2021 season on Jan. 13, and things are going to look different. It’s not just the abridged 56-game season length and temporary divisional realignment. The league also instituted several new rules. There’s one big on-ice change, which could simplify one of hockey’s most controversial rules and […]

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World Juniors 2021: Trevor Zegras backs up bold interview with golden production vs. Canada

During NHL Network’s pregame show, Team USA’s Trevor Zegras offered some bold thoughts during his interview with reporter Jill Savage. “What’s going to be the difference? What’s going to give you that slight edge to take this one?” Savage asked him ahead of the USA-Canada gold-medal game. “I honestly don’t think (Canada’s) been tested with a real team yet and I think […]

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