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New-look Hurricanes eager to snap NHL post-season drought

New-look Hurricanes eager to snap NHL post-season drought

RALEIGH, N.C. — There's plenty new for the Carolina Hurricanes these days. They picked up a new starting goalie, gave big new contracts to some young defencemen and brought in a splashy free agent.
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Rangers hire Leetch, Richards as hockey operations advisers

Rangers hire Leetch, Richards as hockey operations advisers

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers have hired former players Brian Leetch and Brad Richards as advisers. General manager Jeff Gorton announced the hires Tuesday.
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Coyotes sign Anthony Duclair to one-year, $1.2 million deal

Coyotes sign Anthony Duclair to one-year, $1.2 million deal

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have signed restricted free-agent right wing Anthony Duclair to a one-year, $1.2 million contract. The team announced the deal Sunday.
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Canucks sign veteran forward Thomas Vanek to one-year deal worth US$2 million

Canucks sign veteran forward Thomas Vanek to one-year deal worth US$2 million

VANCOUVER — Veteran forward Thomas Vanek and the Vancouver Canucks agreed to a one-year contract on Friday worth US$2 million.
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Blue Jackets lock up top-line centre Wennberg for 6 years

Blue Jackets lock up top-line centre Wennberg for 6 years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free-agent centre Alexander Wennberg to a six-year, $29.4 million contract.
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Penguins' Josh Archibald has three-week-old baby baptized in Stanley Cup

Penguins' Josh Archibald has three-week-old baby baptized in Stanley Cup

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Josh Archibald spent his day with the Stanley Cup in a unique way earlier this week.
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Naming rights for arenas is the norm: Why Scotiabank bet $800M on NHL stadium

Naming rights for arenas is the norm: Why Scotiabank bet $800M on NHL stadium

VANCOUVER — Scotiabank's $800-million deal for the naming rights to the Air Canada Centre, home of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, is the latest move by a corporation to corner the sponsorship market of the country's national pastime.
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NHL, NHLPA donate $200,000 to tropical storm Harvey relief efforts

NHL, NHLPA donate $200,000 to tropical storm Harvey relief efforts

NEW YORK — The NHL and the NHL Players' Association are making a joint donation of US$200,000 to aid relief efforts in the Houston area as tropical storm Harvey has caused intense flooding and damage.
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Doan a picture of stability for Coyotes franchise in uncertain terrain

Doan a picture of stability for Coyotes franchise in uncertain terrain

No matter how uncertain the future seemed in Phoenix, Shane Doan remained committed to the Coyotes. That's just the kind of guy he is, according to the club's formal general manager.
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Coyotes captain Shane Doan calls it a career

Coyotes captain Shane Doan calls it a career

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan is retiring after 21 seasons with the same franchise. The Coyotes announced Doan's retirement on Wednesday.
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