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Avalanche to 'be more aggressive' in free agency:
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 5:32pm - 21 May 2019

Avalanche to 'be more aggressive' in free agency: who may they target?

You can't describe the Colorado Avalanche as anything more than a success story this season. In his year end press conference GM Joe Sakic said the team planned to be more aggressive in free agency if the right players become available, so who could those be?
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Blues' comeback for the ages carries them into Sta
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 3:19am - 22 May 2019

From the Outhouse to the Penthouse. What a story.....so far. #stlblues

The former 31st-place Blues added another chapter to its storybook season Tuesday night, eliminating the Sharks with a victory that ended the Western Conference Final in six games — and also, perhaps, San Jose icon Joe Thornton’s NHL career.
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 5:36am - 22 May 2019

Will Canada be a Mantha down for their next game?

Watch highlights and analysis video from the World Juniors, Men's and Women's World Championship. TSN Hockey Insiders and analysts deliver exclusive interviews, analysis, highlights and more.
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 5:39am - 22 May 2019

Canada treks onward to the Alps....

Watch highlights and analysis video from the World Juniors, Men's and Women's World Championship. TSN Hockey Insiders and analysts deliver exclusive interviews, analysis, highlights and more.
Blues advance to Stanley Cup Final with Game 6 win
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 5:43am - 22 May 2019

Blue horizon. St. Louis earns a berth in the Finals for the first time since Bobby scored "That Goal"

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1970 with a 5-1 win against the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final at Enterprise Center on Tuesday.
Mooseheads clinch spot in Memorial Cup final despi
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 6:02am - 23 May 2019

Winners are losers at the Memorial Cup

Jakub Lauko scored the winner with 54 seconds to go in regulation as the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies beat the Halifax Mooseheads 4-3 on Wednesday in the final round-robin game of the Memorial Cup.
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2019 Stanley Cup Final between Bruins, Blues to be
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 6:16am - 23 May 2019

We'll get back to ya' in a week. Repeat of 1970 St. Louis vs Boston final starts Tuesday.

The Boston Bruins now know who their opponent will be in the Stanley Cup Final after the St. Louis Blues eliminated the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final on Tuesday.
NWHL agrees to increase salaries, benefits, revenu
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 5:56am - 24 May 2019

Making progress...

The National Women's Hockey League is increasing salaries, offering a 50-50 split of sponsor-related revenues and improved benefits in an agreement reached with its players' association.
Report: Jacques Martin to stay with Penguins as as
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 5:58am - 24 May 2019

Martin staying put in Pittsburgh

Veteran NHL coach Jacques Martin will return to the Pittsburgh Penguins after being passed over for two head coaching positions, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports is reporting.
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Truth By Numbers: How the Bruins and Blues got to
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 3:52am - 25 May 2019

Are we there yet?? Monday can't come soon enough...

In St. Louis we have a new team in the final that came from the bottom of the standings. In Boston, we have a team that's been here a couple times before in recent seasons. Andrew Berkshire looks at the strengths that brought both of them to the Stanley Cup Final.
Why an offer sheet for Flames' Sam Bennett could m
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 7:02pm - 25 May 2019

Why an offer sheet for Flames' Sam Bennett could make sense for Canucks

Is Sam Bennett coveted enough outside Calgary for a team to try sticking it to the cap-strapped Flames with an offer sheet? While it may sound like an odd name to attach to a practice even rarer than payphone use, it may not be the craziest of possibilities.
Canada beats Czech Republic to advance to gold-med
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:35pm - 25 May 2019

Going for Gold. Canada set for showdown vs Finalnd at World Champoinships

Mark Stone scored his tournament-leading eighth goal and Matt Murray made 39 saves as Canada downed the Czech Republic 5-1 on Saturday to advance to the gold medal game at the world hockey championship.
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12 NHL goalies potentially available through trade
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:40pm - 25 May 2019

Casting a net...

We've already looked at NHL teams that desperately need one or two goalies this summer, but who are the netminders those teams could target?
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Blues return to Stanley Cup Final as underdogs on
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 3:27pm - 27 May 2019

The Spirit of St. Louis. Blues look to continue their historic run against the odds

The St. Louis Blues will be making their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in 49 years when they hit the ice for Game 1 against the Boston Bruins on Monday as +130 road underdogs.
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Bruins surge back vs. Blues to take Game 1 of Stan
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 3:26am - 28 May 2019

Good start for St. Louis but a better finish for Boston. Bruins take Game 1

Sean Kuraly scored to break a third-period tie and assisted on another goal to help the Boston Bruins rally from a two-goal deficit and beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Capitals probing video of Kuznetsov that surfaced
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 3:36am - 28 May 2019

Just the facts ma'am...

The Washington Capitals say they have confirmed star Evgeny Kuznetsov is shown in a now-deleted video on social media that appears to show him in a hotel room with lines of white powder on a table in front of him.
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Tippett envisions situation where Draisaitl plays
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 7:06pm - 28 May 2019

The future looks bright-er in Edmonton today

Dave Tippett spoke about his experience with Team North America a few years ago, where Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews fed off each other, and how he sees Leon Draisaitl filling a similar role as Matthews did.
Q&A: Flames GM Brad Treliving on playoff disappoin
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 7:10pm - 28 May 2019

Flame-out. Treliving discusses Calgary's post-season fall, and what they're looking to change

In a wide-ranging interview Brad Treliving addressed Johnny Gaudreau’s playoff struggles, the importance internal growth will play in his team’s evolution, trade speculation, and his focus on signing Matthew Tkachuk, David Rittich and other free agents.
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Gary Bettman talks video review change, avoiding w
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 7:15pm - 28 May 2019

Upon further review....the NHL brass discuss several hot-topic subjects

NHL commissioner Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke for more than 30 minutes on Monday night ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final. Here are five things you should know that were covered.
Tuukka Rask living in the moment and trying to sta
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 7:27pm - 28 May 2019

Behind the mask with Tuukka Rask...

Tuukka Rask sits down with Christine Simpson to talk about his third time being in the Stanley Cup Final and dealing with internal competition.
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Unlikely hero delivers Blues a victory a half-cent
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 6:14am - 30 May 2019

Avoiding misery in Missouri. St. Louis takes game 2 in Boston and ties up the series

The St. Louis Blues have their first-ever Stanley Cup Final victory. Carl Gunnarsson's got his first-ever playoff goal. And, after a Game 2 overtime win that evened things up at one game apiece, we've got a series.
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Complete list of 108 players at the NHL Scouting C
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 6:16am - 30 May 2019

Complete list of 108 players at the NHL Scouting Combine

The NHL Combine is back in Buffalo, N.Y. again this week, and while the drills don't start until the weekend, players and teams meet during the week. Here is the full list of players who will be at this year's combine.
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Krug helps Bruins take 2-1 series lead over Blues
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 6:58am - 02 Jun 2019

Bruins crush the Blues in Game 3 rout

Torey Krug had a goal and three assists as the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 7-2 in Game 3 on Saturday to take a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.