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NHL Power Rankings: Contract questions
The Lightning and Leafs are on top, but how high have the Flames climbed? Plus, looking ahead to the big free-agent contract negotiations next summer.
Lightning
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Vasilevskiy makes unreal save in return
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GAME WINNING GOALS
Petry nets a pair in Canadiens' win
Skinner nets his 22nd goal to lead Sabres past Coyotes
Panarin's two goals lead Blue Jackets past Kings
news - fantasy hockey
Fantasy hockey's sell-high trade candidates
As the December weather starts to get colder, Victoria Matiash takes a look at several NHL players who might be in store for a fantasy cold spell of their own.
Blues
NHL
Blues bring puppy to practice
In The Crease
Wednesday recap
Johnny Hockey net OT winner, Hawks beat Pens to snap skid
NHL
NHL superstars who carry the biggest offensive burdens
Who is shouldering the heaviest load thus far in 2018-19? We break down key players and assess how (and whether) their teams can help them out.
Miro Heiskanen's Texas-sized expectations
The No. 3 overall pick from 2017 has taken on a big role for the Stars this season, leading some to pencil him in as the NHL's next great blueliner.
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- Lightning's Vasilevskiy comes up big in return
- Ducks' injured Rakell, Fowler miss start of trip
- Lightning's Vasilevskiy back from broken foot
- Hurricanes place Staal on IR with concussion
- Penguins activate Murray from injured reserve
- Oilers' Klefbom to miss 'weeks' with hand injury
- HOF ref Stewart wants women officiating in NHL
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PED usage
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Why haven't there been more PED cases in the NHL?
Do hockey players really not dope or is the system designed to allow them to hide? We ask NHLers, along with experts in the sports science field.
Player safety
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NHL players deserve better post-playing career compensation
In his weekly Wysh List, Greg Wyshynski explains that NHL players deserve to be compensated more for their injuries post-career.
Top 100 prospects
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Chris Peters' top 100 NHL prospects: Nos. 1-50
Who is among the best prospects in the NHL? We rank the top 100.
