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Photos: Familiar faces in different places
A new team, a salary-cap crunch and the drive to try to figure out how to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins means a lot of big-name players will be wearing new threads this season.
Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy hockey breakouts and players in new places
The 2017-18 NHL season brings much change and opportunity to the fantasy landscape. Sean Allen looks at seven potential breakout players, along with seven players set to take the ice in a new home.
NHL
Defensemen now NHL's most valuable asset
Between P.K. Subban and the Predators' dash to the Stanley Cup Final and the Golden Knights' decision to stockpile blueliners in the expansion draft, it's clear that offensively gifted D-men have never been more in demand.
NHL
Kings, Canucks embracing opportunity to break the ice in China
As the NHL makes its first foray into China, with showcase games in Shanghai and Beijing, players are looking forward to the chance to help grow the game in the world's most populous country -- and to soak up some local culture themselves.
NHL
Chinese slow to embrace the NHL
Quiet, confused crowds bolstered by foreigners in the second game during the two preseason games in China between the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks.
Canadiens
NHL
Assist added to Rocket Richard's 1945-46 total
Montreal Canadiens great Maurice "Rocket" Richard is getting an assist added to his career totals.
Penguins
NHL
Stanley Cup champ Pens to visit White House
The Penguins will visit the White House, saying in a statement that "any agreement or disagreement with a president's politics, policies or agenda can be expressed in other ways."
NHL
The Stanley Cup champion Penguins announce they have accepted an invitation to visit the White House.
NHL
Kings beat Canucks 4-3 after shootout in China
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in penalties to win both of the National Hockey League's first-ever preseason games in China.
Red Sox
MLB
SportsCenter Africa: Sale's 300 strikeouts, Real Madrid's early woes.
Phil Murphy hosts the latest SportsCenter as Chris Sale reaches his 300 strikeout milestone and Real Madrid's slump in La Liga continues.
NHL
In Shanghai, LA Kings win 1st NHL preseason game in China
In the first NHL preseason game played in China, the Los Angeles Kings used a third-period scoring spurt to put away the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday.
Bruins
NHL
Bruins' Krug breaks jaw, out for rest of camp
Bruins defenseman Torey Krug broke his jaw Tuesday and is out for at least the rest of training camp.
Maple Leafs
NHL
Lupul apologizes; NHL wants second opinion
Joffrey Lupul tweeted an apology on Wednesday for calling out the Maple Leafs in an Instagram comment after he failed his physical on the first day of training camp.
Kings
NHL
Doughty and Kings relishing experience in China.
Drew Doughty describes his first trip to Asia as the Kings prepare to play the Canucks in China on Thursday.
NHL
Doughty ready to bring hockey to China
Los Angeles Kings star defenseman Drew Doughty talked to Tencent about what he wants to do in China, his advice to budding Chinese defensemen and ... being pals with Kobe Bryant?
Fantasy Hockey
Top three fantasy hockey picks panel
Do you have a top-three pick in your fantasy hockey draft? Our fantasy staff dives into the options.
Blues
NHL
Blues' Steen injures hand, to miss preseason
St. Louis Blues forward Alexander Steen will miss the rest of training camp after suffering a left hand injury in the team's first preseason game.
NHL
The Maple Leafs' biggest offseason addition was veteran forward Patrick Marleau (3 years, $18.75 million). He makes his preseason debut tonight in Toronto vs the Senators, skating on a line with Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov.
NHL
NHL refs are cracking down on slashing and faceoff violations this season, something that became evident in the first wave of preseason games. More than 40 slashing penalties and nine faceoff violations were called in eight games on Monday night.
Devils
NHL
Devils forward Boyle diagnosed with leukemia
Devils forward Brian Boyle has been diagnosed with leukemia and will be treated with a drug regimen.
NHL
With Fisher gone, Preds make Josi captain
General manager David Poile and coach Peter Laviolette noticed how the Predators picked defenseman Roman Josi to drive a sword into the field before the NFL's Tennessee Titans' home opener with the NHL team serving an honorary role pregame.
Blues
NHL
Sanford, Bouwmeester hurt during Blues camp
St. Louis Blues forward Zach Sanford will undergo surgery and miss five to six months of action after dislocating his left shoulder during training camp.
Wild
NHL
Wild, captain Koivu agree to 2-year extension
The Minnesota Wild and captain Mikko Koivu agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract on Monday, the team announced. The 34-year-old center had 58 points (18 goals, 40 assists) in 80 games last season.
NHL
Seth Jones could be the NHL's next superstar
Getting briefly benched in 2016 was a wakeup call for Seth Jones. Since then, the Blue Jackets' young blueliner has put the league on notice, establishing himself as Columbus' top defenseman and an All-Star advocate for diversifying his sport.
NHL
Quietly competent Housley ready to fire up Sabres
Returning to the team that made him a high draft pick in the 1980s, new Sabres coach Phil Housley has a serious of challenges ahead of him, not the least of which is getting the most out of a high draft pick with big expectations.
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Coaches on hot seats
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NHL coaches under the most pressure entering 2017-18
NHL teams are notoriously quick to fire head coaches. While no one can truly feel secure coaching a team, these six bench bosses are under particular pressure to get off to a good start.
East fantasy primer
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Fantasy hockey primer: Eastern Conference
To prep you for the upcoming fantasy hockey season, Sean Allen provides everything you need to know for each NHL team in the Eastern Conference.
West fantasy primer
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Fantasy hockey primer: Western Conference
To prep you for the upcoming fantasy hockey season, Victoria Matiash provides everything you need to know for each NHL team in the Western Conference.
