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Trump visit tarnishes Sidney Crosby's crown in his usually admiring hometown

Trump visit tarnishes Sidney Crosby's crown in his usually admiring hometown

HALIFAX — A year after Halifax decided to consider naming a street after Sidney Crosby, the hockey superstar suddenly finds himself embroiled in an ugly political mess that has some residents openly musing about rescinding the offer.
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Sabres' fresh start features motivated Jack Eichel

Sabres' fresh start features motivated Jack Eichel

BUFFALO SABRES LAST SEASON: 33-37-12, 78 points. Finished last in Atlantic Division and 15th in Eastern Conference, extending playoff drought to sixth consecutive season. COACH: Phil Housley (first season, first NHL season).
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Flyers think mix of veterans, youth will lead to playoffs

Flyers think mix of veterans, youth will lead to playoffs

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS LAST SEASON: 39-33-10, 88 points. 11th in the Eastern Conference. COACH: Dave Hakstol (third season, third NHL season) ADDED: G Brian Elliott LOST: F Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, F Nick Cousins, D Michael Del Zotto.
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Pominville eager to help Sabres bring back buzz in Buffalo

Pominville eager to help Sabres bring back buzz in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Back in Buffalo for a second stint, former Sabres captain Jason Pominville is the only member of a retooled lineup with firsthand knowledge of how much buzz the team can generate around town when winning.
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New-look Coyotes looking for turnaround

New-look Coyotes looking for turnaround

ARIZONA COYOTES LAST SEASON: 30-42-10, 70 points. Sixth in Pacific Division COACH: Rick Tocchet (first season, third NHL season). ADDED: C Derek Stepan, D Niklas Hjalmarsson, G Antti Raanta, D Adam Clendening, D Jason Demers.
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Penalty for failed offside challenge among NHL rule changes

Penalty for failed offside challenge among NHL rule changes

The NHL has a clear message to coaches starting this season: Don't challenge an offside call unless you are really, really sure.
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Tocchet, rebuilt roster offer Coyotes hope in 2017-18

Tocchet, rebuilt roster offer Coyotes hope in 2017-18

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Andrew Barroway made quick and drastic changes shortly after becoming sole owner of the Arizona Coyotes, trading away the No. 1 goalie, parting ways with the coach and cutting ties with the longtime captain in a span of a few days.
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No. 1 pick Hischier will try to get Devils back to playoffs

No. 1 pick Hischier will try to get Devils back to playoffs

NEWARK, N.J. — Coming off their worst season in nearly 30 years, the New Jersey Devils don't expect Nico Hischier to lead them back to the playoffs after a five-year drought. That would be asking a lot of the 18-year-old who was the No.
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Devils look for better season in goal from Schneider

Devils look for better season in goal from Schneider

NEW JERSEY DEVILS LAST SEASON: 28-40-14, 70 points. Last in the Eastern Conference. Missed playoffs for the fifth straight year. COACH: John Hynes (third season, third NHL season). ADDED: No.
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Rangers go into new season with retooled D, influx of youth

Rangers go into new season with retooled D, influx of youth

NEW YORK — After a second-round playoff exit last spring, the New York Rangers knew they needed to make some changes.
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