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From preseason to playoffs, we cover the star hockey players, general NHL themes, and legends of the past to bring you everything you need to know about the world on ice.
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Connor McDavid Never Forgot an Old Friend, Even After Being Drafted First Overall
While most teenagers would want to celebrate after being drafted into the NHL, Connor McDavid had a different priority in mind.
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Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Routine Included Multiple Changes of Underwear Each Game
Every NHL player has their fair share of rituals and routines. For Wayne Gretzky, that included multiple changes of undergarments.
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Connor McDavid Started His Hockey Career With Some Help From a Little White Lie
Long before he was an NHL star, Connor McDavid wasn't even supposed to be hitting the ice with his teammates.
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Connor Bedard Once Refused to Take a Hawaiian Vacation Without a Hockey-Related Compromise: ‘I Probably Looked Like a Bit of an Idiot’
While Connor Bedard had more than enough talent to take a brief break from hockey, the North Vancouver native still wasn't keen on the idea.
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Wayne Gretzky Knew It Was Time to Retire When Opponents Started Respecting Him a Bit Too Much
In his prime, Wayne Gretzky was hard to hit. At the end of his career, he was avoiding physical contact for another reason.
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Connor Bedard Already Has Some Specific Plans for His NHL Salary
While Connor Bedard isn't going to ink a $500 million contract on his first day in the NHL, that shouldn't stop him from following through on his plan.
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Connor McDavid’s Weekend Was the Perfect Summary of a Disappointing Career
Connor McDavid had an MVP-quality regular season, but couldn't get the Oilers over the hump in the playoffs. Fair or not, that's the recipe for disappointment.
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Coach Wayne Gretzky Once Chirped a Healthy Scratch for Refusing to Pass Him the Puck
While Keith Yandle eventually developed into a pretty good player, he still had an early encounter with Wayne Gretzky.
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Connor McDavid Has Skin in the Game, But He Deserves Credit for Calling Out a Violent Slash
Do you want to argue that Connor McDavid's comments were a bit biased? That's fair, but they could still bring about a net positive.
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Connor Bedard Could Perfectly Fulfill a Prophetic Scouting Report With the Chicago Blackhawks … Or See Everything Go Wrong
While anything can happen on draft night, Connor Bedard seems destined to join the Chicago Blackhawks. That could be a blessing or a curse.
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Connor McDavid Followed Up His $100 Million Contract By Refusing to Miss a Workout
Connor McDavid isn't one to take a day off, even after signing a big-time contract extension. Maybe that's why he's an all-world player?
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Connor McDavid Once Proved His Character By Refusing to Score a Goal Despite His Teammate’s Best Efforts
While Connor McDavid has no problem putting the puck in the net, he tellingly passed up a golden opportunity to score during his time in Erie.
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Wayne Gretzky’s Forgotten First Nickname Was Actually Pretty Cool
While "The Great One" is a pretty awesome title, a young Wayne Gretzky also went by a more colorful nickname.
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Jack Hughes Contract: The Forward Already Looks Like a Big-Time Bargain for the Devils
Did the New Jersey Devils take a risk by inking Jack Hughes to a big-time extension? Yes, and they're now reaping the rewards.
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NHL Draft Lottery: Where Is Connor Bedard Most Likely to End Up?
Want to know how your favorite team can potentially land Connor Bedard? Let's break the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery down.
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Jack Hughes May Play in New Jersey, but His Success Stems From a New York City Firefighter
Jack Hughes might not be the most popular man among New York City hockey fans, but he's got Big Apple roots to his game.
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Igor Shesterkin Is Following Henrik Lundqvist’s Footsteps In the Worst Way Possible
Igor Shesterkin is the latest goalie to feel the entire weight of the New York Rangers on his back. That's not a good thing.
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Why Are the New York Rangers Called the Rangers?
The New York Rangers and their distinctive name have been an NHL fixture since the 1920s. But what do Rangers have to do with the Big Apple?
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Wayne Gretzky Earned a $1.75 Million Contract By Outrunning His Boss
While Wayne Gretzky rightfully earned a place in hockey history, his athletic abilities weren't limited to the ice.
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Which NHL Team Has Won the Most Stanley Cups?
While winning a single Stanley Cup is tough, some NHL franchises have quite the postseason history. Who has the most success?
