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May 06, 2025

Oshie deflects Olympic 'national hero' talk

May 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"The real heroes wear camouflage."

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May 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
St. Louis Blues, T.J. Oshie, Olympics
April 22, 2025

Koivu, Selanne praise Granlund

April 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"This is Granlund's business card for the world to show that he is hungry and can't wait to get out there."

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April 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Mikael Granlund, Teemu Selanne, Mikko Koivu, Minnesota Wild, Olympics
March 27, 2025

Babcock thinks Price was 'excellent' at Olympics

March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I think when you play in Montreal as a young guy especially, you face a lot of things that a lot of players in the league wouldn't face."

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March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Carey Price, Mike Babcock, Olympics
March 27, 2025

Babcock: Subban was 'a big part' of Team Canada

March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He had great energy each and every day, was real positive to be around, did his part to help the country win."

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March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens, Olympics, Detroit Red Wings, Mike Babcock
March 22, 2025

Crosby helped Malkin move past Olympic disappointment

March 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Evgeni Malkin's game is gaining serious steam lately and he credits Penguins captain Sidney Crosby for helping to get his mind right after what happened in Sochi.

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March 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Team Russia, Team Canada, Olympics
March 13, 2025

Stars' Nill on Benn's transformative season

March 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It's been amazing to watch his growth this year."

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March 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Jamie Benn, Olympics, Rich Peverley
March 10, 2025

Seguin: Olympic experience was 'huge' for Benn

March 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Tyler Seguin delves into the impact of the Olympics on Jamie Benn, while also complimenting big-game backstopper Tim Thomas and his 'weirdest goaltending style in the league.'

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March 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins, Olympics
March 06, 2025

Isles' Snow explains Vanek aftermath

March 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Isles GM Garth Snow is facing heavy criticism for his handling of the Thomas Vanek trade and he gave his side of the story to Hockey Central at Noon on Thursday.

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March 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Thomas Vanek, Garth Snow, New York Islanders, NHL trade deadline, Montreal Canadiens, Matt Moulson, John Tavares, Olympics, Andrew MacDonald
March 02, 2025

Bettman: No consensus on 'overblown' fighting issue

March 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Commissioner Gary Bettman explains to the Tribune-Review that fighting is an 'overblown' issue that is a 'small part of the game.'

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March 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Gary Bettman, Olympics, salary cap, shootouts
March 01, 2025

Gudelvskis could make history for Lightning

March 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Latvian Olympic sensation Kristers Gudelvskis could be in line to set a pretty cool mark this weekend.

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March 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Tampa Bay Lightning, Kristers Gudelvskis, Jon Cooper, Olympics
February 28, 2025

Stastny: Olympic hockey rules social media

February 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

As the debate continues about whether to send NHL players to the Olympics, Paul Stastny approaches it from a modern viewpoint.

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February 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Colorado Avalanche, Paul Stastny, Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic, Olympics
February 27, 2025

Hawks' Kane refreshed after Olympics, despite results

February 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Despite Team USA's failure to medal in Sochi, Patrick Kane used the experience to gain some perspective.

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February 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Chicago Blackhawks, Patrick Kane, Sochi, Olympics
February 26, 2025

Karlsson enjoyed Olympics with Alfredsson

February 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Erik Karlsson and Daniel Alfredsson had plenty of time to renew acquaintances playing for Team Sweden in Sochi.

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February 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, Erik Karlsson, Daniel Alfredsson, Olympics, Sochi
February 26, 2025

Report: Red Wings interested in Islanders' MacDonald

February 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Ken Holland outlines his theory on trade deadline rental prices, mentions he's looking for blueline help and a source tells MLive the RedWings have interest in Andrew MacDonald

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February 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Detroit Red Wings, Ken Holland, NHL trade deadline, Andrew MacDonald, Alex Edler, Olympics
February 25, 2025

Zibanejad sees value in versatility

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Mika Zibanejad has bounced between the wing and centre for his Ottawa Senators, he sees it as a learning experience.

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Mika Zibanejad, Bobby Ryan, Paul MacLean, Mike Hoffman, Team Canada, Olympics
February 25, 2025

Krejci 'not surprised' Team USA didn't medal

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

No disrespect to Team USA intended (no, seriously), but David Krejci wasn't surprised they didn't medal in Sochi

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Boston Bruins, Team Slovakia, Sochi, Olympics, David Krejci, Zdeno Chara
February 25, 2025

Koivu not surprised by Finland's Olympic success

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Saku Koivu on Finnish success: "We find ways to win and get medals."

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Anaheim Ducks, Finland, Olympics, Sochi, Saku Koivu, Teemu Selanne
February 25, 2025

Ryan's mixed feelings on Team USA

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Bobby Ryan was still rooting for Team USA despite being left off the roster, but he does admit to some mixed feelings.

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Team USA, Sochi, Olympics, Ottawa Senators, Bobby Ryan
February 25, 2025

Eakins wants Oilers to emulate Toews

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Count Dallas Eakins as a huge fan of Jonathan Toews, as well as the overall buy-in of Team Canada in Sochi.

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, Sochi, Olympics, Jonathan Toews
February 25, 2025

Olympic hangover for NHL teams?

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

NHL teams who loaded up Olympic rosters may be in for a post-Sochi stumble, according to a university study.

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Sochi, Olympics, Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers
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