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Boston Bruins plan for Lightning, series without Patrice Bergeron

xml feed TweetPreparation begins in earnest for the Boston Bruins’ Eastern Conference finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, with little new regarding center Patrice Bergeron. What remains clear is Bergeron likely will miss Saturday’s Game 1 of the … Continue reading

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Shea Weber says he’ll be back in Nashville

TweetNashville Predators franchise defenseman Shea Weber can become a restricted free agent on July 1, and on Wednesday he assured fans he’ll remain with the team — possibly with a long-term contract. “It’s going to get done,” Weber said, according … Continue reading

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Islanders ink Michael Grabner to five-year extension

TweetIn his young career, Michael Grabner has already been traded and waived. But the speedy Islanders forward got some stability on Friday when the Islanders announced that he signed a five-year contract extension following a season in which he scored … Continue reading

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Western Conference finals preview: Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks

Tweet The Game 7 between the Sharks and Red Wing was so intense and nerve-wracking for the players involved, San Jose rookie Logan Couture had moments where he found himself shaking on the bench. “I was so nervous,” he admitted … Continue reading

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Magglio Ordonez takes his .172 batting average to the DL

Tweet Magglio Ordonez has struggled mightily coming back from the fractured ankle that ended his 2010 season in July, hitting just .172 with one homer in 26 games, and today the Tigers placed him on the disabled list. Obviously his … Continue reading

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Roger McDowell returns to the Braves

Tweet Getty Images Just in time for Baseball’s Civil Rights Weekend celebrations in Atlanta, Roger McDowell, the Braves’ gay-slurring pitching coach, returns from his suspension today: An emotional Roger McDowell has returned from his two-week suspension and is vowing he … Continue reading

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Players’ MVP? Perry, D. Sedin, Stamkos are finalists

TweetTORONTO — Anaheim Ducks winger Corey Perry and Vancouver Canucks winger Daniel Sedin have been at the heart of debate over who was the best in the NHL this season. The league’s players have added a third name — Tampa … Continue reading

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MVP decisions: D. Sedin, Perry or one of two Lightning players

TweetDaniel Sedin led the NHL on points. Corey Perry led the league in goals. Both are finalists for the two regular-season MVP awards. And a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning completes the trio of finalists. However, while Martin St. … Continue reading

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New Coyotes sales plan reportedly to be unveiled Friday

TweetExpect the details of the latest — and possibly final — plan to keep the Phoenix Coyotes in Arizona to be released Friday. The scheme is expected to replace one approved earlier by city fathers of Glendale, Ariz., the Phoenix … Continue reading

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Big decisions await for Flyers for Game 4 vs. Bruins

TweetWhen he woke up Friday morning, Philadelphia Flyers coach Peter Laviolette might have decided which of his beleaguered goaltenders to start against the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the teams’ Stanley Cup playoff series. Or he could pull the … Continue reading

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