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Rising hockey costs are leaving young NHL talent behind
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Rising hockey costs are leaving young NHL talent behind

The conversation around hockey development is changing, and not because of systems or analytics. Rising costs across youth hockey are creating barriers that many families can no longer manage, especially in rural communities where the sport once thrived. During a…

May 11
3 min
Maple Leafs warned about Alex Ovechkin-level NHL Draft mistake
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Maple Leafs warned about Alex Ovechkin-level NHL Draft mistake

The 2004 draft could be instructive here.

May 11
2 min
NHL announces O'Ree Community Hero finalists
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NHL announces O'Ree Community Hero finalists

The NHL announced three U.S. and three Canadian finalists for the Willie O'Ree Community Hero award and opened voting for the winners through May 24. The winners will be revealed in June.

May 11
2 min
Pegula putting family experience in NFL and NHL to use in tennis prize money protest
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Pegula putting family experience in NFL and NHL to use in tennis prize money protest

Talk of a boycott from top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner has grabbed attention. Behind the scenes, it’s been Jessica Pegula, the 2024 U.S. Open runner-up, organizing the top tennis players in their protest with the Grand Slams over the share of tournament revenues devoted to prize money.

May 11
3 min
2025-26 San Jose Sharks Player Reviews: Tyler Toffoli
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2025-26 San Jose Sharks Player Reviews: Tyler Toffoli

A relatively consistent player throughout his entire NHL career, San Jose Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli can typically be counted on to score roughly 20 goals and around 50 points per season. His numbers were hovering around that this season, but there were a few negatives about his season as well.

May 11
3 min
Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj under fire after ‘heavy’ hit on Sabres’ Sam Carrick
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Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj under fire after ‘heavy’ hit on Sabres’ Sam Carrick

NHL forward Arber Xhekaj is facing criticism after a controversial punch dropped Sam Carrick at the end of Game 3 between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. Montreal secured a dominant 6-2 victory to grab a 2-1…

May 11
3 min
Hurricanes sign forward Mark Jankowski to 2-year extension through 2027-28 season
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Hurricanes sign forward Mark Jankowski to 2-year extension through 2027-28 season

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Mark Jankowski to a two-year extension worth an average annual value of $1.85 million through the 2027-28 season. The Hurricanes announced the deal Monday, two days after they became the first team to sweep through the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs

May 11
3 min
The Carolina Hurricanes are rolling in the NHL playoffs. Next is another lengthy between-rounds rest
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The Carolina Hurricanes are rolling in the NHL playoffs. Next is another lengthy between-rounds rest

The Carolina Hurricanes have secured their long-sought shot at breaking through a familiar roadblock in the Eastern Conference final.

May 11
2 min
Islanders to donate $150K to honor player's mom
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Islanders to donate $150K to honor player's mom

The New York Islanders have pledged $150,000 donation to a child support center in honor of the mother of NHL rookie of the year candidate Matthew Schaefer, 18. Jennifer Schaefer died in Feb. 2024 of breast cancer.

May 11
2 min
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