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How COVID-19 will impact NHL prospects in the 2020-21 season
Developing NHL prospects and scouting ahead of next year's draft will undoubtedly be difficult. How are teams -- and young players -- preparing for the challenges this year presents?
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Inside the political donation history of wealthy sports owners
American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015.
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FASHION FILES
LATEST NEW SWEATERS
Dallas Stars unveil electrifying new 'Blackout' jerseys
With a color scheme inspired by the Dallas skyline, the team's alternate uniform set for 2020-21 certainly stands out.
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Vegas Golden Knights reveal metallic gold third jersey for the 2020-21 NHL season
The Golden Knights have a new jersey, and it's as flashy as the city the team calls home.
Flames go 'full retro' with a return to their classic uniform look
The team announced on Monday that its "throwback" jerseys will take over as the primary home and road set for 2020-21.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY
Inside the $1 million commitment that will elevate the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour
The contribution from Secret not only will help women's hockey players get back on the ice but also will ensure that the Dream Gap Tour continues to grow.
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PLANS FOR 2020-21
AHL, ECHL AND SPHL
Inside minor hockey leagues' pandemic-season plans
With COVID-19 remaining a factor into 2021, how will minor league hockey adjust? We check in with top execs from the AHL, ECHL and SPHL.
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GOODBYE TO DOC
BROADCASTER'S INFLUENCE ON NHL WORLD
Doc Emrick's influence on the NHL's next generation of voices
The iconic broadcaster retired this week, but his influence lives on in a generation of young hockey commentators.
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#ThankYouDoc: Social media congratulates Doc Emrick
Retiring after 47 years as the voice of hockey, Emrick got well wishes on social media from all over the sports world.
NHL FREE AGENCY
TRACKER, ANALYSIS, GRADES
Live NHL free-agency tracker: Latest signings, analysis and buzz
The free-agency frenzy is taking place in October this year. Find out where the top players are headed, and what our experts think of all the big deals.
2020 NHL DRAFT
GRADES, TAKEAWAYS, PICK TRACKER
Winners and losers of the 2020 NHL draft
The Rangers, Quinton Byfield and players named Luke come out ahead, while U.S.-born prospects and viewers stuck watching for eight hours lost.
2020 NHL draft: Pick tracker and analysis for every team
Every single pick of the 2020 draft, from Round 1 to Round 7. Plus, learn more about each first-rounder with prospect breakdowns and team fits.
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GAME REPLAYS, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVES
Stream full game replays from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and qualifiers
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- AHL targeting Feb. 5 start date for next season
- Hurricanes sign Haydn Fleury to 2 years, $2.6M
- Red Wings' Bertuzzi awarded 1-year, $3.5M deal
- Avs, former Isles D Toews agree to 4-year deal
- Edmonton personality Joey Moss dies at age 57
- Pens add ex-player Daley to staff, fire asst. GM
- Sabres avoid arbitration with Reinhart, Ullmark
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Predicting 2022 Olympic rosters
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Predicting the 2022 Olympic hockey rosters
NHL players will be back for the next Olympic tournament! Here's our early look at who makes the cut for Beijing 2022.
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