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Senior Writer @TheAthletic @TheAthleticNHL • Podcasting with @LeafReport and @JDBunkis • Kamloopsian 🇨🇦 🌄

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Incredibly, 320 NHL players now have trade protection clauses. Are we at a breaking point? And what's the right fix? nytimes.com/athletic/7675590…

320 NHL players have trade protection clauses now. Can the problem be fixed? (Gift Article)

More than 60 percent of players eligible to receive no-trade and no-movement clauses have gotten one. A fierce debate has resulted.

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As a TV product it's... whatever. But every one I've been to live has been a great experience.
Arpon Basu@ArponBasu19h
It’s ok to be tired of the NHL’s outdoor games. There are so many of them, after all. But for the players involved, getting to play outside is romantic, nostalgic and special. A reminder of what drew you to this line of work to begin with. nytimes.com/athletic/7721903…

Two Canadiens’ outdoor-rink origin stories remind us why outdoor games remain special (Gift Article)

The NHL's outdoor-game tradition might feel dated, but to those who play the game, it can serve as a timely reminder of something pure.

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Leafs win their fourth in a row to improve to 7-4-2. Another game where they have the better performance in net.
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Leafs top line 👀 🔥
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Jesse Granger
@JesseGranger_Oct 24
Devils GM Sunny Mehta responded to the talk about his comments that goaltending is unpredictable. "If the goaltending position is tricky to predict, where do you want to bet on? You want to bet on a person with a large sample size of excellent results, who is on a good cap hit. That’s literally the three things that Connor (has)."
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Joe Smith@JoeSmithNHLOct 24
I asked Quinn Hughes about his contract situation, and he said his two feet are “firmly planted” in Minnesota. And he said he wouldn’t be surprised if something happens “soon.” #mnwild.
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Kaitlyn Pohly
@KaitlynDPohlyOct 24
Full story on Hellebuyck's first comments to the #NJDevils for @TheAthletic @TheAthleticNHL nytimes.com/athletic/7720402…

Connor Hellebuyck joins Devils looking to check one last box: ‘I’m here to win’ (Gift Article)

"The one thing I got left on my resume is a Stanley Cup," the three-time Vezina Trophy winner said after Winnipeg traded him to New Jersey.

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Jon Keen@JonKeenNLSportsOct 24
Might be a 1st ever goalie stick ride… 5-0-1 in their last six.
Kamloops Blazers@blazerhockeyOct 24
THE SAVE. THE CELLY. THE WIN. 🔥
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On the Devils' blockbuster for Connor Hellebuyck and what it sets New Jersey up for next nytimes.com/athletic/7717988…

In Hellebuyck trade, poker pro-turned-Devils GM Sunny Mehta makes biggest bet yet (Gift Article)

The Hellebuyck trade enhances the Devils' reputation — and signals to their stars that the organization is serious about improving.

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Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrunOct 23
Devils and Jets are close to a Connor Hellebuyck trade but still some important details to iron out. Both teams continue to work on it.
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Mike Grinnell
@MikeGrinnell_Oct 23
Not only did Mikey Dipetro get his first NHL shut out tonight…it happened on #HockeyFightsCancer night and his mom passed away from cancer when he was 5. Impossible to not root for this kid. I’m all in. And everyone else should be too. What a journey
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Three big wins in a row for the Leafs to get back on playoff pace.
Omar@TicTacTOmarOct 23
the Leafs bench celly to the Stecher goal
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Fluto Shinzawa@FlutoShinzawaOct 22
An ex-NHL enforcer is looking for CTE answers. Not just for himself. Free to read: nytimes.com/athletic/7696570…

An ex-NHL enforcer joins the fight to diagnose CTE in living brains: ‘I’m the guinea pig’ (Gift...

Jay Miller logged 174 combined regular-season and playoff fights in his NHL career. He wonders what toll it might have taken.

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It doesn't seem fair if he's growing during the game 🤔
Jameson Olive@JamesonCoopOct 22
Cooper Black's official height now reads 6-foot-9. Tallest goaltender in NHL history by 2 inches.
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Ullmark has been one of biggest stories of the season so far. Hopefully not a long term injury.
Julian McKenzie@jkamckenzieOct 22
Fans are throwing more jerseys onto the ice during this stoppage in play. Meanwhile, Samuel Ersson is stepping onto the ice to replace Linus Ullmark for the final 16:25 of this game.
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PGA Tour
@PGATourOct 21
Austin Lemieux shot 66 (his dad Mario's longtime number @Penguins) in his second Monday qualifier and will make his PGA Tour debut Thursday @Bermuda_Champ. The former college hockey player has signed up for Q-School this fall and eyes status on a Tour-sanctioned circuit.
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Josh Yohe
@JoshYohe_PGHOct 20
Here’s everything we know about the Ben Kindel situation. Obviously scary stuff. Just a wonderful kid. Hoping for good news asap. Free for all to read: nytimes.com/athletic/7708729…

Ben Kindel hospitalized after having seizure on Penguins’ team plane: Source (Gift Article)

The Penguins' team plane turned around abruptly because the 19-year-old had a seizure moments after takeoff.

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Max Bultman@m_bultmanOct 21
Most interesting teams to me on Larkin's 10-team list are Utah and New Jersey. Mammoth already made a move for Trocheck, of course, and Devils are pretty good down the middle. But of the teams on the list, young talent in those orgs definitely stands out nytimes.com/athletic/7709464…

Dylan Larkin expands trade list to 10 teams: Source

The teams on Larkin's list are all in the United States and most are in the inner circle of Stanley Cup contenders.

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Pittsburgh Penguins
@penguinsOct 20
A statement from the Pittsburgh Penguins
Statement graphic that reads: The Pittsburgh Penguins team plane returned to the Salt Lake City International Airport today shortly after takeoff due to a medical episode involving forward Ben Kindel. Team physician, Dr. Dharmesh Vyas of UPMC, as well as the team’s medical staff were on board and immediately attended to Ben. An ambulance was waiting upon arrival, and he was taken to the University of Utah Hospital for further evaluation. Ben is conscious, alert and in stable condition. The health and safety of our players, as well as the privacy for their families, are our top priority. The team will provide further updates when appropriate.

ALT Statement graphic that reads: The Pittsburgh Penguins team plane returned to the Salt Lake City International Airport today shortly after takeoff due to a medical episode involving forward Ben Kindel. Team physician, Dr. Dharmesh Vyas of UPMC, as well as the team’s medical staff were on board and immediately attended to Ben. An ambulance was waiting upon arrival, and he was taken to the University of Utah Hospital for further evaluation. Ben is conscious, alert and in stable condition. The health and safety of our players, as well as the privacy for their families, are our top priority. The team will provide further updates when appropriate.

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