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May 21, 2025

Brayden Schenn is Flyers' 'first priority'

May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It might be training camp, it might be July. I really can’t say."

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May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Philadelphia Flyers, Ron Hextall, Brayden Schenn
May 21, 2025

Oil Kings' Reinhart takes Twitter criticism in stride

May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“It was funny. You get all these fans and stuff who think they know the game so well."

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May 21, 2025

Gaudreau admires work ethic of Thomas

May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It's good to see as a young player how he's so old - so much older and how hard he still works."

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May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau, Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins
May 21, 2025

Flames have specific target with No. 4 draft pick

May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Do we have a person we have in mind? For sure. I mean, there's a guy we would love to get."

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May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Craig Conroy
May 21, 2025

Gretzky: Crosby is 'best player in the game'

May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He's the best player in the game. I don't think it's even a question."

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May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Wayne Gretzky
May 21, 2025

MacTavish: Trade market will 'heat up very quickly'

May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"There are a lot of teams that are going to have a lot of pressure to get better very quickly - the Edmonton Oilers certainly being one of those teams."

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May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Edmonton Oilers, Craig MacTavish
May 21, 2025

Blues giving Elliott a 'fair fight'

May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Having the commitment from them really shows that. It shows that they believe in me."

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May 21, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
St. Louis Blues, Brian Elliott, Ryan Miller, Jaroslav Halak, Jake Allen
May 20, 2025

Doughty appreciates Toews' heart

May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I think he has more heart than a lot of players and that's what separates him."

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May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Los Angeles Kings, Drew Doughty, Chicago Blackhawks, Jonathan Toews
May 20, 2025

Molson: Twitter 'takes enormous discipline'

May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Whether it’s mean or nice or neutral, it’s because they care deeply and I appreciate that. …"

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May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Geoff Molson, Montreal Canadiens
May 20, 2025

Canadiens inspire 'new energy' in Montreal

May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"We’ve got a whole bunch of 20- to 25-year-old kids who make you believe we’re going to be on a good ride here for a while."

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May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Geoff Molson, Montreal Canadiens
May 20, 2025

Neely sees Bruins making 'tweaks'

May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"When you have the regular season we have, especially that stretch from March to April, you know - that wasn't luck."

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May 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Boston Bruins, Cam Neely
May 19, 2025

Brisson won't pursue Penguins' GM job

May 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I am happy with what I do at CAA and will continue on the path of representing players."

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May 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Pat Brisson, Pittsburgh Penguins
May 19, 2025

Bruins, Marchand seek right 'agitator' balance

May 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I think sometimes his antics get in the way."

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May 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins, Peter Chiarelli
May 19, 2025

Blue Jackets' Davidson confirms Umberger trade request

May 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"If a player talks to you as an organization that he needs a change of scenery, you try to help and you try to do the right thing."

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May 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
R.J. Umberger, John Davidson, Columbus Blue Jackets
May 19, 2025

14-year Richards, St. Louis friendship going strong

May 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I couldn’t ask for a better friend. Not ever.”

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May 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Brad Richards, Martin St. Louis, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning
May 19, 2025

Bruins' Johnson contemplating UFA options

May 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"There are only so many chances you’ll get to possibly prove yourself as a starting goaltender at the NHL level."

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May 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Chad Johnson, Boston Bruins
May 18, 2025

Canes' Francis likes Staal at left wing

May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Ron Francis is eager to hear how potential coaching candidates for the Hurricanes would want to structure their forward lines.

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May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
May 18, 2025

Report: Blue Jackets' Umberger requests trade

May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols

The Columbus Dispatch reports that both the Blue Jackets and R.J. Umberger agree the forward would go on the trade block this summer.

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May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Columbus Blue Jackets, R.J. Umberger, Jarmo Kekalainen
May 18, 2025

Perception of Stars has 'completely changed'

May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“The feeling right now is we’re moving up, and I think at the heart of that process is Tom buying the team and doing what he’s done as an owner.”

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May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Tom Gaglardi, Jim Lites
May 18, 2025

Smith soaked up veteran Bruins' experience

May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I was picking up things every day. It was a joy to be able to play with those guys.”

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May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Reilly Smith, Patrice Bergeron, Jarome Iginla, Zdeno Chara
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