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Utah HC acquires defenceman Mikail Sergachev from Lightning at NHL draft

Utah HC acquires defenceman Mikail Sergachev from Lightning at NHL draft

LAS VEGAS — Utah Hockey Club made a big splash on the second day of the NHL draft. The team acquired defenceman Mikhail Sergachev from the Tampa Bay Lightning for centre Conor Geekie, defenceman J.J.
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Connelly seeks to put past mistake behind after being selected 19th in NHL draft by Golden Knights

Connelly seeks to put past mistake behind after being selected 19th in NHL draft by Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It meant little to Trevor Connelly what spot he was selected in the NHL draft — first round or beyond — due to the regrettable decision he made in the past .
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Sphere wows draft picks, GMs and fans on the opening night of the NHL Draft

Sphere wows draft picks, GMs and fans on the opening night of the NHL Draft

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Incredible. Amazing. Unreal. That was the consensus Friday about the opening night of the 2024 NHL Draft as the $2.3 billion Sphere wowed draft picks, general managers and fans.
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Macklin Celebrini selected No. 1 by San Jose at NHL draft where Las Vegas and hockey royalty mix

Macklin Celebrini selected No. 1 by San Jose at NHL draft where Las Vegas and hockey royalty mix

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Macklin Celebrini headlined the NHL draft by going first overall to the San Jose Sharks on a Friday night hockey and Las Vegas royalty mixed company under the visual spectacle of the Sphere.
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'Unbelievable moment': Canadiens select Ivan Demidov with fifth pick at NHL draft

'Unbelievable moment': Canadiens select Ivan Demidov with fifth pick at NHL draft

LAS VEGAS — Ivan Demidov started to learn English some 18 months ago. The idea was he might need it for a future career in the NHL. The Russian winger now has another language on his to-do list.
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'Amazing feeling': Sharks select Macklin Celebrini with first pick at NHL draft

'Amazing feeling': Sharks select Macklin Celebrini with first pick at NHL draft

LAS VEGAS — Macklin Celebrini insisted he had to suit up in all of his brand-new hockey gear. It was the youngster's first skating lesson — not even a game. His passion for the sport was there in plain sight for parents Rick and Robyn to see.
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Oilers sign backup goalie Calvin Pickard to 2-year contract extension

Oilers sign backup goalie Calvin Pickard to 2-year contract extension

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers signed goalie Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension Friday with an annual average value of $1 million. The 32-year-old Pickard was 12-7-1 with a 2.45 goals-against average and .
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Oilers sign goaltender Calvin Pickard to two-year contract extension

Oilers sign goaltender Calvin Pickard to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension with an annual average value of US$1 million. The six-foot-one, 205-pound goalie had 12-7-1 record with a 2.45 goals-against average and .
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Crosby, MacKinnon, McDavid among six players named to Canada's 4 Nations roster

Crosby, MacKinnon, McDavid among six players named to Canada's 4 Nations roster

LAS VEGAS, Alta. — Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon were on the golf course. A chance to unplug after a busy NHL season, the conversation, of course, veered towards hockey. Line combinations, specifically.
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U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland unveil 1st 6 players for 4 Nations Face-Off tournament

U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland unveil 1st 6 players for 4 Nations Face-Off tournament

Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have never played together for Team Canada. Same for Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel and Matthew Tkachuk for Team USA.
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