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Jets fans chant ‘Where is Rutger (McGroarty)?’ during game against Penguins

Jets fans chant ‘Where is Rutger (McGroarty)?’ during game against PenguinsMcGroarty was traded to Pittsburgh after not wanting to sign with Winnipeg.

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Devils’ Adam Beckman, Islanders’ Julien Gauthier on waiversGauthier had played one game with the Isles this season, while Beckman started the year on the injured non-roster list.

It’s time to say it — Anze Kopitar is better than Patrice Bergeron

It’s time to say it — Anze Kopitar is better than Patrice BergeronKopitar has led the Kings in scoring in 15 of his 18 NHL seasons.

Hunter Crowther

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The next Malkin: Who will go down as this generation’s most underrated player?Which current under-30 player will have a shockingly great resume by the time his career finishes?

Canucks’ Tyler Myers plays 1,000th NHL game

Canucks’ Tyler Myers plays 1,000th NHL gameMyers has recorded 93 goals and 278 assists for 371 points and 793 penalty minutes in 1,000 games.

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Kings’ Darcy Kuemper placed on injured reserveThe Kings recalled Pheonix Copley from AHL.

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko won’t play vs. Hurricanes, day-to-day with lower-body injury

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko won’t play vs. Hurricanes, day-to-day with lower-body injuryToropchenko had 14 goals and 21 points in 82 games with the Blues last season.

Hunter Crowther

Blue Jackets’ Kent Johnson’s injury recovery “not short term”

Blue Jackets’ Kent Johnson’s injury recovery “not short term”Johnson suffered an injury during Thursday’s game against the Sabres.

Is the Pacific Division a bit stronger than originally believed?

Is the Pacific Division a bit stronger than originally believed?A number of teams have impressed in the opening week of the 2024-25 season.

Valeri Nichushkin skating by himself; Kaapo Kahkonen joins Avalanche at practice

Valeri Nichushkin skating by himself; Kaapo Kahkonen joins Avalanche at practiceNichushkin is still in the third stage of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

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Best NHL Bets (Oct. 19): Expect a close game when Rangers visit Maple LeafsJoin Daily Faceoff’s Andy MacNeil as he handicaps the best bets for Saturday’s 13-game NHL slate. Tampa Bay Lightning (-115) at Ottawa Senators (-105) There’s a lot of uncertainty around this game. Will Linus Ullmark be starting, backing up Anton Forsberg, or sitting out on...

Sabres sign Scott Ratzlaff to three-year, entry-level contract

Sabres sign Scott Ratzlaff to three-year, entry-level contractRatzlaff was drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Hunter Crowther

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J.T. Miller is the heartbeat of the Canucks right nowFrank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk talked on Daily Faceoff Live about how there shouldn’t be a ton of worry over the Canucks start to the season, especially with Miller on the team.

Which NHL team will have the longest unbeaten streak to start 2024-25?

Which NHL team will have the longest unbeaten streak to start 2024-25?The Oilers had a 16-game winning streak between Dec. 21 and Feb. 6 of last season.

Hunter Crowther

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What will the Philadelphia Flyers do with Jett Luchanko?Luchanko is off to a quiet start – could the Flyers look to send him back to Guelph, or will they keep him in-house?

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