This week in the NHL: Gary Bettman hints at changes; Patrick Kane opens up about his choice; Leafs are falling

Deadspin BotDeadspin Bot|published: Sat 9th December, 09:00 2023
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Gary Bettman teases NHL changes

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman addressed the media at the conclusion of the NHL’s Board of Governors’ annual meetings. Bettman teased some big changes to the league in the near future, the biggest of which would be an in-season international tournament. - Cale Clinton Read More

Patrick Kane reveals why he chose to sign with Red Wings

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Three-time Stanley Cup Champion Patrick Kane signed with the Detroit Red Wings last month and is eying a return to the ice this week against San Jose after having hip resurfacing surgery this past summer. - Mackenzie Meaney Read More

The Maple Leafs are in their own heads

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The Toronto Maple Leafs fixated on the wrong things? I know, it’s a crazy time and we’ll have to get through it together, with intellect and a savoir-faire. - Sam Fels Read More


Someone farted during Andrei Vasilevskiy’s post-game interview

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Some hockey players never smile, laugh, or joke around with the media.

Luckily, for Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, he didn’t need to do anything to make a whole room full of press laugh — his teammate did it for him. - Mackenzie Meaney Read More

A U2 concert, a Darren Aronofsky nature documentary, and now, the NHL Draft

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The 2024 NHL Draft will be held at the Las Vegas Sphere on June 28 and 29, according to a report from TSN’s Darren Dreger. The decision came after a vote for the NHL Board of Governors. - Cale Clinton Read More

Rangers lose game, winger loses tooth

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New York Rangers winger Barclay Goodrow left Tuesday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators after sustaining an “upper-body injury,” as head coach Peter Laviolette describes it. - Mackenzie Meaney Read More

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