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NHL: Winnipeg Jets at New York Rangers TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning terminated the contract of veteran forward Josh Archibald on Saturday after the offseason acquisition told the team he was taking time off from hockey. The Lightning signed free agent Tyler Motte to replace him on a one-year, $800,000 deal. “I was …

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NHL: USA TODAY Sports-Archive CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks will retire Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios’ No. 7 jersey. The Blackhawks had Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder deliver the news to his longtime friend during the band’s concert at the United Center on Thursday night. Chelios, 61, a Chicago native, played for his hometown …

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Special to Yahoo Sports Although it’s always good to target established veterans when constructing your fantasy team, rookies can also offer plenty of value, so they shouldn’t be overlooked. Here are this year’s top 10 NHL rookies to keep an eye on during your draft. Surprised? [Join or create a 2023-24 Fantasy Hockey league now!] …

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NHL: Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres OTTAWA, Ontario — The Ottawa Senators signed defenseman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year, $64.4 million contract extension on Wednesday. The 21-year-old, selected No. 5 overall by Ottawa in the 2020 NHL draft, had four goals and 28 assists in 77 games as a rookie with the Senators last season. …

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It’s tough enough for Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins to follow up a record-breaking regular season and a heartbreaking playoff disappointment. Such a task becomes even more monumental without Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. Gathering at the Bruins’ first captains’ practice on Tuesday, Marchand acknowledged the “burden” of replacing captain Bergeron and longtime fixture …

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NHL: Colorado Avalanche at Arizona Coyotes SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes hired Bill Armstrong to shepherd a rebuilding project. After a solid start, Armstrong gets to see it through. The Coyotes signed Armstrong to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday, ensuring the general manager will be able to see the fruits of his overhaul. …

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