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Panthers must not overreact to playoffs, including at head coach
Even before they struggled against the Capitals and were swept out of the playoffs by the Lightning, the Florida Panthers inspired an uncomfortable thought. Fun, risk-taking NHL teams rarely receive many chances to succeed.
Kraken's Driedger (ACL) out 7-9 months
The Seattle Kraken will be without the services of goaltender Chris Driedger for the next seven to nine months, the team announced on Tuesday.
Stars sign Gurianov to one-year, $2.9M extension
The Dallas Stars announced the signing of impending restricted free agent Denis Gurianov to a one-year extension on Tuesday.
Jackets ink Roslovic to two-year, $8M extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets locked up a key restricted free agent on Tuesday.
U18 Women’s Hockey Worlds: After long wait, ‘relentless’ U.S. team is ready to play
Ahead of the 2022 Women’s U18 Ice Hockey World Championship (June 6-13) in Madison, Wisconsin, On Her Turf caught up with two members of this year’s U.S. team: alternate captains Kirsten Simms (Plymouth, Mich.) and Laila Edwards (Cleveland Heights, Ohio).
Canada F Iginla to miss U18 women's hockey worlds
Forward Jade Iginla has been ruled out for the IIHF U18 Women's World Championship, which begins on Monday, Hockey Canada announced.
Devils promote Duggan to director of player development
The New Jersey Devils promoted Meghan Duggan to director, player development on Tuesday, one year after she first joined the organization.