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McDavid's Oilers add depth, prime for playoff push
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, , -- The Edmonton Oilers have signed up a new supporting cast for Connor McDavid. The question is how far can they go in playoff prime time. By Dean Bennett. Words: 935, Photos: 1
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Vancouver Canucks setting sights on playoffs
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- A single word resonates for the Vancouver Canucks heading into a new NHL season — playoffs. By Gemma Karstens-Smith. Words: 915, Photos: 1
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Raptors centre Birch says he had COVID-19
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Toronto Raptors centre Khem Birch says that he and his family have recovered from COVID-19. Words: 117, Photos: 1
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'No forgetting': Leafs look to move forward
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The Maple Leafs thought they had addressed the problem. By Joshua Clipperton. Words: 1011, Photos: 1
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NHL eager to return to normalcy with new season
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Mark Scheifele is ready for the NHL to feel normal again. By Joshua Clipperton. Words: 839, Photos: 1
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