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Barry Melrose dies at 70, NHL mourns former Kings coach and ESPN analyst
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Barry Melrose dies at 70, NHL mourns former Kings coach and ESPN analyst

NHL figure Barry Melrose has died at the age of 70. Melrose led the Los Angeles Kings, with Wayne Gretzky, to the Stanley Cup Final before building a career as a popular television analyst for nearly 30 years
Calle Järnkrok returns to Brynäs after 13 NHL seasons
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Calle Järnkrok returns to Brynäs after 13 NHL seasons

Brynäs' dream signing is complete. Center Calle Järnkrok is returning after 13 seasons in the NHL
Cale Makar signs record eight-year extension with Colorado worth $163.2 million
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Cale Makar signs record eight-year extension with Colorado worth $163.2 million

Colorado's Cale Makar has signed a monster contract. The star defenseman is extending his contract for eight years - for a record salary of an average of $20
Victor Hedman says performance anxiety caused chest pressure before games
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Victor Hedman says performance anxiety caused chest pressure before games

NHL star Victor Hedman abruptly stopped playing hockey in March, saying he needed to take a long break from the sport. Injuries were one explanation
HV71 signs NHL-experienced Mike Hardman as Noah Philp replacement
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HV71 signs NHL-experienced Mike Hardman as Noah Philp replacement

HV71 has found a replacement for Noah Philp, who shocked the Jönköping club by ending his career. NHL-experienced Mike Hardman has signed a one-year contract with the SHL club
NHL could expand to Texas, with Houston or Austin as leading candidates
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NHL could expand to Texas, with Houston or Austin as leading candidates

The NHL may be about to expand to another team, in which case it will most likely be based in Houston or Austin, Texas.
Leo Carlsson no longer NHL’s highest-paid player after Macklin Celebrini record deal
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Leo Carlsson no longer NHL’s highest-paid player after Macklin Celebrini record deal

For 20 days, NHL Swede Leo Carlsson was the league's highest-paid player. On Wednesday, that record was broken when San José forward Macklin Celebrini signed a record contract that will pay him $94 million, or more than 900 million kronor, over five years
Daniel Alfredsson joins Mats Sundin’s Toronto Maple Leafs as assistant coach
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Daniel Alfredsson joins Mats Sundin’s Toronto Maple Leafs as assistant coach

Mats Sundin and Daniel Alfredsson were bitter rivals during their playing years in the NHL. Now they will be on the same side
Ivar Stenberg signs three-year contract with San Jose Sharks
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Ivar Stenberg signs three-year contract with San Jose Sharks

Swedish ice hockey prospect Ivar Stenberg, 18, has signed a three-year contract with San Jose in the NHL.
Ottawa signs Swedes Samuel Ersson and André Burakovsky
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Ottawa signs Swedes Samuel Ersson and André Burakovsky

The Ottawa Senators look set to become the NHL's next big Swedish team. On Friday, the club signed goaltender Samuel Ersson and winger André Burakovsky
Eklund forced to move - traded to Ottawa in the NHL
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Eklund forced to move - traded to Ottawa in the NHL

NHL forward William Eklund, 23, will leave San Jose and move from the United States to Canada. His new club will be based in Ottawa
Scandal-ridden coach John Tortorella leaves Vegas Golden Knights after barely three months
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Scandal-ridden coach John Tortorella leaves Vegas Golden Knights after barely three months

John Tortorella was successful with the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights - but his time with the club was short. After just 79 days at the helm, the scandal-ridden coach is now leaving
Celebrating like in the NHL - Norway's bronze trophy on tour
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Celebrating like in the NHL - Norway's bronze trophy on tour

Now the World Cup trophy is going on tour - yes, the bronze one. Norway has won its very first World Cup medal in ice hockey, and it will be celebrated as if it were a Stanley Cup title
The scandalous coach's success: He came in with a lot of energy
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The scandalous coach's success: He came in with a lot of energy

He has threatened journalists with beatings, made sweeping cuts, and already incurred heavy penalties for himself and his club. Yet, controversial coach John Tortorella, 67, could be a jackpot for Vegas
Vancouver Canucks fire coach Adam Foote after one season
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Vancouver Canucks fire coach Adam Foote after one season

The Vancouver Canucks were the worst team in the NHL this season. Now, head coach Adam Foote is being fired
Supertalent Viggo Björck scored as Tre Kronor beat Denmark 6–2
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Supertalent Viggo Björck scored as Tre Kronor beat Denmark 6–2

He became Tre Kronor's youngest World Cup player ever on Friday - now Viggo Björck has also scored his first championship goal. The 18-year-old center scored when Sweden defeated Denmark 6–2
Vegas loses second-round pick in this summer's NHL draft, coach John Tortorella fined $100,000
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Vegas loses second-round pick in this summer's NHL draft, coach John Tortorella fined $100,000

Vegas loses its second-round pick in this summer's NHL draft. In addition, coach John Tortorella was fined for violating the league's media rules
Carolina reaches semifinals after eight straight wins - first time in 40 years
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Carolina reaches semifinals after eight straight wins - first time in 40 years

Carolina swept through the quarterfinals in the same manner as the round of 16 - eight straight wins in total. It has been almost 40 years since a team reached the semifinals with eight straight wins
Carolina storms towards the Stanley Cup semifinals
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Carolina storms towards the Stanley Cup semifinals

Carolina is one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup semifinals. Philadelphia lost 4–1 on the road in Game 3 of the quarterfinals
Rasmus Dahlin nominated for Norris Trophy as NHL's best defenseman
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Rasmus Dahlin nominated for Norris Trophy as NHL's best defenseman

Buffalo star Rasmus Dahlin is one of three finalists for the Norris Trophy, the award given to the NHL's best defenseman. The Swede could become the first player in Buffalo history to win the award
Karlsson returns in comeback as Vegas wins first Stanley Cup quarterfinal 3–1 over Anaheim
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Karlsson returns in comeback as Vegas wins first Stanley Cup quarterfinal 3–1 over Anaheim

After a six-month injury layoff, Vegas' Swedish team captain, William Karlsson, returned to the ice, and Vegas won the first Stanley Cup quarterfinal against Anaheim.
After the SM final - super talent Viggo Björck selected for Tre Kronor
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After the SM final - super talent Viggo Björck selected for Tre Kronor

Viggo Björck was not allowed to play in the U18 World Championship as he chose to complete the SM final series with Djurgården's juniors. Now he has been selected for Tre Kronor instead - as one of six JVM gold medalists
No World Cup for Sandin - knee injury
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No World Cup for Sandin - knee injury

Washington has been eliminated from the NHL. But there will still be no World Cup game for Rasmus Sandin - who has a knee injury
The Swedes shined for Minnesota in 6-1 playoff rout of Dallas
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The Swedes shined for Minnesota in 6-1 playoff rout of Dallas

The Swedes in Minnesota were heavily involved in the team's 6–1 rout of Dallas in their first playoff game. Joel Eriksson Ek and Jesper Wallstedt combined for two goals and 27 saves
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