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Fowler's game 'got a lot calmer,' happy with progress as Canadiens goalie prospect As a freshman, the 3rd-round pick in the 2023 Draft assisted Boston College in reaching the NCAA championship game. © Pierre Bourgault/Club de hockey Canadien inc. BROSSARD, Quebec — Jacob Fowler is as excited about his potential to one day play for …

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Color of Hockey: HPOC Movement Camp thriving at Hurricanes' practice rink Event promoting diversity and opportunities in the game features activities on and off the ice. © Zachary Hamlet William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. …

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Cristall focused on building bright future with Capitals High-scoring forward utilizing ‘hard-working summer’ for a chance to secure a spot on the NHL roster straight from training camp. © John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images ARLINGTON, Va. — Andrew Cristall couldn’t be blamed if he felt a sense of deja vu after his most recent Western …

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Schaefer ready to ‘put the work boots on’ ahead of 2025 NHL Draft Prospect defenseman, aged 16, prepares to represent Canada at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. © Jonathan Kozub/Hockey Canada Images Despite entering the season as one of the top defenseman prospects for the 2025 NHL Draft, Matthew Schaefer isn’t sweating under the pressure. …

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Wright poised for full-time role with Kraken after whirlwind experience The No. 4 pick of the 2022 Draft has played in various leagues including the OHL, AHL, NHL, and also participated in the World Juniors and Calder Cup Finals. © Christopher Mast/NHLI via Getty Images SEATTLE — Shane Wright‘s time to shine in the NHL …

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Kylington signs 1-year contract with Avalanche The defenseman, who scored 8 points in 33 games with the Flames, was a finalist for the Masterton Trophy after not playing in the 2022-23 season. © Derek Leung/Getty Images Oliver Kylington signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. Financial terms were not released. Last season, …

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Danielson eager for 1st pro season heading into Red Wings training camp The promising forward is likely to start in AHL, but could receive extended evaluation. © Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings aren’t holding a roster spot open for Nate Danielson this season. However, they will provide the …

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Flyers watch World Junior Summer Showcase closely with 8 prospects in event Bonk, Barkey, Bjarnason could potentially have a promising future in Philadelphia. © Bruce Bennett/Getty Images PLYMOUTH, Mich. — The Philadelphia Flyers have embraced a rebuilding effort they hope will turn them into Stanley Cup contenders in the near future. The 2024 World Junior …

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2024 World Junior Summer Showcase: 3 things learned on Day 9 Hagens and Martone could potentially be the top two picks; Nadeau from Canada might start the season with the Hurricanes and miss the World Junior Championship. © Michael Miller, ISI Photos / Chris Tanouye, Getty Images Saturday was the ninth day of the World …

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Barlow using ‘massive offseason’ to prepare for opportunity with Jets  Following the departures of Monahan and Toffoli, the 19-year-old forward prospect could potentially get a chance. © Chris Tanouye/Getty Images WINNIPEG — Colby Barlow took notice when Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff turned to his prospect pipeline after losing key players to free agency …

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