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Sugar restriction in early life is linked to lower dementia risk and slightly slower brain aging de… Potholes, bus fares and headphone dodgers: will Burnham’s strategy of ‘everyday fixes’ succeed? 'Stupendously large black holes' aren't a major component of dark matter, study finds Europe will have to accept dependence on us – US tech giant ‘An orchestra being gassed should be an alarm signal’: the musical activists targeted in Paris Britain is not interested in normalizing relations with Russia — MFA Meghan Markle ‘deeply distressed’ by allegations her dad possessed child sexual abuse images One person killed in shooting near Paris, French Prime Minister says Sugar restriction in early life is linked to lower dementia risk and slightly slower brain aging de… Potholes, bus fares and headphone dodgers: will Burnham’s strategy of ‘everyday fixes’ succeed? 'Stupendously large black holes' aren't a major component of dark matter, study finds Europe will have to accept dependence on us – US tech giant ‘An orchestra being gassed should be an alarm signal’: the musical activists targeted in Paris Britain is not interested in normalizing relations with Russia — MFA Meghan Markle ‘deeply distressed’ by allegations her dad possessed child sexual abuse images One person killed in shooting near Paris, French Prime Minister says

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Penguins Place Four On Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the season with a limited lineup. Four Penguins have been placed on injured reserve – forwards Blake Lizotte (upper-body), Justin Brazeau (lower-…

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Rangers' Ticket Plan For 2026-27 NHL Season Shows How The Mighty Have Fallen

The New York Rangers are offering a ticket plan for fans at Madison Square Garden this season. A marketing technique to convince Rangers supporters to purchase tickets shows how f…

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How Much Do Players Get Paid in the Playoffs?

How much do players get paid in the playoffs?

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The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL

European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…

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Pens send three to AHL, four to IR as roster comes into focus

The Penguins reduced their roster by seven more players on Sunday. Bill Zonnon, Harrison Brunicke and Joel Blomqvist have been assigned to the AHL. Four players were placed on IR …

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After tough loss in preseason finale, Flyers working to embrace the process

The Flyers closed out their four-game slate of exhibition games with a rematch against the Capitals on home ice last night, looking to even the score after being delivered a tough…

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Sharks Prospect Brady Knowling's Long Road To The OHL Has Been Shaped By His On and Off-Ice Experiences

It's been a unique, and sometimes challenging road for San Jose Sharks prospect Brady Knowling. But the 18-year-old goaltender is breaking through, and a big season with the OHL's…

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Pastrnak Named Bruins Captain

David Pastrnak has been named the 28th captain in Boston Bruins franchise history. This will mark the first time the Bruins have had a captain since trading Brad Marchand at…

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Minnesota Wild’s Brock Faber Continues to Grow His Game

It’s been a little over four years since the Minnesota Wild made a trade that would alter the future of their defense for seasons to come. At the time, many…

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NHL’s Dark Horse Division Title Contenders for 2026-27

Hockey is finally back. The 2026-27 preseason officially wrapped up on Saturday, Sept. 26, and it won’t be long until the puck drops for regular-season action on Sept. 29. Even…

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Waivers: 9/27/26

With the deadline for compliant season-opening rosters coming up tomorrow, the waiver wire is going to continue to busy today, as it has been for the rest of this weekend.  Waiver…

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Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Buium, Lekkerimäki & Camp Taking Shape

The Vancouver Canucks finished their preseason Saturday night with a pretty entertaining 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken. It wasn’t perfect. Far from it, actually. The Kraken jump…

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Devils Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Roster Cuts, Preseason Performance, & More

Heading into the 2026-27 season, the New Jersey Devils remain a team to watch. Following a myriad of roster improvements, the club is looking to make a statement early on.…

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Bruins Name David Pastrnak Captain

The Boston Bruins announced today that star winger David Pastrnak has been named the 28th captain in franchise history. Pastrnak has spent the last half-decade as an alternate cap…

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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 27

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 28 On this date, the NHL did two things for the first time it would later do on a…

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Bruins Name David Pastrnak The 28th Captain In Franchise History

The Boston Bruins have named David Pastrnak as the next captain of the franchise.

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Why The Canucks Must Not Cut Corners In Long Rebuilding Process

The Vancouver Canucks have new management in place, but the Canucks are almost certainly going to be just as bad, if not worse than their 2025-26 season. Does Vancouver have the s…

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New Jersey Devils’ 2026-27 Player Projections: Luke Hughes

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid…

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Morning Notes: Michkov, Kolosov, Mailloux

If the Philadelphia Flyers hope to return to the postseason in 2026-27, they’ll need to find a way to build momentum in the standings and stay above other Metropolitan Division ri…

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NHL Rumours: Zegras’ Jersey Tuck Controversy, Sabres Need Goalie & Tarasenko to Panthers

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Trevor Zegras and the controversy following his penalty for having his jersey tucked in. Next, the Buffalo Sabres are heading into…

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: A Different Kind of Hockey in Toronto?

The preseason doesn’t usually tell us much about what a hockey team will look like when the games start counting. Too many lineups, too many players trying to make the…

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3 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-1 Victory Over Islanders in Preseason Finale

On Saturday evening, the New Jersey Devils hit the road for their second tilt against the New York Islanders. Earlier this week, they defeated their Metropolitan Division rivals 2…

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3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Preseason Win Against Flames

The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their 2026 NHL preseason schedule with a 4-1 victory over their provincial rival Calgary Flames on Saturday (Sept. 26) at Rogers Place. Zach Hyman, …

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4 Things We Learned From Maple Leafs in Preseason

The preseason is over and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ regular season is just around the corner. While the Maple Leafs lost both games against the Montreal Canadiens, they were able…