This week in the NHL: Looking back at the oldest to play; Handing out awards for 2023; Kris Letang's historic night
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These are the oldest players in NHL history
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Hockey players are a different breed. While most sports see their stars fizzle out by the time they reach their late thirties, the NHL routinely has their stars shine well into their forties. Hockey players play the game with grit and resilience, unlike any other athlete. Maybe that’s why they boast some of the oldest professional athletes in the history of North American team sports. - Cale Clinton Read More
Let’s hand out some NHL awards. It’s Christmas after all!
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Generally, this comes up at the quarter-mark or halfway through the season. But hey, it’s Christmas, so let’s hand out some Christmastime NHL awards just to get into the spirit of the thing! Who is leading in the various categories that the league likes to hand out some weird looking silverware for at a very awkward ceremony in June while everyone waits to get drunk (if they’re not already)? - Sam Fels Read More
Sabres F Tage Thompson (personal) placed on non-roster list
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The Buffalo Sabres placed forward Tage Thompson on the non-roster list Thursday for personal reasons.
Thompson, 26, was a late scratch prior to Wednesday night’s 4-1 home loss to the Boston Bruins.
Following a breakout year in 2022-23, Thompson has 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 26 games this season.
Thompson set career highs in goals (47) and assists (47) last season and was 15th in the NHL in points (94).
The Phoenix native has 112 goals and 216 points in 327 career games with St. Louis (2017-18) and Buffalo.
Kris Letang’s historic night propels Pens past Isles
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Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin both scored twice while Kris Letang collected a record five assists during a six-goal second period for the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, who routed the New York Islanders 7-0 on Wednesday night in Elmont, N.Y. - Field Level Media Read More
Ducks hand Golden Knights 4th straight loss
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Brett Leason scored two goals, including the first of four in the game’s opening 12 1/2 minutes, and the Anaheim Ducks earned a 5-2 victory Wednesday over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights, who are on a season-long four-game losing streak. - Field Level Media Read More
Adrian Kempe tallies twice as Kings crush Sharks
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Adrian Kempe scored twice as the host Los Angeles Kings scored five unanswered goals en route to a 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. - Field Level Media Read More