Tyler Hunt
Digital Journalist based in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Joined on May 18, 2011
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After leading his team to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick took home the Conn Smythe Trophy for the playoffs most valuable player. But there was one piece of hardware Quick wasn't recognized for.
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With a roster that is finally coming to fruition, and players like Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, and Mike Richards signed to long-term deals, the Kings team that has suddenly emerged as a Western Conference powerhouse will be together for a long time.
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It's an age-old part of the game of hockey that can put fans on their feet in seconds, but with the recent crackdown on head shots and after a summer of tragedy, is it time to take fighting out of the game?
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Now that the summer is over and preseason is officially underway, teams are cutting their roster down to the 23-man unit that will start the regular season. We take a look at which players are ready to make the jump to the elite, heading into 2011-12.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs locked up a key piece of their future heading into training camp this weekend, re-signing restricted free agent Luke Schenn to a five-year deal, reportedly in the $3.5 million a year range.
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Teemu Selanne is back for yet another year, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with the Anaheim Ducks worth $4 million. In other news, restricted free agents Tyler Myers, John Tavares, and Zach Bogosian were re-signed by their respective clubs.
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According to Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press, the unveiling of the Winnipeg Jets' new jerseys will come on Tuesday, as the team gets set to start training camp Sept. 20.
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As training camp looms in mid-September, most of the NHL's top prospects will get a chance to show their skills and compete for a spot on the pro-roster. But which rookies are most likely to make the jump to the NHL?
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In recent NHL news, the Calgary Flames traded Daymond Langkow to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Lee Stempniak, while Bruins' forward Michael Ryder celebrated his day with the Stanley Cup after it fell to the ground.
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It's been over seven months since Sidney Crosby played in an NHL game, and as training camp approaches in September, it's unclear whether the Penguins star will be ready to start the season while he continues his recovery from post-concussion symptoms.
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Forty-seven of Canada's top ranked hockey players under the age of 20 gathered in Alberta this week to participate in Hockey Canada's National Junior Team Summer Development Camp.
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Things are heating up in August as the NHL prepares for training camp in September. Nashville Predators captain Shea Weber had an arbitration hearing today, while the San Jose Sharks signed two defencemen who will bolster their blueline this season.
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True North Sports & Entertainment announced Friday it would unveil the new logo for the Winnipeg Jets, which were relocated to Winnipeg from Atlanta earlier this summer.
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After years of defiance and denial in the face of accusations of using performance enhancing drugs, Roger Clemens hit a home run Thursday when U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton declared the case of perjury against the former MLB pitcher a mistrial.
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The Edmonton Oilers traded forward Andrew Cogliano to the Anaheim Ducks for a second round pick. In other news, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold hinted at a divisional re-alignment, which would see the Winnipeg Jets in the Central Division of the West.
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The first week of free agency brought nearly a month's worth of action. Some teams bolstered up their lineups and look to have moved into the top half of the league, while others seemed to have dropped off, raising many questions entering the 2012 season.
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As the U.S. and Canada celebrated their birthdays this past long weekend, NHL general managers continued to fill out their rosters as some of the last remaining free agents were signed. Along with the most recent signings, a few trades were made as well.
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It took Brad Richards just one day of free agency to decide which team he wanted to sign with. In the end, that team was the New York Rangers, and Richards signed a 9-year, $60 million contract with the team.
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The NHL Free Agency period is open and there have been plenty of moves and deals since the market officially opened at noon. The biggest name to sign thus far is Jaromir Jagr, who signed with Pittsburgh's division rival Philadelphia Flyers instead.
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Paul Kariya is retiring from the NHL after 15 seasons, Christian Ehrhoff's negotiating rights have been traded for the second straight day, and Jaromir Jagr has an offer from the Pittsburgh Penguins to make his return. A recap of today's latest:
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