Friday, June 23, 2017

Sporting: In Defense of the One-and-Done

Fans who question players entering the N.B.A. after a year of college ball is the height of selfishness.

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Devils Take Nico Hischier No. 1, Defying N.H.L. Draft Predictions

Hischier, surprised that the Devils picked him over Nolan Patrick, becomes the first Swiss-born player to be selected first over all in the draft.

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Rangers Trade Derek Stepan to Coyotes Ahead of N.H.L. Draft

The team continued to restructure their roster and clear salary cap space only hours before the N.H.L. entry draft.

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

Marc-Andre Fleury’s Second Act Is Illuminated by Las Vegas Lights

Fleury, the former No. 1 pick who won three titles with the Penguins, was the most prominent selection by the Vegas Golden Knights in the expansion draft.

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5-Foot-3, but He Skates Above His Level

A stellar performance over a two-year career may be enough to put Sean Dhooghe on the radar of N.H.L. executives heading into the draft in Chicago.

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Islanders Acquire Jordan Eberle From Oilers for Ryan Strome

Eberle, 27, a right wing, is expected to provide offensive help for the Islanders’ star center John Tavares.

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Vegas Golden Knights Focus on Defense in N.H.L. Expansion Draft

Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, a three-time Stanley Cup winner, became the face of Las Vegas’s first professional sports franchise.

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