Islanders Try to Focus on the Season Ahead, Not the Next One

Two major elements of uncertainty loom over the Islanders’ season: John Tavares’s contract situation and the team’s arena situation.

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The Devils and the Riveters Form a Hockey Partnership

The Devils are the first N.H.L. team to hold an ownership stake in a women’s pro hockey franchise and will help the Riveters with facilities, sponsorships and marketing.

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Brian Bowen’s Path to Louisville: A Federal Case Study

A criminal complaint unsealed last week said illicit, under-the-table tactics were part of the college recruitment of Bowen, a standout high school basketball player.

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N.H.L. Preview: Pittsburgh Seeks Another Cup; Vegas Seeks Its First Win

A new team in Las Vegas and an Olympics without N.H.L. players are among the stories to watch as the hockey season begins on Wednesday.

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Old Hand in a New Town: Marleau Set for His Maple Leafs’ Debut

Patrick Marleau spent 19 seasons with the San Jose Sharks. Now, he’s being asked to take on a leadership role with the young Toronto Maple Leafs.

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In the Rangers’ Roster Shuffle, a Teenager Emerges

Filip Chytil, an 18-year-old Czech center, was a first-round draft pick in June, and he is likely to make the lineup when the N.H.L. season opens this week.

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On College Basketball: Pitino, Who Demanded Total Control, Can’t Avoid Accountability Now

Pitino always believed he was at his best as the underdog, but he let down people who expected better.

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