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After a decade in the NHL, goalie Ken Wregget has finally shed his label as a "head case" and backup goaltender, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to impressive wins with a record of 4-1-2 in his last seven games. Wregget, who was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs in
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Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Patrick Roy achieved his first regular-season win over the Philadelphia Flyers, a 5-4 victory that ended in overtime. This marked a significant milestone for Roy, who had struggled against the Flyers throughout his career, with a record of 0-6-6 in 12 previous meetings. The win was
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In a flurry of recent NHL action, the Buffalo Sabres edged out the Vancouver Canucks 5-3, while the Dallas Stars narrowly defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1, and the Washington Capitals dominated the New Jersey Devils 4-0. Associated Press Rookie Derek Plante led the Sabres' scoring, netting his 13th
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Three of Canada's National Hockey League teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Calgary Flames, are requesting publicly financed new arenas or lucrative deals on rent, parking, and concession arrangements at their current homes. The Quebec Nordiques, led by president and part-owner Marcel Aubut, are seeking a
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The departure of Wayne Gretzky from Canada in 1988 sparked a salary spiral that has created millionaires among NHL players, putting small-market Canadian teams in a precarious financial situation. With owners of teams in Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Quebec facing significant losses, there is a real threat that three or four
