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Kyle Morton

Recent Articles written by Kyle Morton

Oilers to meet Ducks in Round 1 of playoffs
Oilers to meet Ducks in Round 1 of playoffsThis will be the first postseason matchup between the Oilers and Ducks since a seven-game thriller in 2017.
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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Senators series preview
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Senators series previewTwo of the most territorially dominant teams in the East square off in their first playoff meeting.
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Wild sign Lorenz, Dexheimer to entry-level contracts
Wild sign Lorenz, Dexheimer to entry-level contractsLorenz, who just won the NCAA championship with the University of Denver, was the Wild’s second-round pick in 2022.
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No shortage of battlegrounds in Battle of Pennsylvania playoff series
No shortage of battlegrounds in Battle of Pennsylvania playoff seriesThe Penguins’ experience and Flyers’ toughness are key areas to watch in the Battle of Pennsylvania.
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What should Steve Yzerman do to improve Wings if he stays?
What should Steve Yzerman do to improve Wings if he stays?Why Steve Yzerman is likely to return as GM of the Red Wings, and what he can to do move toward snapping their league-long playoff drought.
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Islanders recall Victor Eklund ahead of potential NHL debut
Islanders recall Victor Eklund ahead of potential NHL debutThe Islanders selected Eklund with the No. 16 overall pick in last June’s NHL Draft.
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San Jose Sharks eliminated from 2026 playoff contention
San Jose Sharks eliminated from 2026 playoff contentionSan Jose fell just short in its quest to go from 32nd in the NHL last year to making the playoffs in 2026.
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Los Angeles Kings clinch spot in 2026 playoffs
Los Angeles Kings clinch spot in 2026 playoffsThe Kings are heading to the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year, and they’ll look to win a series for the first time in that stretch.
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Buffalo Sabres clinch 2025-26 Atlantic Division title
Buffalo Sabres clinch 2025-26 Atlantic Division titleThis marks the first time the Sabres have won their division since they took the Northeast Division in the 2009-10 season.
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Carolina Hurricanes clinch No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference
Carolina Hurricanes clinch No. 1 seed in Eastern ConferenceThis is the first time that the Hurricanes have earned the No. 1 seed in the east during the Rod Brind’Amour era.
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