Devils’ “Sweep the Deck Gala” Powers Year-Round Impact for New Jersey Youth – The Hockey Writers – New Jersey Devils

On Monday, Feb. 2, the Prudential Center looked nothing like a hockey arena. Instead, the space where the New Jersey Devils‘ ice typically lies was transformed into a professional curling rink, while the surrounding floor turned into a casino lounge with poker, roulette, blackjack and craps tables. This was all for the fifth annual Devils…

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Golden Knights Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition – The Hockey Writers – Vegas Golden Knights

The key storyline for the Vegas Golden Knights this week is the Olympic Break, with no NHL games until Feb. 25. The focus shifts entirely to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, where a significant portion of the Golden Knights’ roster (and coaching staff) has departed to represent their respective nations. The Olympic Exodus The…

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San Jose Sharks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition – The Hockey Writers – San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks are on hiatus from NHL play due to the 2026 Winter Olympics break. There are no regular-season NHL games scheduled. The focus of the week ahead for Sharks fans shifts entirely to the international stage in Milan, Italy, where key Sharks players will represent their countries: Macklin Celebrini (Canada) Philipp Kurashev (Switzerland) Pavol…

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Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik “Goat” Gauthier: Where is He Now? – The Hockey Writers – Maple Leafs History

Using their first-round choice in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 6-foot-5, 239-pound center Frederik Gauthier from Laval, Quebec. The choice made sense. Gauthier carried size, and in his 2012-13 season in juniors with Rimouski Oceanic, he scored 22 goals and added 38 assists (for 60 points) in 62 Quebec Maritimes…

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