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Niklas
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2/13/1978
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Helsinki, FIN
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Holland: Laviolette hire intended to bolster Kings' offense
Kings general manager Ken Holland confirmed the addition of the well-traveled Peter Laviolette is intended to kick-start Los Angeles' lagging offense.
Fleet re-sign Tapani in Phase 3 of PWHL expansion process
Susanna Tapani is staying put in Boston, and the Seattle Torrent re-signed forward Julia Gosling in opening the next phase of the PWHL's expansion process on Wednesday.
Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes favored to win championship after Game 4 win
With the series tied 2-2, the Carolina Hurricanes are currently favored to win the Stanley Cup.
Why Stephen A. loves all the offense in the Stanley Cup Final
Why Stephen A. loves all the offense in the Stanley Cup Final
Ex-NHL player Pascal Rheaume named coach of PWHL's Sceptres
Former NHL player Pascal Rheaume was named coach of the Toronto Sceptres on Wednesday, becoming the second member of his family to join the PWHL this spring.
Kevin Weekes raves about Jordan Staal, Hurricanes after Game 4 win
Kevin Weekes raves about Jordan Staal, Hurricanes after Game 4 win