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June 20, 2016
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HAWK HEART
HEALTH CARE COSTS in the U.S. are way more staggering than the numbers the Chicago Blackhawks have posted over the past several seasons. That fact hasn’t eluded Duncan Keith, the Blackhawks’ Norris- and Conn Smythe Trophy-winning defenseman. “It’s kind of a double whammy,” Keith said. “You get hit with the news about your health issue and then you get the bill.” Keith, who’s from Fort Frances, Ont., has tried to help individuals south of the border with their medical costs since 2011 through a charity called Keith Relief. He founded it with his ex-wife, Kelly-Rae, whom he met in Penticton, B.C., his Canadian hometown since he was a teen. While Canadians and their politicians debate and grouse about particulars of provincial health plans, the Keiths were shocked about the jaw-dropping and complex charges…
EUROPEAN EXPRESS
1. ALEX NYLANDER MISSISSAUGA (OHL) The OHL rookie of the year led the Steelheads in scoring with 75 points in 57 games and also came up big in the playoffs. The quick and gifted left winger also helped Sweden to silver at the world under-18s in North Dakota. 2. OLLI JUOLEVI LONDON (OHL) Smarts and smoothness are the hallmarks of the Finnish defenseman, who was an all-star selection at the world juniors. On top of his gold medal in hometown Helsinki, Juolevi also helped the Knights cruise through the OHL playoffs. 3. MIKHAIL SERGACHEV WINDSOR (OHL) Sergachev was a big reason why the Spitfires surprised this season. He logged big minutes and has been called the most NHL-ready D-man in the draft. But Windsor hosts the Memorial Cup next year, so he should be back in town. 4. MARKUS…
MAKE IT RAIN
PRACTICE HAS BEEN over for a half an hour, and the dressing room is largely empty. Most of the New York Islanders have already showered and changed into their civvies, strictly adhering to the NHL off-day dress code of sweat pants and backward ball caps. Some are already on their way out of the rink. A lot of them take the Long Island Rail Road home from the team’s practice facility in Syosset, N.Y., and it’s on a schedule. Welcome to the real world, fellas. As the dressing room empties, Kyle Okposo remains slumped in his stall, still in full equipment, save for the Islanders cap replacing his helmet. His legs are splayed, his fingers intertwined as they rest on his chest. He’s in no rush to move along. In fact,…
CHANGE IN DIRECTION?
FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE COVERAGE, VISIT THN.COM 12 THE INSTIGATOR 13 BEST OF THE BEARDS 14 DOWN GOES BROWN 16 LIKE A PRO: THRILL OF SKILL 18 GOODS, GEAR, LIFE: PULL UP YOUR BABSOCKS TRADING SEASON ISN’ just something that makes fans skip work one day in February or March anymore. It’s now a series of peaks and valleys in activity throughout the year. The summer season, starting with the end of the Stanley Cup final, has taken over as the busiest juncture. Whereas teams divide themselves into buyers and sellers on deadline day, every franchise becomes a buyer on draft day. Which players should be dealt over the summer – and where should they end up? Consider these five names, with varying degrees of plausibility. JORDAN EBERLE It’s no secret the Edmonton Oilers plan to pursue…
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