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Where you read it first | Thursday, November 21, 2024

Zachary Gerson


Zachary Gerson is a sophomore who has yet to declare a major. He can be reached at zachary.gerson@tufts.edu

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In the Crease: Where things stand in the NHL season

The general consensus around the hockey community is that by Thanksgiving, each team starts to get a sense of who they are. Some teams might see themselves as strong contenders, some might be feeling pressure to up their game and others might be ready to commit to a rebuild. Either way, Thanksgiving is the first chance for hockey fans to get a sense of the standings for the season and how teams are feeling. In this edition of “In the Crease,” we will take a look at the aspects of the standings that stand out the most thus far.

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In the Crease: Most disappointing teams

The other week, In the Crease took a look at the teams with the most surprising starts to the season. This week, we will take a look at the teams with the most disappointing first few weeks. These are teams that are playing below the expectations that were set for them at the beginning of the season.

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In the Crease: The NHL season is in full swing

Following an exciting opening week, the NHL season is now in full swing and the season is starting to develop a normal flow.Just because the season started does not mean that teams stop making transactions. In what appears to be a great deal for both sides, the New York Rangers and forward Alexis Lafreniere agreed to terms on a seven-year contract worth $52.15 million. After a spectacular showing last season, especially in the playoffs, Lafreniere rightfully earned his payday and will be a key piece of the Rangers core group for years to come.

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In the Crease: The NHL season starts with a bang

The 2024–25 NHL season is off to an exciting start. From teams off to surprising starts, teams off to disappointing starts and everything in between, these first few days of the season are just the beginning of all the intriguing NHL action to come.

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In the Crease: The preseason is underway

For the first time since June, NHL games are being played again as the preseason started on Saturday. The preseason gives prospects and young players the opportunity to stand out with the hopes of earning a roster spot while letting veteran NHL players get back into shape for the upcoming season, both physically and mentally. Coaches also use the preseason as a time to test out certain line combinations in hopes of finding the best player combinations in time for the start of the regular season.

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In the Crease: The NHL season is almost upon us

With the start of training camp this week and preseason games the following week, the NHL news cycle is starting to finally pick up once again. As teams and players prepare for what should be a very exciting 2024–25 season, let’s take a look at some of the latest news across the NHL.

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In the Crease: Tragedy strikes the sports world

The hockey community and the entire sports world woke up to devastating news Friday morning. The Columbus Blue Jackets reported the tragic passing of their star forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew in New Jersey. According to reports from the New Jersey State Police, the brothers were on a bike ride when a vehicle, driven by a man suspected to be driving under the influence, fatally struck them from behind.

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The race for the Stanley Cup is on

It is the most exciting time of year for hockey fans: the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The two-monthlong playoffs kicked off Saturday night with game one of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. the New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs series, which was just the beginning of the thrill of playoff hockey which we will see in the weeks and months to come.

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