Craig Button
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Humbled to have this appear in Forbes. NHL Broadcaster Demonstrates How To Bring Out Talent In Young People - Forbes
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Heroes 🦸♂️ come in all shapes & sizes and don’t always wear a cape. Risking himself to protect his sister. I have tears 😭 running down my face. I’m in awe of Bridger’s courage & love. 👏👏
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I guess this is make believe also.
@TSN_Sports
Maybe
@CraigJButton
should've taken more notes and he wouldn't be a make-believe scout?
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We remember this day for
@hclokomotiv
& for the families & friends who lost loved ones.
#RIPLokomotiv
😢🙏
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Are there other teams other than the Leafs? 🤔 😅
@TSNHockey
@TSN_Sports
@PepsiCanada
@HarveysCanada
@GolfTown
@tsnjamesduthie
@TSNBobMcKenzie
@DarrenDreger
@PierreVLeBrun
@CraigJButton
@GinoRedaTSN
@frank_seravalli
@djpoulin20
@markhmasters
@Linz_Hamilton
Does tsn cover other teams other than the Leafs? Asking for western Canadians
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My Pops would’ve been 80 years old today. Always think about him and forever miss him. Love ya Dad.
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Hey
@MapleLeafs
fans.
@iihf_wjc
@Trekronorse
🇸🇪
@Rasmussandin
is clearly the best defenseman here. Not close. Every single area of the game, he’s been brilliant.
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Hey
@NHLJets
fans. How about Manitoba native Barry Trotz as the new Head Coach?
#MakesTooMuchSense
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Hey
@EdmontonOilers
fans. A resounding standing ovation for your rendition of the Star Spangled Banner 🇺🇸
#Awesome
#MicrophoneIssues
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💯 Cam. No defense of this blatant cheap shot by Rielly. Zero defense of this gutless play.
Hmm. I can't wait to see how the Player Safety tall foreheads maneuver their way to avoid suspending Morgan Rielly for a cross-check to the head of a player who did NOTHING WRONG. What does it matter how you score on an empty net for cripes' sake.
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Hey
@MapleLeafs
fans. Really simple. Jack Campbell is exactly what is needed for the Leafs. Clifford adds a dimension that can help. The price of not making this type of trade was far greater than the price to acquire these players.
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Surprise, surprise. Coach says it’s an unfortunate hockey play when it is his player who was the agressor. If his player was the victim, he’d be crying 😭 for a suspension. And it is a suspension. Vicious cross-check to the head. Height has nothing to do with it.
@CanadiensMTL
#
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This lovely Lady who is my Dear Grandmother is 💯 today. She is fabulous in every way & our lives have been touched forever by her ageless presence. That’s reason to celebrate 🎂💃🍾
@LEVIS
#5Chips
#ALittleNipOfBrandy
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I was playing PickleBall Friday afternoon and I was chasing down a ball and fell. 6 stitches in the cheek & 3 in the eyebrow! My sunglasses cut me when my face hit the deck.
I have learned that PickleBall may reveal toughness & character! 🤣
@PickleballCA
TSN Hockey's
@CraigJButton
showed up to work with a shiner. 😂
The injury was the result of an unfortunate Pickleball accident.
@TSNHockey
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Did the
@NHLFlyers
fill out this report?
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Conspiracy against the Leafs! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sheldon Keefe's reaction to Morgan Rielly require an in-person hearing.
"I was surprised. We spend a lot of time watching pretty much every cross-check that's happened in the last number of years, and the ones that I thought were similar in nature to Morgan’s were nothing close…
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Today would have been Brad McCrimmon’s 62nd birthday. Missed today & every day by your family, loved ones & your many friends. This picture captures the joy of winning the Stanley Cup & the commitment & sacrifice necessary.
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This is what incredible looks like.
@TSN_Sports
has a fantastic lineup of women & they make everybody better. Behind the camera, in production, the talent is just as incredible. We are all better because of them.
#InternationalWomensDay
#365DayCelebration
.
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It’s a pandemic. A once in a lifetime event. Physical distancing is an effective measure to prevent the spread. Limiting the number of people who can potentially increase risk is prudent health measures. The media doesn’t need to be physically closer to effectively cover the
@NHL
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@kelsieswrites
Who he is, what he is, how his spirit has left an indelible imprint on all of us, is forever. Thinking of you and your family. 💔
#SnowyStrong
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There is a deep sadness I feel in reading this and paradoxically, the strength a young person can demonstrate in the face of such a diagnosis is inspiring. 🙏
@MapleLeafs
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Hey
@CanadiensMTL
fans.
.
@CraigJButton
on Kotkaniemi's game misconduct: I think the officials on the ice got it wrong.
VIDEO:
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Get your sticks out. 🏒🏒You never know when the boys may need one.
#PrayersForHumboldt
#HumboldtStrong
#SticksOutForHumboldt
💔
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Hey
@MapleLeafs
fans.
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So the Captain does not speak. 💯 unacceptable. That is when somebody tells him, that is your responsibility. Not speaking is not an option.
Jamie Benn declined to speak to the media after the game.
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I was there at the beginning with
@DallasStars
and was there at the end when
@NHLFlames
celebrated a
@HockeyHallFame
career for Jarome Iginla. A great career in
@NHL
&
@IIHFHockey
but an even better person.
#OneOfTheBest
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What a fabulous night it will be for
@NHLFlames
& Jarome Iginla. You know the numbers & that’s
@HockeyHallFame
worthy but the person is one of the best people you could know. Congrats Jarome. Beginning & retirement announcement in pictures.
#WeHaveNotAged
#Legend12
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Missing this guy. Brad would’ve been 61 today. Picture is from May 25, 1989 when
@NHLFlames
became only visiting team to win
#StanleyCup
on the hallowed Montreal Forum ice.
#GoneButNeverForgotten
@bdnwheatkings
@NHLBruins
@NHLFlyers
@DetroitRedWings
@nhlwhalers
@ArizonaCoyotes
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Hey
@NJDevils
fans. Great coaching move by John Hynes by putting
@hallsy09
in the penalty box to serve the bench minor. Comes out & scores go-ahead goal. Best player who won’t kill penalties should serve all bench minors solely because of this.
#NHLPlayoffs
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This is awesome.
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For those who think
@cmcdavid97
needs to change his game….I don’t think so! WOW. Just wow.
@EdmontonOilers
#ActionsSpeakLoud
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Pay attention to Grant not those who are trying to tell you what is best for your kid. Especially at 12 years of age.
I disagree with that I played hockey when that season ended I played ball and for a couple of years football as well I don’t feel it hurt my chances of making any teams I found I was mentally fresher and excited to go to tryouts.
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Hey
@MapleLeafs
fans.
.
@CraigJButton
on Leafs: You have to consider a coaching change...this is a code red. VIDEO:
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You’re a shining example of raw courage in the face of tremendous adversity. Your openness in being willing to show your love, caring, hope, your vulnerability & your pain is a force that shows the strength & power of the human spirit & at times, when the spirit is frail. ❤️
Well, we are back in the hospital. Chris isn’t as sick as he’s been in the past but is sick enough that he’ll be admitted for a couple days at least. Here are the weary, bloodshot eyes of a caregiver who is tired of this life but still fighting like hell to hold onto it. ♥️
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👏👏👏
@frankcorrado22
speaking to his truth. No more closed doors.
"I don't think he handles himself well. I think he's socially awkward. I don't think he cares about your family ... All he cares about is himself."
@frankcorrado22
on his experience playing under Mike Babcock,
@BizNasty2point0
defending his sources, and why citing an 'old…
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These are the outstanding people who bring you the
@IIHFHockey
World Junior Hockey 🥅🏒 Championships on
@TSN_Sports
We see their immense talents each & every day. It’s a privilege to work alongside them.
#GoldMedalTeam
🥇
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@NLWildlife
@Marner93
@91Tavares
@MapleLeafs
Gritty goes down just like the Flyers did vs. the
@MapleLeafs
And
@Marner93
scores a beauty. How’s that for a 🎂 gift? Have a great day.
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I’m a voter Jeff.
#1
on my ballot will be Quinn Hughes. There is no doubt for me. And as good as Makar is, I’m not sure he has been better than Josi & Hedman this season.
from ESPN Award watch: Makar has 19 goals. Hughes has 16. The difference is 3 power play goals. And that’s somehow enough to tip a best defenceman vote?
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Hey
@DetroitRedWings
fans.
@EdmOilKings
@SebastianCossa
with back-to-back shutouts in 2nd round.
3 shutouts in 6 GP. 6-0 and a .957 SV %.
@TheWHL
#1Goalie
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It’s
#BellLetsTalk
Day. Being kind is not hard & it very well may be something powerful in helping another person. Make kindness contagious. Today is a day to use your phone incessantly. Let’s pile up the 💵💵💵
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One of the great fallacies in hockey is hearing about this person or that person being the hardest working individual in the sport. The vast majority of people are hard working & there simply is no single person that stands above the rest.
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Yeah. How Canadians are supposed to act. What a joke! PK is intelligent, talented, passionate, determined, charitable and I could go on and on. We need more people acting and living like PK. 👊🏻👊🏼👊🏽👊🏾👊🏿
CBCGEM- In the NHL, P.K. Subban was blasted for his showy style on the ice, and told that he couldn't celebrate scoring goals if he was going to play for Team Canada.
A lifelong Canadian, P.K. was told "it wasn't how Canadians were supposed to conduct themselves."
Black Life:…
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Don’t forget about 2 time 50 goal scorer, Hart Trophy, Art Ross and Ted Lindsay Winner & 💯 beast in 2nd Round.
@EdmontonOilers
‘other’ superstar & arguably the best 29 in the series, 🇩🇪’s Leon Draisaitl.
McBattle for the West
MacBattle for the West
MakBattle for the West
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A day to remember and to send love and prayers to families & friends. День, чтобы помнить и отправлять любовь и молитвы семьям и друзьям.
#RIPLokomotiv
@hclokomotiv
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This excitement is amazing. Women’s hockey is becoming more competitive & while
@HockeyCanada
will be disappointed by the loss, this is a huge win for the sport & a sign of what lay ahead for the Women’s game. And, Canada has been a huge leader in helping grow & advance it.
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Amazing. 🤣
Dominik Hasek with what might be the most charming message for Patrick Kane for his 1,000th NHL game.
You gotta watch this one!
#1Kane
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I’m a big celebrator of birthdays. 🎂 Being happy for the arrival & presence of people in my life. Today would have been Brad McCrimmon’s 65th birthday. We miss Brad & you remain in our thoughts & hearts always & feel lucky you touched our lives. ❤️ to Maureen, Carlin & Liam.
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#BellLetsTalk
#BellCause
Today is a day where we can raise money to build the resources necessary to helping each & every day. It’s a continuous effort to make them available for all.
#BellLetsTalk
#BellCause
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Today is his birthday & he would have been 59. Missed by his loved ones & never forgotten.
#Beast
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Bob Cole was the voice we heard in our homes as we watched the hockey games but he was also the voice in our heads as we played the game we love & dreamed of doing it in the NHL. The Sinatra of hockey broadcasting.
#ThanksForTheMemories
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If people had any idea what Lias played through & what a fantastic leader he is as well as being a tough competitor, the admiration for the young man would be tenfold.
@liasandersson
@NYRangers
#OnMyTeamAlso
Finally, on Lias Andersson tossing his medal into the crowd, I would say only this: 1. It’s an emotional game; 2. They’re just kids, living and learning; 3. Lias is a fantastic kid and a great player; 4. He could play on my team, if I had one, any time:
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We have an amazing group of people
@TSN_Sports
&
@TSNHockey
,each with their own unique talents, personality, perspectives & effort that makes every day one where we can deliver something that we hope you enjoy. I may be working but it never feels like work. Thank you all.
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There is a select few players that have McDavid speed. It’s not McDavid’s speed that sets him apart, it’s his ability to execute at that speed, change speeds, accelerate quickly, freeze defenders and move laterally.
Other than that, it’s comparable!
Guy Boucher says Alex Formenton has "McDavid-like speed."
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Hey
@penguins
fans. Great trade by GM Jim. With 87, 71 & 58 still playing at a high level & the coaching of Mike Sullivan, this team is a serious Cup Contender. Guentzel goes down & Zucker is a nice addition. Very impressive IMO putting team in better position to compete for Cup.
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Hey
@NYRangers
fans.
”Fear the New York Rangers...”
With a deep offence led by Hart Trophy finalist Artemi Panarin, Igor Shesterkin in net and plenty of depth on the blueline,
@CraigJButton
believes that the Broadway Blueshirts could surprise in the East:
#TSNHockey
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Doug Maclean sharing his thoughts about the Austin Watson appeal is good:
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The joy of being a
#girlsdad
to these two beauties makes me always smile & warms my heart endlessly. ❤️🇮🇹
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Nope. We’ve had two seasons with 48 games where there was a Stanley Cup Champion.
@NHL
has played approximately 90% of an 82 game schedule. In this proposal 16 wins or more will determine Stanley Cup Champion. It will be just as significant, if not more.
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Hey
@Canucks
fans. I really like the addition of Toffoli. Adds more scoring. Takes focus off others & spreads offense deeper amongst forwards. He’s also a very good trigger man from the right side of ice on PP & that can open up options elsewhere.
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👏👏👏
@jodrouin27
#Habs
Drouin on buying two tickets for Nick Suzuki’s family, who needed 6 but had 4 last Saturday in Toronto.
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The simplest act of kindness can make a significant difference to somebody.
#MakeKindnessContagious
#BellLetsTalk
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A birthday 🎂 comes once a year but it gives an opportunity for reflection. I realize that my world is populated by such wonderful family that I love & adore. My circle of friends brings me great joy. My colleagues at work are talented & terrific to work with.
#EveryDayIsSpecial
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Patrick Roy.
Name an NHL player from before Social Media that would have been great at it:
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Hey
@AkilThomas2
whatever your next piece of apparel is, I’m placing an early order....Men’s Large. Thank you. You’ll wear this 🥇 well.
@OHLIceDogs
@HC_Men
#NoSocks
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Trust me, tears will roll down your cheeks. Loving & heartfelt tribute.
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My Mother, who was Punch Imlach’s secretary with
@MapleLeafs
,on Johnny Bower. “He was never loud yet one was always aware of his presence. He was kind, non-complaining, taking it all in stride. A pleasant gentleman & our “old” guy knew how to stop a puck.”
#EndedDrought
#4Cups
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Hey
@SeattleKraken
fans. The ‘Big Rig’
@jamieoleksiak
is good on the frozen water 🏒 but his sister
@OleksiakPenny
is now a five-time
@Olympics
medalist in 🏊🏻♀️ after anchoring 🇨🇦 to a 🥈in the 4x100 Freestyle.
#5Medals
🥇🥈🥈🥉🥉
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Here is the First Team
@iihf_wjc
All-Stars ⭐️ we revealed on
@TSN_Sports
Gold Medal 🥇 preview show. We present the First Team All-Stars. G:Hofer 🇨🇦D:Sandin 🇸🇪 Romanov 🇷🇺 F: Fagemo 🇸🇪 Lafreniere 🇨🇦 Hayton 🇨🇦
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Hit him in shoulder first. Not a suspension IMO.
@CraigJButton
, what are your thoughts on the Connor McDavid hit and do you think that we may see another suspension coming and how many games do you think McDavid will get for his question hit on Jesperi Kotkaniemi?
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To all young players. This is an important message. Master your current level because the next level will be that much harder & in the case of the NHL, unforgiving if you’re not ready. Vast majority of players need more time to develop, not less.
"I want to be a dominant player in college before I make that step to the NHL." - Ian Mitchell
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The 2008
@NHL
draft has now seen the first five players selected all win the
#StanleyCup
@TBLightning
Steven Stamkos, Zach Bogosian & Luke Schenn join Drew Doughty
@LAKings
& Alex Pietrangelo
@StLouisBlues
to raise the Cup.
#NeverHappenedBefore
#Historic
#September28
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And I won’t be able to explain how much I’ll miss working alongside you. You made it look easy & made it easy for me. The newsroom chats preparing were always fun. You have a wonderful talent & an incredibly kind soul. Those are forever & always, as is my respect & admiration.
It was truly the opportunity of a lifetime.
There is no way to adequately explain how much I will miss my coworkers. I’m just so proud to have been a part of the incredible team at TSN.
It’s been the best ride ever. Thanks for tuning in and being a part of it. 2/2
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💯 with
@tzegras11
Ducks star Trevor Zegras was NOT happy with Jay Beagle going after Troy Terry…
“It’s humiliating and I think he should be f****** punished.”
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I hope
@mstlouis_26
gets 📞 from
@HockeyHallFame
today. As GM of record of
@NHLFlames
when he ‘got away’ accountability for it sits fully with me. Full recognition to
@MapleLeafs
Tom Watt, working for Flames at time who believed Marty was a very good player.
#HeWasRight
#HHOfF
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Getting the No. 1 pick on May 10, 2022 would be one final nod to No. 10 Guy Lafleur 🌺 whose greatest goal was scored exactly 43 years earlier on May 10, 1979. Guy was the first pick in the 1971
@NHL
draft & symbolic of
@CanadiensMTL
passing of the torch. Béliveau to Lafleur.
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The overwhelming majority of
@Canucks
fans will be able to tune in to watch their team play at 7:30 PM local or PT. The
@NHL
& their multiple broadcast partners take many factors into consideration when scheduling. Nothing unusual about this time for Western Teams & their fans.
10:30?? on a Sunday??
You have got to be kidding me.
Who is in charge of scheduling?
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So brave. President Zelensky turned down an offer of escape to stay and fight
#StandWithUkraine
💛💙
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Sad day in hockey world & family of Jim Pedersen. He was a long time scout with
@DallasStars
& had a big influence in
@theSJHL
& SK Midget AAA. In words of long-time NHL Exec Les Jackson; “Jim was a great man & had a tremendous influence on many young people with his work.
#RIP
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I can’t believe that
@HayesTSN
bias against the Bruins, keeps one of Canada’s 🇨🇦 great international hockey 🏒 players, Patrice Bergeron off the 2022 Olympic Team! 🤣
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This is beautiful. 👏👏 💋
Earlier this year, Earl Deutsch–a face familiar to many
#Blackhawks
fans for his frequent Kiss Cam appearances–passed away at the age of 93.
Earl's wife and best friend of 70 years, Roselee, along with other members of their family, joined us for tonight's game.
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