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McGuinness: Finding the perfect deadline target for every NHL playoff team

Andrew McGuinness | Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The NHL equivalent of Christmas — the trade deadline — is almost here. In less than a week, the landscape of the league will look completely different. Contenders will gear up to address their weaknesses and push for the Stanley Cup. Rebuilding teams have the chance to haul in loads of picks and prospects that will

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Klonsinski: NLL Lacrosse doesn’t disappoint

Zach Klonsinski | Friday, February 26, 2016

When a friend and I decided to go to Denver over Christmas break this year, I never thought the best experience we’d have would come from a bunch of guys running around inside a hockey rink. Running, not skating. A bit of background: every year, a friend from back home and I have gone on

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Klonsinski: The art of the third jersey

Zach Klonsinski | Thursday, March 26, 2015

There’s a special mystique around sports uniforms but, sadly, sometimes it’s pushed too far. That’s what happened to my favorite NHL team, the Colorado Avalanche, when it announced the organization is getting rid of its alternate home sweater. Originally, I was disappointed, but after reflecting more on the decision, I’ve realized it’s time to hang them