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Kyle Cumiskey(D)|
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Kyle Cumiskey is taking his wheels to California or New York. The speedy young defenseman cleared waivers today and was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman Jake Newton and a conditional draft pick.

Cumiskey should see bottom pairing minutes with the Ducks. He scored a goal and eight points over 18 games last season but probably won't see much PP time.

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All Things Avs 2011-10-09T00:45:10.000Z
Kyle Cumiskey
Andrew Brunette(LW)|INA
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Playing with top players has continued during Brunette's first two games wearing a Hawks sweater. In Friday night's season opener in Dallas, he was paired with Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa and in Saturday night's rematch, Brunette started on a line with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp.

Brunette was shuffled between the top two lines in his first two games as a Blackhawk. Over the last two seasons the LW played in every game, scoring 43 goals. He could score 20 goals pretty easily with his upgraded supporting cast.

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Chicago Tribune 2018-07-18T17:53:11.252Z
Viktor Stalberg(LW)|
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Q said Viktor Stalberg (left knee) is close to getting back on the ice. #Blackhawks

When he returns, he could replace Brandon Saad on one of the top two lines. Last year he scored 12 goals and 24 points while seeing action next to Jonathan Toews. Look for him to improve on those totals in his third full season.

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Tracey Myers 2011-10-09T00:40:14.000Z
Viktor Stalberg
Dave Bolland(C)|
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Bolland is playing #Blackhawks

Bolland draws in for his first game of the season. Last season he scored 15 goals and 37 points while centering the second and third line but missed 21 games due to various injuries.

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Adam Jahns 2011-10-08T18:46:09.000Z
Dave Bolland
Logan Couture(C)|FA
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There’s probably going to be tighter checking on myself and Clowe as well. Obviously with the big line out there you don’t want to take away your best defenders off them, but teams will have video of me and my tendencies and how I play so I’ll have to find different ways to produce and play well.

Couture scored 32 goals and 56 points over 79 games last season while centering the second line. With Martin Havlat on his wing, look for Couture to add some assists to his repertoire.

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Working the Corners 2011-10-08T17:19:42.000Z
Logan Couture
Dennis Wideman(D)|FA
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Wideman also in tonight

Wideman will play tonight on the third defensive pairing. Last season, the right-handed shooter scored 10 goals and 40 point in what was deemed an off season. With Mike Green and John Carlson manning the right side of the ice, expect Wideman's role to decrease significantly.

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Sky Kerstein 2011-10-08T17:12:50.000Z
Dennis Wideman

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

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Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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