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John Matisz
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Sports journalist with stops at theScore and Toronto Sun, among other places. Proud member of @ThePHWA. Email me at [email protected].
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    John Matisz
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    May 15
    Some personal news: I'm among the many people being laid off by Penn Entertainment. I'm incredibly proud of the work I produced in my 8 years as theScore's senior NHL writer, from in-depth storytelling and sharp analysis to launching, hosting, and producing multiple
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    John Matisz
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    Feb 13, 2025
    Drew Doughty, 35, on the pace of Canada-Sweden game. “That’s the fastest hockey game I’ve ever played in.”
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    John Matisz
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    Dec 24, 2018
    It is an absolute shame John Tavares was toiling away on Long Island for so many years. He’s finally unleashed and it’s quite something.
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    John Matisz
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    Sep 15, 2022
    Nathan MacKinnon, speaking at the NHL Player Media Tour, says his extension with the Avalanche is “pretty close” and he’s hoping it’ll get done “soon.” As for AAV, it will be “fair” but “not going to be a single digit.”
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    John Matisz
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    Aug 29, 2018
    Brett Connolly says he won’t be part of the Capitals’ White House visit.
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    John Matisz
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    Oct 10, 2018
    Matthews, with 7 goals, is outscoring 9 NHL teams.
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    John Matisz
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    Sep 16, 2024
    Sidney Crosby has signed 3 contracts since his entry-level contract expired in 2008: - 5 years, $8.7 million cap hit - 12 years, $8.7 million - 2 years, $8.7 million The percentage of the cap at each contract's start, per @PuckPedia: 15.3%, 13.5%, and estimated 9.9%.
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    Sep 16, 2024
    THE CAPTAIN IS COMMITTED. The Penguins have re-signed Sidney Crosby to a two-year contract extension, running through the 2026.27 season and carrying an average annual value of $8.7 million. Details: pens.pe/3MLOxSn
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    John Matisz
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    Jun 25, 2024
    Love this photo by @Dave_Sandford of Getty Images. Kyle Okposo, the 17-year vet acquired ahead of the trade deadline, taking a moment to soak it all in.
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    John Matisz
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    Aug 23, 2018
    From a conference call with Kyle Dubas and Hayley Wickenheiser ... Dubas on diversifying the Leafs' hockey staff and a more progressive pro sports world:
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    John Matisz
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    Jan 3, 2019
    Trippy, retro video game-themed pre-game show ahead of Leafs and Wild matinee
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    John Matisz
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    Sep 15, 2022
    “I want to be an Av for life,” MacKinnon adds.
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    John Matisz
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    Sep 15, 2022
    Nathan MacKinnon, speaking at the NHL Player Media Tour, says his extension with the Avalanche is “pretty close” and he’s hoping it’ll get done “soon.” As for AAV, it will be “fair” but “not going to be a single digit.”
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    John Matisz
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    Jul 1, 2025
    NEWS: I'm told the Hurricanes and forward Logan Stankoven are close on a long-term contract extension. Stankoven, acquired from the Stars in the Mikko Rantanen trade, has 1 year left on his entry-level deal so the extension wouldn't kick in until 2026-27.
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    John Matisz
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    Sep 12, 2023
    Johnny Gaudreau talked about meeting Mike Babcock this summer. Positive interaction. Found the photo sharing exercise “a cool and unique way to get to know the player.”
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    John Matisz
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    Jul 14, 2022
    St. Louis Blues have signed Josh Leivo to a 1-year, 1-way deal worth $750,000, according to a source. Leivo recently won the AHL playoff MVP award.