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The modern NHL is no stranger to star players missing extended stretches because of injuries, opening the door for “What if?” frustrations. As glorious as the last couple years have been for Sidney Crosby, the threat of another concussion looms like Michael Myers in the bushes. Continue to Article

October 22, 2017 6:53:pm EST

Since raising his fist during the national anthem in early October, J.T. Brown has been vocal about building relationships with those in the Tampa Bay community. On Wednesday, Brown told the hockey world what was next on his list. For starters, Brown will now no longer raise his fist during the national anthem. “I am done raising my fist during the national anthem,” Brown said on Twitter. “I am now using this support, opportunity, and platform to call out everyone who agreed or disagreed with me to help by sharing suggestions, continuing respectful conversations, and looking for ways they too can help make a difference in their community.” Instead, Brown is now using the support of his teammates, Continue to Article

October 18, 2017 2:49:pm EST

Tampa Bay Lightning winger J.T. Brown said he is shifting his focus from protesting during the national anthem to community outreach and outlined a plan to get involved with multiple organizations. Brown, one of roughly 30 black players in the NHL, became the first NHL player to protest during the anthem when he raised his fist on Oct. 7. The day after his demonstration, Brown tweeted an explanation in which he emphasized that he raised his fist to protest racial inequality and police brutality, not the military or flag. Continue to Article

October 18, 2017 2:45:pm EST

Steven Stamkos isn't making any brash predictions about how long it might take to regain the form that's made him one of the most prolific goal scorers in the NHL over the past decade. ''Anytime you're out for as long as I was it's going to take time to get adjusted back to game speed,'' said Stamkos, noting a grueling rehab included lots of drills on the ice but nothing that could truly replicate a game. With Stamkos and linemates Nikita Kucherov and Vladislav Namestnikov leading the way, the Lightning are off to a sizzling 5-1-1 start after missing the playoffs last spring. Continue to Article

October 18, 2017 10:12:am EST