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Time to talk for NHL, NHLPA
While the early days of the NHL lockout have been largely unproductive and filled with bravado, it's about time for both sides to get serious or face serious consequences.
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Capitals forward and NHLPA representative signs to play abroad.
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48-game NHL season to reportedly start Jan. 19
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Alex Ovechkin, Russia win Channel One Cup
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The NHL's back-up schedule plan
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Hockey returns to Washington on strange night
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Hershey, Norfolk drop the puck at Verizon Center
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The KHL's Alex Ovechkin pipe dream
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