Behind the scenes of the first-ever all-women NHL broadcast

Mike Keenan didn’t win many friends during his tumultuous, 40-year career, but if he is judged on the whole of his work — which includes a strong NHL resume and international success — it will be difficult to keep him out of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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When a collision knocked off Mike Smith’s mask, the Arizona Coyotes goaltender was less than pleased upon being told a few minutes later he had to leave the game. One of the NHL’s central spotters in New York made that call to trainer Jason Serbus, and in accordance with the league’s concussion protocol, Smith’s departure was mandatory. ”Mike didn’t want to come out, but that’s what was going to be done,” coach Dave Tippett said.

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After years of patient development, the Jets look like one of the NHL’s top teams in 2017-18. Here’s the blueprint on how they got here, and what comes next.

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