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Rick Tocchet Q&A: Discussing Jack Eichel’s return from injury and the trade that sent him to Vegas

Rick Tocchet, a former NHLer and coach, and current TNT NHL analyst, gives us his thoughts on Jack Eichel.

After the Bills prioritized defensive end last year, is patience the play this time?

The Bills have invested heavily with Greg Rousseau, Boogie Basham and A.J. Espensa. Should they give them more time to develop?

NFL Power Rankings: Rams end season as unanimous No. 1. Other teams weren’t so easy to slot

Our voters had to consider unexpected playoff results and Tom Brady's retirement for the final rankings of the 2021 NFL season.

Victor Olofsson finds his smile after scoring 2 goals to end his 30-game drought

"To see him get that goal was huge for his confidence," Alex Tuch said. "The second one, too, that's even a bigger deep breath."

2022 NFL Super Bowl era franchise rankings: Rams shoot up another tier with title

Bills’ decisions at wide receiver start with Cole Beasley and when to draft one

Fresh starts in Montreal and Edmonton, a bad week for the Bruins, and the Ducks face some tough decisions

All-time greatest Super Bowl halftime show rankings: Michael Jackson, Prince, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg lead the way

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Sabres mailbag: Using cap space at the trade deadline, rooting for Jack Eichel to win a Stanley Cup

NHL players dish on their favorite subtle skills around the league: ‘I don’t know how he does that’

Joe Schoen making off with Bills secrets? A Sean McDermott-Brian Daboll rift? The Satchel is back

Is fighting in the NHL simply ‘part of the game’ or is it taboo? The answer: Yes

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Bills promote Ken Dorsey to offensive coordinator: What to make of it and Buffalo’s biggest remaining questions

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