Vatrano medically cleared, headed to B’s AHL affiliate

Hasn't played this year after tearing foot ligaments in the offseason.

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Al Horford says free-agent decision came down to Celtics and Rockets

The Rockets’ top target in free agency last summer was reportedly Al Horford. They seemingly came close to landing the star big man, who ultimately signed with the Celtics. Horford on Houston, via A. Sherrod Blakely of CSN Boston: “I really considered coming here,” Horford told reporters on Monday. “But them and Boston and Washington. […]

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Pre-game reading: On Torts and the ‘amazing’ turnaround in Columbus

While you're waiting for the puck to drop...

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For Pekka Rinne, a great November, followed by a dismal December

Bit of a roller-coaster ride this season in Nashville.

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‘Kevin Love rule’ could help Timberwolves extend Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins under new CBA

As the story goes, David Kahn was saving his five-year, designated-player rookie-scale extension (not to be confused with the new veteran designated-player rule) for Ricky Rubio. So, the Timberwolves general manager gave Kevin Love a shorter extension and embittered Love in the process. That led to Love requesting a trade and being sent to the […]

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Meier to make NHL debut for Sharks

Meanwhile, Joel Ward will be a healthy scratch.

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New veteran-designated-player rule could land Stephen Curry $209 million contract from Warriors

New Collective Bargaining clause could also have Russell Westbrook regretting contract extension

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