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FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2015, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets' John Tortorella gives instructions during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Pittsburgh. Tortorella has taken to eliminating morning skates for his team, which has worked well. The Blue Jackets lead the NHL amid breaking with the morning skate routine that Tortorella called “wrong” and said “doesn’t make any sense.” (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Blue Jackets’ success renews debate over morning skates

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72), of Russia, skates toward the bench as he is replaced by goalie Curtis McElhinney (30) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Washington. Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) and center Boone Jenner (38) look on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Streak over, Blue Jackets turn attention to staying on top

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner, left, forward William Karlsson, of Sweden, defenseman Seth Jones, forward Scott Hartnell and forward Brandon Saad celebrate Karlsson's goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. The Blue Jackets won 3-1. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Columbus Blue Jackets could tie NHL record with 17th win

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Surprising Blue Jackets pile up the wins, lead the NHL

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (3) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks in overtime of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jones leads Blue Jackets past Canucks in OT for 9th in a row

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Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson stops a Columbus Blue Jackets shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. The Blue Jackets won 4-0. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Gagner and Saad score 2 each as Blue Jackets beat Ducks 4-0

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"If any of my players sit on the bench for the national anthem, they will sit there the rest of the game," John Tortorella said. (Associated Press)

John Tortorella: I’d bench a Colin Kaepernick copycat

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Streamers drop from the ceiling as hockey fans celebrate the Rangers 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Thursday, May 29, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Rangers overcome rough start to reach Cup finals

By IRA PODELL - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks head coach John Tortorella gestures on the bench during third period of an NHL hockey action against the Nashville Predators in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

John Tortorella fired by Canucks after one season

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Canucks fire coach Tortorella after just 1 season

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Vancouver Canucks' head coach John Tortorella responds to questions during an end of season news conference in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday April 14, 2014. The Canucks missed the playoffs this year. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Burke: Tortorella should ‘keep his mouth shut’

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Vancouver Canucks' Daniel Sedin, of Sweden, is taken off the ice on a stretcher after being checked into the boards by Calgary Flames' Paul Byron during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday April 13, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Daniel Sedin injured in Canucks’ win over Flames

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FILE - In this May 22, 2013 file photo, Vancouver Canucks president and general manager Mike Gillis addresses reporters in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canucks have fired Gillis, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, a day after being eliminated from playoff contention. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck, File)

Canucks fire GM Gillis after missing playoffs

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Vancouver Canucks' goalie Eddie Lack, left, of Sweden, stops Los Angeles Kings' Marian Gaborik, of Slovakia, during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Saturday April 5, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Richardson’s late goal lifts Canucks past Kings

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New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis (26) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)

Rangers topple Canucks 3-1

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New York Islanders' Casey Cizikas, right, celebrates after Matt Martin scored the team's fifth goal as Vancouver Canucks' goalie Eddie Lack, of Sweden, kneels on the ice during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Monday March 10, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Isles score 7 in 3rd period, rally to top Canucks

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Vancouver Canucks' Yannick Weber, left, of Switzerland, and Tom Sestito celebrate Weber's goal as Calgary Flames' Brian McGrattan, right, looks on during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Canucks end 4-game skid with 2-1 win over Flames

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NHL Capsules

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Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) is congratulated by defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55) of Sweden after their 2-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

2 Red Wings goalies combine to blank Canucks, 2-0

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