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James Sheppard: Released from PTO with Canucks
James Sheppard was released Wednesday from his professional tryout with the Canucks, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 reports.Sheppard inked his deal with Vancouver about three weeks ago and has lasted nearly to the end of camp. Unfortunately, his quest to return to the NHL for the first time since 2014 has come to an end, and he's now officially a free agent.
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Canucks' James Sheppard: Agrees to PTO with Canucks
James Sheppard signed a professional tryout agreement with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.After spending seven seasons in the NHL with three different organizations, Sheppard opted to play overseas during the 2015 campaign, spending the year with Kloten HC of the Swiss league. However, he's opted to return to the States and will attempt to make an impact with the Canucks. The 28-year-old would likely just be a depth option at center and could struggle to see significant ice time if he even makes the roster.
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Rangers' Sheppard Scores First Playoff Goal
Sheppard scored his first goal of the playoffs in Tuesday's Game 6 against the Lightning, tallying the eventual game-winning tally in the third period.Sheppard played a game-low (among Rangers) 8:35 in fourth-line duty, but scored a hard-working goal to put the Rangers up 4-1. It was the second tally of what ended up being a five-goal period for the Rangers, with Tampa chipping in a pair of goals to turn Sheppard's into the game-winner. It was his first point since May 10 against Washington.
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Sheppard The Odd Man Out For Rangers
Sheppard has been a healthy scratch during the team's first two tilts with Pittsburgh.Until the team suffers a lopsided loss, it appears head coach Alain Vigneault is sticking with it's current line combinations, leaving Sheppard as the odd man out. The soon-to-be 27-year-old has two goals, five assists and 14 penalty minutes through 24 career playoff games.
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Rangers' Sheppard Scores First Period Goal
Sheppard scored his sixth goal of the season in Sunday's 2-1 win over Florida.Playing in just his third game since joining the blue shirts, Sheppard made the most of his opportunity scoring on a deflection in the first period. The goal also sets a new career-high for Minnesota's former first round (2006) pick. While the Halifax native will continue to alternate with fourth line forward Tanner Glass, it's plausible to think Glass has little rope left to lose.
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Rangers' Sheppard To Play Wednesday
Sheppard will debut with the Rangers on Wednesday against the Red Wings.With Sheppard set to play Wednesday and work on the team's fourth line, Tanner Glass is in line to be a lineup scratch for the Rangers up front for the contest.
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Debut To Wait For Rangers' Sheppard
Updating a previous report, Sheppard is not on track to play Monday against the Predators, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.Sheppard was unable to catch a quick enough flight to New York in advance of Monday's game, so his Rangers debut will have to wait until Wednesday against the Red Wings. Jesper Fast (sprained knee) will return to the lineup to occupy the spot that would have been reserved for Sheppard.
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Rangers' Sheppard Expected To Play Monday
Sheppard is expected to play in Monday's game against the Predators, Jim Cerny of the Rangers' official site reports.Sheppard was traded to the Rangers on Sunday, giving him a chance to get acclimated to his new team in advance of Monday's contest. He spent most of 2014 on the third line for the Sharks, tallying 16 points in 57 games thus far, and will likely serve in a similar role with the Rangers for the remainder of the season.
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Sharks' Sheppard Traded To Rangers
Sheppard was traded to the Rangers on Sunday in exchange for a 2016 fourth-round draft pick, ESPN's Katie Strang reports.Skating primarily on the Sharks' third line this season, Sheppard has accumulated 16 points (five goals in 57 games, averaging 13:43 of ice time per contest. The 26-year-old forward has never lived up to his billing as a former top-10 draft pick, but he should help New York on the third or fourth line.
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Sharks' Sheppard Picks Up Two Points
Sheppard potted a goal and dished out an assist in Thursday's 6-3 downing of the Ducks.The Sharks received some improbable contributions from Sheppard and third-line mates Tomas Hertl and Barclay Goodrow, all of whom tallied two points on the night. Sheppard's strike occurred in the second period to give him his first goal in 16 games, and only his second in the last 34. He'll have to find the net with more regularity before becoming an intriguing fantasy option.
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