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Gord Downie, indigenous activist Sylvia Maracle to receive Order of Canada on Monday
OTTAWA – Gord Downie and indigenous activist Sylvia Maracle will be appointed to the Order…
Senators GM Dorion risks losing quality talent at expansion draft
OTTAWA – It’s only fitting Pierre Dorion is headed to Las Vegas. The Ottawa Senators…
Looming expansion draft forcing clubs to shuffle rosters with buyouts, trades and signings
Team president Glen Sather said Dan Girardi’s contributions to the New York Rangers were “immeasurable”…
Gov. Gen. Johnston apologizes for referring to Indigenous Peoples as immigrants
OTTAWA – Gov. Gen. David Johnston apologized publicly Monday for referring to Indigenous Peoples as…
Coyotes won’t offer captain Shane Doan a contract
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Shane Doan was showered with tributes and applause following the final game…
Five stories in the news for today, June 21
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, June 21 ——— SENATORS VOTE TO REMOVE SECTION…
Preds offer Vegas Golden Knights an expansion model to follow
The first ever draft pick of the Nashville Predators was still paying dividends almost 20…
Edmonton’s Connor McDavid wins first Hart Trophy as NHL MVP
LAS VEGAS – Connor McDavid won his first Hart Trophy. Hardly anybody in hockey believes…
Vegas Golden Knights play long game at NHL expansion draft, focus on future
The Vegas Golden Knights played the long game in constructing the base of their first…
Coyotes, Tippett mutually agree to part ways
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Dave Tippett stuck with the Arizona Coyotes through four seasons of playing…
Oilers sign defenceman Kris Russell to 4-year contract extension
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Kris Russell to a four-year contract extension.…
Flames make biggest splash among Canadian teams (again) on draft weekend
CHICAGO – The draft weekend splash is becoming an annual Calgary Flames tradition. For the…
Senators sign forward Pyatt to 2-year extension worth $2.2 million
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Tom Pyatt to a two-year, one-way contract…
Selanne, Kariya headed to the Hall of Fame; joined by Recchi, Andreychuk, three others
It was perhaps fitting that Paul Kariya learned of his induction into the Hockey Hall…
Canadiens sign forward Jacob De La Rose to one-year, one-way contract
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have signed left-wing Jacob De La Rose to a one-year,…
Unlike NBA, NHL mostly devoid of star movement in free agency
On the same day that Connor McDavid was nearing agreement on an eight-year extension with…
Dave Semenko, the enforcer who opened up the ice for Wayne Gretzky, dies at 59
EDMONTON – Dave Semenko, the former NHL tough guy who served as Wayne Gretzky’s bodyguard…
Veteran forward Kris Versteeg signs one-year deal with Calgary Flames
CALGARY – Veteran forward Kris Versteeg and the Calgary Flames agreed to a one-year contract…
Jagr says no teams are asking about him, Panthers disagree
SUNRISE, Fla. – Jaromir Jagr wants to play at least one more season in the…
Few fireworks as teams steer clear of lavish long-term deals in free agency
NHL general managers usually make their own fireworks on Canada Day with wild long-term contracts.…
Oilers add depth, Chiarelli keeping focus on re-signing McDavid, Draisaitl
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers used the first day of free agency to add some…
Carey Price plans to retire with the Canadiens thanks to new eight-year deal
MONTREAL – Carey Price never wants to wear another hockey jersey other than Montreal’s red,…
Leafs beef up roster, signing veteran Patrick Marleau to three-year deal
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs beefed up their rising roster Sunday night, signing 37-year-old…
Leafs get serious about Stanley Cup contention in signing Patrick Marleau
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs showed they were serious about Stanley Cup contention right…