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Sharks sign D Erik Karlsson to $92M, 8-year deal
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks took a risk when they traded for…
Canadian junior hockey team names roster for summer camp
CALGARY – Six members of last season’s squad have been invited to the Canadian national…
Bettman: NHL board approves Coyotes sale, new arena needed
LAS VEGAS – Alex Meruelo was approved as the new majority owner of the Arizona…
New York Islanders hire Jim Hiller an assistant coach
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – The New York Islanders have hired Jim Hiller as an assistant…
Homophobia study shows perception, reality “disconnect”
Researchers say a survey of players in the Australian Ice Hockey League shows homophobic language…
Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Alex Edler to two-year extension
VANCOUVER – Defenceman Alex Edler says signing an extension with the Vancouver Canucks was always…
Retired NWHL player Browne weighs in on hockey journey as transgender man
TORONTO – For years, something always felt off when Harrison Browne heard his name announced…
Ottawa Senators select Finnish defenceman Lassi Thomson at No. 19 in NHL draft
VANCOUVER – Lassi Thomson thought he’d have to come back to Rogers Arena on Saturday…
Canucks pick Russian forward Vasily Podkolzin 10th overall
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning has long had his eye on Vasily Podkolzin. He…
Winnipeg Jets take Finnish defenceman Heinola 20th overall at NHL draft
VANCOUVER – Ville Heinola doesn’t know much about Winnipeg, but that’s likely to change soon.…
Predators send defenceman P.K. Subban to Devils for Santini, picks
VANCOUVER – P.K. Subban is leaving Music City. The Nashville Predators traded the 30-year-old defenceman…
NHL salary cap set at US$81.5 million for 2019-20 season, floor at $60.2 million
TORONTO – The NHL’s salary cap has been set at US$81.5 million for the 2019-20…
Subban, Marleau among the players traded on busy second day of NHL draft
VANCOUVER – Ray Shero knew he’d be leaving the West Coast with star centre Jack…
Subban excited with trade to Devils
NEWARK, N.J. – P.K. Subban wasn’t exactly shocked Saturday when the six-time NHL defenceman was…
Canucks an ‘awesome’ opportunity to provide physicality, leadership: J.T. Miller
VANCOUVER – J.T. Miller wasn’t planning to move across the continent this summer, but he…
Leonard in Lego: Canadian animator recreates Kawhi’s famous buzzer-beater
TORONTO – Calgary-raised stop-motion animator Jared Jacobs is a big Toronto Raptors fan and wants…
Raptors president Ujiri addresses rare off-court issues during NBA title run
TORONTO – Even a championship can come with hiccups. Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri took…
Defenceman Mike Reilly signs extension with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed defenceman Mike Reilly to a two-year contract with…
Tough learning experiences prepare Canucks prospect DiPietro for leap to pros
VANCOUVER – It wasn’t the start he hoped for, but Vancouver Canucks prospect Michael DiPietro…
Chef, Nunvaut leader and ‘Riverton Rifle’ among 83 new Order of Canada members
OTTAWA – Ask Reggie Leach about hockey and you can hear the joy in his…
Nylander on Marner’s contract talks with Maple Leafs: ‘It will work out’
OAKVILLE, Ont. – William Nylander stepped up to his putt, struck it clean and raised…
Taylor Hall says John Tavares changed the free-agency game last summer
Like the rest of the hockey world, Taylor Hall watched as John Tavares listened to…
Owner: Fan-related costs factor into Bills’ stadium decision
VANCOUVER – Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula says he won’t ask fans to break the…
Senators hire former Blues coach Davis Payne as assistant on D.J. Smith’s staff
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators hired Davis Payne as an assistant coach Sunday, adding more…