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Charles Hudon signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Charles Hudon to a one-year, US$800,000 contract.…
Calgary city council to discuss arena proposal behind closed doors
Calgary’s city council is to discuss a proposed deal for a new event centre that…
Reports: Edmonton Oilers trade Milan Lucic to Calgary Flames for James Neal
CALGARY – The Edmonton Oilers have dealt Milan Lucic to the Calgary Flames for fellow…
In the news today, July 22
Four stories in the news for Monday, July 22 ——— VIGIL ON FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF…
Calgary, Flames take another shot at a new NHL arena, agree to terms
CALGARY – A new NHL arena in Calgary is closer to becoming a reality. The…
Flames sign forward Sam Bennett to two-year contract worth $5.1 million
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames and forward Sam Bennett have avoided arbitration after agreeing to…
Montreal Canadiens sign Michael McCarron to one-year, two-way deal
MONTREAL – Michael McCarron and the Montreal Canadiens agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way…
Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement
CHICAGO – Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the…
Wolves forward Quinton Byfield ready for big year ahead of 2020 NHL draft
CALGARY – Quinton Byfield is a bow-tie man. The Sudbury Wolves forward collects them. “Probably…
Joe Veleno not looking back as he prepares to lead Canada at world juniors
PLYMOUTH, Mich. – There have been moments in Joe Veleno’s young hockey career where he…
Panthers to retire goalie Roberto Luongo’s number in March
SUNRISE, Fla. – Roberto Luongo regrets not having more friends and family at his last…
Former Rangers and ‘Miracle on Ice’ player charged in attack
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – Mark Pavelich, a forward on the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S.…
Hall of Famer Hefford to oversee new women’s hockey union
The Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association has selected Hockey Hall of Fame player Jayna Hefford…
Capitals star Kuznetsov banned from Russia team for 4 years
GENEVA – Washington Capitals centre Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the world championship…
Canes prospect Mattheos to miss camp while fighting cancer
RALEIGH, N.C. – Carolina Hurricanes prospect Stelio Mattheos will miss training camp while he fights…
Oilers captain Connor McDavid ‘working towards’ being ready for training camp
TORONTO – The first question hurled Connor McDavid’s way was always going to be about…
NWHL goes outdoors with Beauts to host Riveters in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The National Women’s Hockey League is taking its game outdoors with the…
Stars of women’s hockey announce own tour with first stop Toronto
The biggest names in Canadian women’s hockey will play in a series of games organized…
Draisaitl on Puljujarvi: ‘It seems like he doesn’t want to be on our team’
TORONTO – Leon Draisaitl hopes Jesse Puljujarvi has a change of heart. If he doesn’t…
Jessica Berman ready to lead by example and mentor as NLL’s deputy commissioner
Jessica Berman is ready to lead by example and continue a cycle of mentorship that…
St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington enjoying spotlight after long road
TORONTO – Jordan Binnington used to fly under the radar as he methodically went about…
Simmonds hopes to hear boos from Flyers fans when he returns to Philadelphia
TORONTO – Wayne Simmonds hopes he gets booed. The rugged, heart-and-soul winger spent the better…
Carolina’s Williams to ‘step away’ from NHL to start season
RALEIGH, N.C. – Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams says he is taking a break from…
Colts coach Hawerchuk to take leave of absence for health reasons
BARRIE, Ont. – Former NHL star Dale Hawerchuk is taking a leave of absence as…