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NHL makes draft lottery changes, spots up for grabs cut to 2
NEW YORK – The NHL is instituting changes to the draft lottery that make it…
Canadian government approves reduced quarantine for NHL players crossing the border
The federal government has waived its mandatory 14-day quarantine period for players acquired by Canadian…
Matthews scores in OT, Leafs complete comeback to down Oilers 4-3
TORONTO – Auston Matthews has seen shots clank off the post and others seemingly destined…
After tough run with Sabres, Staal looking forward to fresh start in Montreal
MONTREAL – Eric Staal says he got goosebumps as he drove toward the Canadian border…
Canada’s Bottcher prepares to battle for another curling title in Calgary’s bubble
CALGARY – Canada’s top curlers competed in Calgary for over a month without a COVID-19…
Ottawa Senators sign first-round draft pick Jacob Bernard-Docker
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a three-year entry-level contract.…
NHL moves Jets home game against Senators from May 7 to Monday
NEW YORK – The NHL has moved the Winnipeg Jets’ home game against Ottawa originally…
Seven Vancouver Canucks on NHL’s COVID list after five additions Friday
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks’ COVID-19 situation has grown worse with seven players now in…
NHL expresses concern about Canucks’ COVID-19 protocol situation
VANCOUVER – The NHL’s deputy commissioner says the Vancouver Canucks’ COVID-19 outbreak is concerning, but…
Variant first detected in Brazil concerning in Canada: here’s what we know about P.1
From an outbreak on a Canadian NHL team to clusters of cases detected in Alberta,…
Sabres sitting Taylor Hall in anticipation he’ll be traded
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres are taking the precautionary step of scratching forward Taylor…
25 Canucks players, staff positive for COVID-19 in outbreak involving virus variant
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks say 25 players and coaches have tested positive during a…
Draisaitl, McDavid have four points each, Oilers remain perfect against Sens
OTTAWA – The Oilers didn’t coast to their eighth win over Ottawa this season, but…
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Tanner Pearson to three-year extension
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have locked up Tanner Pearson, signing the left-winger to a…
Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield named Hobey Baker Award winner
Cole Caufield has been an elite scorer at every level he’s played. It was no…
Scoreboard for Friday, April 9, 2021
Friday’s Games NHL N.Y. Rangers 4 N.Y. Islanders 1 Pittsburgh 6 New Jersey 4 Washington…
Brent Sutter fires himself from head coach of the Red Deer Rebels
RED DEER, Alta. – Brent Sutter has stepped down as head coach of the Western…
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released…
Senators deal defenceman Mike Reilly to Bruins for third-round pick
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have dealt defenceman Mike Reilly to the Boston Bruins ahead…
‘You’re playing poker’: NHL teams navigating pandemic trade deadline
Ken Holland has experienced both sides of the NHL trade deadline. A buyer for much…
Men’s world curling championship in Calgary concludes amid COVID scare
CALGARY – Niklas Edin’s fifth world men’s curling title was memorable not only because of…
Slowing vaccine deliveries and pandemic-era Ramadan: In The News for April 12, 2021.
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Bruins bolster playoff push, acquire Taylor Hall from Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The banged-up Boston Bruins got a boost for their playoff push Monday…
Connor Hellebuyck, Auston Matthews receive top weekly honours from NHL
NEW YORK – Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is the NHL’s first star of the…