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Leafs forward Auston Matthews undergoes wrist surgery, out at least six weeks
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has undergone wrist surgery and is expected to need…
Wealthsimple Cash becomes first Canadian service integrated into Twitter’s Tip Jar
TORONTO – Twitter users sending each other money have a new — and Canadian —…
Glendale not renewing Coyotes’ arena lease, leaving future in Arizona in doubt
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The City of Glendale says it is not renewing its operating agreement…
“It’s time”: Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist retires at 39
WASHINGTON – The King has called it a career. Henrik Lundqvist, one of the greatest…
TIFF to require proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test for staff, audience
Jeff Justiz all but swore off the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month after…
Forward Ryan Poehling agrees to two-year contract extension with Canadiens
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with…
Speed a factor in crash that took lives of three hockey players in B. C: police
SURREY, B.C. – Mounties say their initial investigation shows speed was a factor in a…
Hurricanes sign Candiens forward Kotkaniemi to one-year, US$6.1-million offer sheet
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes say they’ve signed an offer sheet with Montreal Canadiens…
Chris Pronger settling into quieter life outside hockey
Chris Pronger finished a game of air hockey and put the paddle down to pick…
MLSE to require proof of vaccination for all events, whether indoors or outdoors
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says it will implement a mandatory vaccination policy…
Ottawa Senators agree to six-year, US$29.85-million contract with forward Batherson
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators announced Friday they’ve agreed to a six-year, US$29.85-million contract with…
NHL reaches agreement to send players to Olympics in Beijing
NHL players are set to return to the Olympics in Beijing this winter after reaching…
Canada’s Nate Riech earns 1,500 gold in dominant fashion in his Paralympic debut
Nate Riech was nauseous with nerves before his Paralympic debut Saturday. His right leg was…
Canadiens add centre Dvorak after not matching Hurricanes’ offer for Kotkaniemi
MONTREAL – Forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, but the…
Dvorak excited about move to Canadiens, saying Montreal ‘fans love the team a bunch’
MONTREAL – The price tag to keep Jesperi Kotkaniemi would have been costly to the…
The Latest: N. Carolina has 170 clusters in schools, centers
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina health officials on Tuesday released a report showing 170…
Brandon University says Theo Fleury’s recent vaccine comments a ‘stain on his legacy’
BRANDON, Man. – Brandon University has issued a statement publicly criticizing former NHLer Theo Fleury…
AP News in Brief at 11:09 p.m. EDT
Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans WASHINGTON (AP) — In his most forceful…
Calgary Flames sign defencemen Erik Gudbranson, Micheal Stone to one-year deals
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have bolstered their blue line, signing defencemen Erik Gudbranson and…
Leafs’ Matthews hoping wrist will be ready for season-opener following surgery
TORONTO – Auston Matthews was just starting to ramp up his summer training regimen. On…
Habs’ Toffoli on Canes’ offer sheet to Kotkaniemi: ‘The whole thing was bizarre’
TORONTO – Jesperi Kotkaniemi and the Carolina Hurricanes putting pen to paper on a stunning…
Norm Macdonald, former ‘Saturday Night Live’ comic, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian Norm Macdonald, a former “Saturday Night Live” writer and performer…
Maple Leafs and Sabres to play 2022 Heritage Classic in Hamilton
HAMILTON – The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres are taking things outside. They’ll play…
Montreal gets 2022 NHL draft two years after 2020 event went virtual due to COVID-19
NEW YORK – Montreal will host another NHL draft a little later than originally planned.…