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Labour talks between NHL and Players’ Association resume in Toronto
TORONTO – Talks have resumed between the NHL and NHL Players’ Association on a new collective bargaining agreement.
Cataractes Dillon Donnelly admits he damaged Memorial Cup by accident
MONTREAL – Shawinigan Cataractes defenceman Dillon Donnelly has apologized for damaging the Memorial Cup and said it was an accident.
Canadian actor Matthew Perry returns to therapy in new NBC sitcom ‘Go On’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – It’s not always easy to move on from “Friends.” Just ask Matthew Perry.
Leafs sign first-round draft pick Morgan Rielly to entry level contract
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed 2012 first-round draft choice Morgan Rielly to a three-year entry level contract.
NHLPA’s Fehr says sufficient time to get CBA done, so long as both sides remain committed
Having yet to submit a counteroffer and with less than six weeks before the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement expires, NHL Players’ Association executive director Don Fehr says that’s still sufficient time to get a deal done.
Hurricanes GM says multi-year deal with Jeff Skinner close to being done
The Carolina Hurricanes continue to be one of the most aggressive NHL teams this offseason.
Hurricanes sign Jeff Skinner to 6-year contract extension through 2018-19
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Jeff Skinner to a six-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2018-19.
Retired hockey star Mike Modano, actress Willa Ford ending 5-year marriage
DALLAS – Retired hockey star Mike Modano and actress Willa Ford have decided to end their five-year marriage.
Bettman says NHL will lock out players if no new CBA deal in place by Sept. 15
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Gary Bettman says the NHL will lock out its players if a new collective bargaining agreement can’t be reached by Sept. 15.
Willie Mitchell brings Stanley Cup to northern Vancouver Island hometown
PORT MCNEILL, B.C. – The northern Vancouver Island community of Port McNeill, B.C., has hosted a rare visitor.
Canadians open under-18 Hlinka tournament with 4-1 victory over Swiss
PIESTANY, Czech Republic – Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists Monday as Canada kicked off its bid for a fifth straight gold medal at the under-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial hockey tournament with a 4-1 win over Switzerland.
Bergevin takes big step at settling team’s future by signing Pacioretty
BROSSARD, Que. – Since taking over as Montreal Canadiens general manager three months ago, Marc Bergevin has worked quickly at getting his team’s future settled.
Tense times: uneasiness grows as lockout deadline nears for NHL, NHLPA
TORONTO – The first tense moments of the NHL’s collective bargaining negotiations have arrived.
Georges Laraque named first executive director of CHL Players’ Association
MONTREAL – Georges Laraque has been hired as executive director of the fledgling Canadian Hockey League Players’ Association.
Conference Board says Canada ripe for major league sports expansion
OTTAWA – The Conference Board of Canada says the country is ripe for major league sports expansion over the next two decades.
NHL collective bargaining session ends after 90 minutes
TORONTO – NHL collective bargaining talks have ended for the day.
Sault Ste. Marie police charge three Greyhounds players with sexual assault
SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. – Three members of the Ontario Hockey League’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds have been charged with sexual assault.
Bettman, Daly and Fehrs set to reopen NHL negotiations in New York
The battery of lawyers and sprawling negotiating committees are being relegated to the sidelines.
Glendale extends Phoenix Coyotes’ arena management agreement with NHL again for another month
PHOENIX – The Glendale City Council has directed staff to extend its arena management agreement with the NHL for another month.
Top executives at the table as NHL labour talks resume in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL’s collective bargaining talks have resumed with a select group at the table.
NHLPA head Don Fehr says labour negotiations with NHL are “recessed”
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Don Fehr says that collective bargaining talks with the league are “recessed.”
Lockout watch: P.K. Subban concerned about fans amid labour uncertainty
TORONTO – After a summer of uncertainty, P.K. Subban is more concerned about the fans than himself.
Winnipeg Jets send note to fans warning of potential for NHL lockout
The Winnipeg Jets are warning their fans about the possibility of a lockout.
Winnipeg Jets send note to fans warning of potential for NHL lockout
The Winnipeg Jets are warning their fans about the possibility of a lockout.