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Russian city marks anniversary of plane crash that wiped out hockey team
MOSCOW, Ohio – The Russian city of Yaroslavl paid its respects today to the 44 people who were killed in a plane crash that wiped out a hockey team a year ago today.
NHL Players’ Association attempts to block lockout in Alberta and Quebec
With another NHL lockout just days away, some bad blood has started to bubble to the surface.
Column: Commissioner has to convince NHL owners concessions will make the league stronger
All these years later, and especially now with the prospect of a lockout looming large this weekend, it’s hard to look at a picture of Gary Bettman without recalling the going-away present one NBA general manager sent the soon-to-be-named NHL commissioner. That was in 1993, when Bettman left his post as general counsel and trusted lieutenant to NBA boss David Stern to try running a league of his own.
NHL may not bounce back the same way as last time if season lost, expert says
OTTAWA – Tim Murphy has already started letting staff go.
As lockout deadline approaches, NHL and NHLPA return to bargaining table
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL and NHL Players’ Association are back at the bargaining table.
CBC marking multiple anniversaries, but lockout threat dampens party mood
CBC heads into the fall TV season Sunday loaded with anniversaries.
Lockout threatens to deprive Jets fans of games after successful first season
WINNIPEG – Matt Mantler gathered with some friends at the MTS Iceplex on Thursday morning, hoping to get autographs and pictures from some of the Winnipeg Jets after they finished practising.
NHL lockout means more top talent available for AHL, junior leagues
MONTREAL – The American Hockey League could be in for a banner year if the NHL locks out its players.
Vancouver Canucks re-sign veteran forward Burrows to four-year deal
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks re-signed left-winger Alex Burrows to a four-year contract extension Friday.
Coyotes sign captain Shane Doan to four-year deal worth $21.2 million
GLENDALE, Ariz. – After months of deliberation, Shane Doan has decided to stay with the only franchise he’s ever played for.
Shane Doan staying in the desert after signing 4-year deal with Phoenix Coyotes
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Shane Doan was one of the NHL’s most coveted free agents this off-season, garnering attention from nearly half the league.
From one lockout to another — a look back at eight years that changed the NHL
This wasn’t supposed to happen again.
Bruins lock up forward Milan Lucic to three-year, $18 million extension
BOSTON – The Boston Bruins have signed forward Milan Lucic to a three-year contract extension worth US$18 million.
Looming lockout close to becoming a reality for National Hockey League
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association are creeping quietly into another lockout.
Winnipeg Jets leave it late, agree to new contract with forward Evander Kane
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets agreed to a new contract with star forward Evander Kane on Saturday night.
No talks expected on NHL labour front until after Rosh Hashanah
NEW YORK, N.Y. – It’s all quiet on the NHL labour front.
Minnesota Wild offer season ticket holders 10 per cent interest to keep account during lockout
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild are offering season ticket holders 10 per cent interest in return if they keep their accounts paid in full during the NHL lockout and don’t request a refund.
Senators staff faces layoffs, reduced work week early in NHL lockout
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have already begun to feel the effects of the NHL lockout.
Raonic, Bouchard to take on top opponents in winter exhibition tennis event
MONTREAL – Organizers of an exhibition tennis event are hoping the rising star power of Milos Raonic and Genie Bouchard will help fill the Bell Centre for a night.
Edmonton mayor demands Oilers owner explain himself in person over arena deal
EDMONTON – The feud over a new public-private arena for the Edmonton Oilers escalated Tuesday when Mayor Stephen Mandel announced that if Oilers’ owner Daryl Katz wants taxpayer money, he must now come to city council in person and publicly explain himself.
If the NHL won’t use the Stanley Cup, can Canada have its trophy back?
MONTREAL – If the NHL’s latest labour dispute wipes out the entire season, a man responsible for guarding the Stanley Cup says he would be free to deliver the trophy to the winner of another competition.
Senators forward Jason Spezza joins Rapperswil-Jona during NHL lockout
Jason Spezza is on his way to Switzerland.
World ice hockey leader Fasel sees upside, downs for Europe as stars return during NHL lockout
GENEVA – International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel says the flow of star players to European teams during the NHL lockout could distort national competitions.
Report: Boogaard’s parents sue NHLPA, trying to collect remainder of late enforcer’s contract
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL Players’ Association says it hasn’t seen a lawsuit reportedly filed by the parents of late enforcer Derek Boogaard seeking $9.8 million from the union.