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Susan Swan explores thoughts on her own late father with ‘The Western Light’
TORONTO – Beloved author Susan Swan remembers her father as a towering, taciturn and compassionate doctor who was deeply devoted to his patients in Midland, Ont.
Red Wings fined for senior VP Jim Devellano’s unauthorized comments about NHL lockout
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL has fined Detroit Red Wings senior vice-president Jim Devellano for an interview he did this week about the lockout.
Henderson and rest of Summit Series-winning team soak up Walk of Fame honour
TORONTO – Paul Henderson and the rest of the Canadian hockey squad that defeated the mighty Soviets at the 1972 Summit Series collectively earned a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame on Saturday, becoming the first team to have their names etched into the concrete shrine.
Fehr, Bettman not participating in meeting to sign off on last season’s revenue
TORONTO – Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr are both sitting out this morning’s meeting between the NHL and NHL Players’ Association.
Edmonton mayor questions Oilers drawing big crowds if team moves to Seattle
EDMONTON – Edmonton’s mayor says if the Oilers are serious about trying to relocate the NHL team to Seattle, good luck drawing fans in the Pacific Northwest.
CBC says it is bracing for financial hit if NHL lockout drags further
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The CBC is bracing for another financial hit if the NHL lockout drags on.
NHL, NHLPA to resume collective bargaining negotiations on Friday
TORONTO – The NHL and NHL Players’ Association plan to return to the bargaining table Friday.
Vancouver hires former Canuck goaltender Dan Cloutier as consultant
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have hired former NHL goaltender Dan Cloutier as a goaltending consultant.
Brooklyn brings it: Barclays Center set to make an instant impact as NYC entertainment option
Consider Madison Square Garden on watch.
Sid who? New Marlies forward Leo Komarov to wear No. 87 on his sweater
TORONTO – Leo Komarov will be one the new kids in town around the American Hockey League this season and it shouldn’t take him too long to get noticed.
Jets forward Evander Kane signs contract to join KHL’s Dinamo Minsk
MINSK, Belarus – Evander Kane is the first locked-out NHLer from Canada to commit to the KHL.
Scott Gomez, Joey Crabb, Nate Thompson sign with hometown Alaska Aces
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Scott Gomez is heading home again to play for the Alaska Aces and he’s bringing two other Anchorage natives with him.
Locked-out forward Jeff Skinner given permission not to report to AHL
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jeff Skinner won’t be starting the season in the American Hockey League after all.
Attention on young Habs prospects as AHL Hamilton Bulldogs’ camp opens
BROSSARD, Que. – Across the American Hockey League, attention is focused on top talent being sent back to wait out the NHL lockout.
Hockey Canada allows No. 1 NHL draft pick Nail Yakupov to play in KHL
Nail Yakupov is getting his wish.
Gretzky optmistic about NHL lockout, thinks labour deal will be done by Jan. 1
TORONTO – The Great One is optimistic about the NHL’s labour situation.
Russian-based KHL to televise games on ESPN during NHL lockout
The KHL will broadcast games in the United States during the NHL lockout.
NHL, players’ association resume secondary talks as lockout continues
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NHL labour talks have resumed, with both sides still focusing on secondary matters and not the core economic issues that continue to divide owners and players in a league-imposed lockout.
Don Cherry criticizes Maple Leafs over treatment of Kadri, signing of Kulemin
Don Cherry can’t believe how the Toronto Maple Leafs are treating prospect Nazem Kadri.
Marlies coach Dallas Eakins invites Cherry to stop by for a visit
TORONTO – Dallas Eakins is leaving his door open to Don Cherry.
NHL executive John Collins meets with key sponsors as lockout continues
TORONTO – With no end in sight to the NHL lockout, the league is doing all it can to ease the concerns of its sponsors.
St. John’s IceCaps, other AHL teams, prep for season loaded with NHL talent
After spending most of last season with the American Hockey League’s St. John’s IceCaps, defenceman Paul Postma was looking forward to some serious ice time with the Winnipeg Jets in 2012.
Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Ladd signs with Avangard Omsk of the KHL
Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Ladd has signed with Avangard Omsk of the KHL, the club announced Thursday.
Stanley Cup final just the latest challenge for Staples Center music director
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Dieter Ruehle will be providing the musical soundtrack as his beloved Kings once again go for the Stanley Cup.