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Sting choose Zacha 1st overall in CHL import draft, but Czech centre may not report
TORONTO – The Sarnia Sting chose Czech centre Pavel Zacha first overall in the Canadian Hockey League import draft Wednesday, but they may never see him put on their uniform.
Canucks sign centres Dustin Jeffrey, Cal O’Reilly and Bobby Sanguinetti
VANCOUVER – After making a big splash on Day 1 of free agency by signing Ryan Miller, the Vancouver Canucks took some time to gain some organizational depth with three smaller deals.
Chiasson welcomes expectations with Senators that come after Spezza trade
Alex Chiasson set his own lofty expectations by being just the seventh player in the NHL’s modern era to score nine or more goals in his first 10 games.
Vanek value, Engelland stunner highlight best and worst deals in NHL free agency
NHL teams doled out a half a billion dollars on the first day of free agency. Here’s a look at the best and worst contracts (all dollar figures U.S.):
NHL’s Western Conference has become an arms race for top-two centres
St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong targeted Paul Stastny in free agency. But before he even had the chance to sign him, the Dallas Stars traded for Jason Spezza.
Vancouver Canucks re-sign forward Zack Kassian and blue-liner Yannick Weber
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks re-signed forward Zack Kassian and defenceman Yannick Weber on Friday.
Senators sign Legwand to $6-million, 2-year deal, re-sign Gryba for 2 years
Jason Spezza is gone, so the Ottawa Senators needed a top centre. David Legwand needed a home a few days into free agency.
Gretzky’s agent: Great One isn’t part of group trying to bring NHL to Seattle
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Wayne Gretzky’s agent is denying a report that the Great One is trying to bring an NHL team to Seattle.
Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray diagnosed with cancer
OTTAWA – Ottawa Senators general manager and president of hockey operations Bryan Murray has been diagnosed with cancer.
Top Jets draft pick and other rookies in town for development camp
WINNIPEG – Hockey and high fashion aren’t exactly kissing cousins so it’s probably no surprise Nikolaj Ehlers isn’t trying to lose weight to make the Winnipeg Jets.
Canucks hire AHL’s Texas Stars assistant coach Doug Lidster
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have hired Doug Lidster as an assistant coach.
Forwards Scott Kosmachuk and Nic Petan could add scoring power to Jets
WINNIPEG – Hope and hard work are the cards for young prospects eager to make the Winnipeg Jets, but some are a lot closer to playing that hand in the NHL than others.
Chicago Blackhawks sign forwards Toews and Kane to eight-year extensions
CHICAGO – The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forwards Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane on eight-year contract extensions.
Report: Penguins star Sidney Crosby to undergo surgery on right wrist
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is reportedly scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist within the next few days.
Chicago Blackhawks reach 8-year contract extensions with stars Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane
CHICAGO – This was a no-brainer from start to finish. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane wanted to stay in Chicago and the Blackhawks wanted to keep the high-scoring forwards in the only NHL uniform they have ever known.
Devils sign goaltender Cory Schneider to multi-year contract
NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils have re-signed goaltender Cory Schneider to a multi-year contract.
Lipon, Lowry, have taken one step towards Winnipeg Jets, await next
WINNIPEG – J.C. Lipon celebrated his 21st birthday Thursday with a workout that almost caused his gastrointestinal tract to revolt.
Extended overtime with 3-on-3 portion, fighting change coming to AHL
More overtime and fighting changes could be coming to the NHL after a test run in the minors.
Columbus Blue Jackets sign centre Brandon Dubinsky to 6-year, $35-million contract extension
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Brandon Dubinsky, the player seen as the face of the rising Columbus Blue Jackets, signed a six-year contract extension worth $35.1 million that will keep him with the club through the 2020-21 season.
Hometown of ailing ex-NHLer Odjick to rename local arena after him
MANIWAKI, Que. – The Quebec hometown of ailing former NHLer Gino Odjick is planning to rename the local arena after him.
Source: Tom Renney to be named as Hockey Canada’s president and CEO
Tom Renney will be named Hockey Canada president and CEO, a source tells The Canadian Press.
After leading Canadian women to Olympic gold, Dineen back in NHL with Blackhawks
When Hockey Canada needed a coach for its women’s hockey team less than two months before the Sochi Olympics, Kevin Dineen stepped up. Not long after he won gold, the phone rang again for a job leading the under-18 men’s team.
Al Michaels speaks at TV critics tour on Rogers’ blockbuster hockey deal
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Thanks for visiting, World Cup soccer. Football fans in America will now take back control of the remote.
Renney brings wealth of hockey experience to new job at Hockey Canada
Tom Renney is a hockey man, not a businessman. He once ran a clothing store in Trail, B.C., along with his wife but since then his life has been immersed in coaching.