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Second Chance: Canucks prospect Shinkaruk looking to impress new GM, head coach
PENTICTON, B.C. – Hunter Shinkaruk has a second chance to make a first impression.
Canadiens will have four alternate captains rather than giving anyone the C
LAVAL, Que. – Debate raged all summer over who would be the next captain of the Montreal Canadiens.
With camp just around the corner, ‘Johnny Hockey’ turning heads with the Flames
PENTICTON, B.C. – Johnny Gaudreau has a single NHL game under his belt, but he’s already earned a very catchy nickname.
Argos owner David Braley says his priority is securing lease at BMO Field
TORONTO – Toronto Argonauts owner David Braley has people kicking the tires of the franchise he hopes to sell, but his top priority is securing the team a lease at BMO Field.
NHL training camps open with several questions waiting to be answered
As training camps open around the NHL, the San Jose Sharks have two former captains but neither one wearing the “C” and six teams have new head coaches, while the Toronto Maple Leafs have the same one amid promises of a changing culture.
Western Hockey League’s coaching changes for 2014-15 have NHL flavour
CALGARY – In order to rise to the top of the coaching ladder, three longtime NHL assistants are dropping a couple of rungs first.
Quebecor not interested in buying Wind by itself but sees room for partnership
MONTREAL – Quebecor’s finance chief says the company is “certainly interested” in talking with Wind Mobile’s new investors about a partnership but doesn’t want to buy the Toronto-based company on its own because of the follow-on costs involved.
New documentary series to feature wives and girlfriends of NHL stars
TORONTO – The wives and girlfriends of NHL stars will take centre ice in a new TV series showcasing the women behind some of pro hockey’s top stars and emerging talents.
Ottawa defenceman Methot moves on from tough contract talks as Sens open camp
OTTAWA – Marc Methot was feeling the need to be on the defensive entering Ottawa Senators training camp.
As Maple Leafs open camp, assistant Spott brushes off disagreement with Kessel
TORONTO – On the first day of training camp in his new job as a Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach, Steve Spott was trying to put an off-season disagreement with Phil Kessel behind him.
Leafs open camp hoping competition and depth make them a better team
TORONTO – The post-mortem of the past two Toronto Maple Leafs seasons hasn’t been pretty. A Game 7 collapse against the Boston Bruins in 2013 gave way to 14-game plunge that cost them a trip to the playoffs in 2014.
Oilers coach Eakins says Oilers are improved, but wants team to “be modest”
EDMONTON – It’s been eight seasons since the Edmonton Oilers last made the NHL playoffs, so coach Dallas Eakins wasn’t talking much about expectations when the players reported for medicals on Thursday.
Eyes on a prize: Ryan Kesler begins Cup chase with Anaheim Ducks after summer trade
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Ryan Kesler and his family are slowly getting used to the ocean view at their new home, and the Anaheim Ducks’ new centre still has to remind himself he can go to the rink in flip-flops.
Coming off disastrous season, Canucks have clean slate, lowered expectations
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks are in an unfamiliar position.
Habs Galchenyuk just wants to be more productive, at centre or on the wing
BROSSARD, Que. – Alex Galchenyuk feels it is time to step up and become a dominant player, whether it is at centre or on left wing.
Scoring goals, stopping pucks the talk of Calgary Flames training camp
CALGARY – Goaltending and goalscoring are the burning issues at the Calgary Flames training camp.
New Leafs winger David Booth sets a simple goal: ‘staying healthy’
TORONTO – David Booth still fondly remembers his first NHL training camp out of college and the relaxing lack of expectations. He went on to play 48 games his rookie season for the Florida Panthers and not long after developed into a 30-goal scorer.
Penguins star Sidney Crosby practices day after being ruled out with minor injury
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Looks as if Sidney Crosby is a pretty quick healer.
Alex Ovechkin back at left wing as Capitals open camp under new coach Barry Trotz
ARLINGTON, Va. – As if he knew the question was coming, Alex Ovechkin smiled when asked what his new coach wants him to work on.
Winnipeg Jets netminder Ondrej Pavelec says he won’t dwell in the past
WINNIPEG – His confidence took a beating last season but Winnipeg Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec says it’s time to turn the page, get his mojo back and strengthen his game for the upcoming season.
Canucks coach Willie Desjardins went the distance to learn about his players
WHISTLER, B.C. – Willie Desjardins went to great lengths — and travelled great distances — to learn more about his Vancouver Canucks.
Maple Leafs make defensive-zone changes at start of training camp
TORONTO – The first practice of Toronto Maple Leafs training camp was brought to you by the letter “D.”
Ryan Miller still surprised he landed in the Vancouver Canucks’ crease
WHISTLER, B.C. – Ryan Miller still can’t quite believe where ended up.
Rookie Nylander, veteran Tallinder out to show they belong with Maple Leafs
TORONTO – William Nylander’s father may have had a 920-game NHL career, but that doesn’t mean the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first-round pick has any clue what to expect when he steps onto the ice for his first pre-season game.