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New Canucks Vrbata, Bonino get taste of what life will be like playing in Canada
WHISTLER, B.C. – Two of the newest Vancouver Canucks have already been introduced to what life will be like playing in a Canadian NHL market.
Justin Schultz leads Edmonton over Calgary 3-1 in split-squad pre-season game
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers may already be wishing they had re-upped Justin Schultz for more than just a one-year bridge deal.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Rookie Curtis Lazar makes case for joining Senators as Ottawa loses to Islanders
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Rookie Curtis Lazar is not taking anything for granted as he tries to crack the regular-season roster of the Ottawa Senators.
Vancouver Canucks know success on the power play is key for playoff return
WHISTLER, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks know a return to the playoffs will largely hinge on rediscovering their mojo with the man advantage.
Bettman says Goodell has been in a ‘difficult situation’ amid NFL scandals
TORONTO – Gary Bettman understands the intense scrutiny NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is under.
Nazem Kadri leads Leafs to 3-2 win over Flyers in front of hometown fans
LONDON, Ont. – Nazem Kadri wanted to make sure his hometown fans went home happy on Monday night.
Dustin Byfuglien leads Winnipeg Jets past Minnesota Wild 2-1 in pre-season play
WINNIPEG – The game was won by the veterans but it was really a night to take a look at rookies as the Winnipeg Jets fell 14 seconds short of a shutout, beating the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Monday in the pre-season opener for both teams.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
Flyers know they’ll miss Kimmo Timonen, who’s out with blood clots
The biggest hit to the Philadelphia Flyers’ playoff hopes happened before they even stepped onto the ice for training camp. Veteran defenceman Kimmo Timonen was diagnosed with potentially life-threatening blood clots over the summer in Finland and will be lost for the first three months of the season and likely the entire year.
Kadri, Gardiner, Reimer and Rielly bring worlds experience back to Leafs
TORONTO – When the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season ended with 12 losses in 14 games and without a playoff berth, Nazem Kadri, Jake Gardiner, James Reimer and Morgan Rielly flew 14,000 kilometres away to escape their troubles.
More muscled Sean Monahan prepares for next step with the Calgary Flames
CALGARY – With a few more pounds of muscle on his frame, Calgary Flames forward Sean Monahan looks ready to build on an impressive rookie season and avoid a sophomore slump.
A second NHL team in Toronto could present some issues, Bettman says
TORONTO – If the NHL ever chooses to add a second team in Toronto, that expansion franchise has to hope the Maple Leafs’ Stanley Cup drought continues.
New alternate captain Plekanec embraces role as mentor to young Canadiens
BROSSARD, Que. – Tomas Plekanec has jumped right into his new role as one of the four alternate captains on the Montreal Canadiens.
Years after email from Capitals owner Leonsis to NHL’s Bettman, Winter Classic uniforms debut
WASHINGTON – Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis’ lobbying for a Winter Classic in his NHL team’s home city began with an email sent to Commissioner Gary Bettman the moment the league’s first New Year’s Day game was played in 2008.
Guelph Storm looks to returning veterans to lead team back to Memorial Cup
TORONTO – The Guelph Storm dominated last season, except when it mattered most.
Evaluation continues of Jets rookie crop as Oilers visit Wednesday
WINNIPEG – Winnipegdefenceman Jacob Trouba’s advice to this year’s crop of Jets rookie prospects is pretty much what he practised last year — enjoy the moment.
Toronto FC looking for new jersey sponsor at end of 2014 MLS season
TORONTO – Toronto FC is looking for a new jersey sponsor.
Late Drayson Bowman goal gives Canadiens 3-2 comeback win over Bruins
MONTREAL – Drayson Bowman did what a player on a training camp try-out has to do in pre-season games — make himself noticed.
Nylander scores in NHL pre-season debut as Maple Leafs beat Flyers
TORONTO – William Nylander’s evaluation by the Toronto Maple Leafs is to be continued.
Horvat, Shinkaruk lead the way as Canucks down Sharks 4-2 in split-squad game
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks got a glimpse of their future on Tuesday night.
Tuesday’s Scoreboard
Tuesday’s Games
Parents should boost kids, not slam coaches when players miss team cut: experts
TORONTO – Chris Joseph suited up for 19 seasons of professional hockey — including 14 years in the NHL — but even after a lengthy career at the sport’s top level, he still remembers the sting of disappointment he felt after being cut from a team as a kid.
Jack Eichel ignoring comparisons to fellow top NHL draft prospect Connor McDavid
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel have been compared in hockey circles for years. Only one of them can be the No. 1 pick in the 2015 NHL draft but their careers will be forever linked.