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Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
NHL PREVIEW: Subban and Luongo among players to watch in the 2014-15 NHL season
The 2014-15 NHL season opens Oct. 8. Here are 10 players fans should keep an eye on:
Baldwin hopes to spark Whalers nostalgia by writing ‘Slim and None’ book
When producer Howard Baldwin’s film “Ray” was up for an Academy Award, the former Hartford Whalers owner spent his night at the Oscars sitting next to Adam Sandler. When the actor asked about his WHA championship ring, Baldwin said it would take a book to tell his whole story.
Prospect Ehlers scores first pre-season goal as Jets edge Senators 2-1
WINNIPEG – Nikolaj Ehlers wasn’t sure what to do when he scored his first goal with the Winnipeg Jets — but he knew it felt good.
Tuesday’s Scoreboard
Tuesday’s Games
NHL PREVIEW: EA simulation predicts Kings win Cup again, downing the Bruins
TORONTO – The Los Angeles Kings will hoist the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row and third time in four years, according to a simulation of the 2014-15 season by EA Sports.
NHL PREVIEW:NHL’s rebuilding teams set for a race to last place in McDavid Derby
ERIE, Pa. – In a sport that doesn’t exactly feature the language of saints and choir boys, there’s a dirty, four-letter word that even hockey players don’t want to hear: tank.
Sean Day hopes to build on mediocre rookie season with Mississauga Steelheads
The thing about being granted exceptional player status is people expect immediate exceptional results.
Coach says injuries could play a factor in who gets sent to minors
WINNIPEG – As training camp draws to a close with a number of players nursing minor injuries, Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice says it could affect how many more they send back to the minors.
Crosby makes preseason debut, Fleury stops 25 shots as Penguins blank Red Wings 2-0
DETROIT – Sidney Crosby made his exhibition debut in Pittsburgh’s final preseason game, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 25 shots to lead the Penguins past the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 Wednesday night.
Jesse Joensuu scores twice as Oilers beat Coyotes 3-2 in pre-season play
EDMONTON – Jesse Joensuu is having another strong pre-season for the Edmonton Oilers. Now he just needs to make that translate to the regular season as well.
Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
Sidney Crosby gets fresh start with new Penguins coach Mike Johnston
Like many elite athletes, Sidney Crosby is a man of routine.
NHL PREVIEW: With lockout, Olympics in rear-view mirror, league is back to normal
A year ago, the NHL was in the middle of a whirlwind. The lockout-shortened season had barely ended and the Sochi Olympics and six outdoor games were on the horizon.
Senators give Erik Karlsson the C and sign Ryan to seven-year contract extension
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators are once again turning to a young Swede to lead the organization.
Canadiens send five to Hamilton, sign Bowman to one-year deal
BROSSARD, Que. – It is getting down to crunch time at the Montreal Canadiens camp.
Orr, Horton, Harvey and other legendary defencemen featured in new stamps
TORONTO – Canada Post is honouring a number of legendary NHL defencemen from the league’s Original Six era with its latest collection of postage stamps.
Backlund weathers injury scare, prepares for big season with Calgary Flames
CALGARY – Calgary Flames head coach Bob Hartley says he’s sleeping easier where Mikael Backlund is concerned.
Josh Jooris continues strong pre-season play in Flames 4-2 win over Jets
CALGARY – Unheralded Josh Jooris continued his unexpected push to open the season with the Calgary Flames on Thursday.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
NHL PREVIEW:Oilers climb the ranks in ticket sales, Bruins rank No. 1
The puck has not yet dropped for the 2014-15 NHL season but the Edmonton Oilers are already rising up the ranks.
NHL PREVIEW:Gary Bettman still going strong after more than 21 years at the helm
Gary Bettman was walking down a Toronto street recently when a fan approached him.
Winnipeg Jets healing in time for regular season opener next week
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Jets scoring leader Blake Wheeler was back on the ice Friday preparing for the team’s final pre-season game against the Calgary Flames but with his sights also set on next week’s season opener.
Vancouver Canucks want to play well, stay healthy in pre-season finale
VANCOUVER – Radim Vrbata has two goals for the Vancouver Canucks’ final pre-season game: do well and stay healthy.