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Travis Konecny of OHL’s Ottawa 67’s shines at CHL top prospects game
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Connor McDavid won dinner from Erie Otters teammate Dylan Strome, Bobby Orr won $100 from Don Cherry and Travis Konecny may have earned some better draft considerations from his impressive showing at the CHL top prospects game.
GoPro, NHL sign deal to put cameras on the ice, show content in live broadcast of games
NEW YORK, N.Y. – GoPro has signed a deal with the NHL to bring its wearable cameras closer to the action on the ice and let viewers see games from the perspective of players and referees.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has injection to treat lower-body injury
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has received an injection to deal with an unspecified lower-body injury.
NHL all-star weekend missing some stars as Crosby, Malkin are out with injuries
COLUMBUS, Ohio – One thing Tyler Seguin was looking forward to at the NHL’s all-star weekend was meeting Sidney Crosby. In five seasons in the league, the Dallas Stars centre has never had a conversation with the Pittsburgh Penguins captain.
Kessel-Seguin trade, Ovechkin at centre of laugh fest at all-star draft
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hockey players became stand-up comedians for a night as the NHL all-star draft turned into an entertainment program that could be better television than the skills competition or the game.
Habs to visit Bruins in 2016 Winter Classic as NHL unveils outdoor game schedule
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two years after the massive success at Michigan Stadium, the Montreal Canadiens will become the second Canadian NHL team to take part in a Winter Classic.
NHL announces that World Cup of Hockey will return next year in Toronto
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The World Cup of Hockey is back with a new format as the NHL seeks to create the best tournament in the world to launch a series of new international events.
Predators’ Shea Weber shows off 108.5 mph shot at all-star skills competition
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Shea Weber shot faster missing the net than any other player did hitting it. When he hit the net, it was even better.
With Lightning’s Johnson injured, Flames’ Gaudreau added to all-star game
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Johnny Gaudreau sweated it out for a couple days before finally being added to the NHL all-star game as an injury replacement.
With potential for historic blizzard on the horizon, Rangers shift practice to Long Island
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The impending blizzard predicted for New York and the surrounding suburbs is already changing plans for the hometown Rangers.
Voracek ties Lemieux in points, NHL all-star game breaks total goals record
COLUMBUS, Ohio – By the time players finished scoring a record 29 goals at the NHL all-star game, they agreed that there was one loud, ear-piercing negative: the cannon at Nationwide Arena.
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Kings place Mike Richards on waivers as centre’s production continues to decline
In a surprising move, the Los Angeles Kings have placed Mike Richards on waivers.
Columbus forward Ryan Johansen named NHL first star of the week
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Columbus Blue Jackets forward Ryan Johansen has been named the NHL’s first star of the week after putting up four points in front of his home fans at Sunday’s NHL all-star game.
What the six Canadian NHL teams in contention must do to make playoffs
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Four Canadian teams are in playoff positions at the NHL’s all-star break. The Montreal Canadiens are the lone Eastern Conference team, while the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames are in the top eight in the West.
‘Hockey Wives’ on W Network reveals full cast of ‘WAGs’
TORONTO – W Network has revealed the full roster for its docu-series “Hockey Wives,” which follows the spouses of NHL stars and is set to premiere in March.
Richards waived by Los Angeles Kings after years of declining production
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The Los Angeles Kings decided they could wait no longer for Mike Richards to regain his championship form.
NHL suspends Flyers F Zac Rinaldo for 8 games for hit on Penguins D Kris Letang
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL has suspended Flyers forward Zac Rinaldo for eight games for charging and boarding Penguins defenceman Kris Letang.
Calgary Flames take aim at post-season with goaltending tandem of Hiller, Ramo
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have reverted to the two-goalie tandem of Jonas Hiller and Karri Ramo after Joni Ortio’s short, but successful stint with the NHL team.
Former Edmonton Oilers forward Radek Dvorak retires after 18 NHL seasons
TORONTO – Former Edmonton Oilers forward Radek Dvorak announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending an NHL career that spanned 18 seasons with eight different teams.
Son says Gordie Howe’s improvement dramatic after stem cell treatment
CALGARY – Gordie Howe has responded so well to stem cell treatment that his son Marty wants the Hockey Hall of Famer to undergo the procedure again.
Goalie Brodeur to announce retirement Thursday, will join Blues’ front office
ST. LOUIS – Martin Brodeur is retiring to take a front office job with the St. Louis Blues. The New Jersey Devils have a spot waiting for one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history whenever he is ready to come back home.
Montreal Canadiens recall forward Gabriel Dumont from AHL Hamilton
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Gabriel Dumont from the American Hockey League’s Hamilton Bulldogs on Tuesday.
Charlie Coyle’s late goal lifts Minnesota Wild over Edmonton Oilers 2-1
EDMONTON – A trip to Edmonton usually seems to be able to break the Minnesota Wild out of a funk.