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No Canada: Americans, Finn prospects top NHL draft class
BUFFALO, N.Y. – First, Canada’s seven NHL teams were shut out of playoffs. Now, the…
His Cup runneth over: ‘Temporary’ Crosby exhibit in Halifax too popular to close
HALIFAX – Sam Girard’s eyes light up behind round, tortoise-shell glasses as he points to…
NHL appeals Wideman suspension reduction to NY federal court
NEW YORK – The National Hockey League might be suffering buyer’s remorse after agreeing players…
Martin Jones shines as Sharks avoid elimination against Penguins, force Game 6
PITTSBURGH – The San Jose Sharks might have been flying home for a different reason…
Five things about the stem cell therapy Gordie Howe underwent after strokes
TORONTO – Hockey icon Gordie Howe, who died Friday at age 88, spent the final…
Defenceman Barberio agrees to two-year, one-way contract with Canadiens
MONTREAL – Defenceman Mark Barberio has agreed to a two-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens,…
Ex-captain Alfredsson keen to stay on in Senators hockey operations job
OTTAWA – Daniel Alfredsson will stay in his job as senior adviser to hockey operations…
Vancouver Canucks name Dan Cloutier as club’s new goaltending coach
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday that Dan Cloutier has been hired as the…
Former hockey coach of Sidney Crosby wants street renamed in his honour
HALIFAX – Momentum is building in a small Nova Scotia community to rename a street…
Lanny McDonald going another round with Brookfield in Alberta courthouse
CALGARY – A group of investors led by former hockey great Lanny McDonald was facing…
Mourners gather in Detroit to bid farewell to ‘Mr. Hockey’ Gordie Howe
DETROIT – A gifted warrior on the ice and a soft-spoken, gentle man off it,…
Canucks sign forward Sven Baertschi to two-year contract extension
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Sven Baertschi to a two-year contract extension.…
Can NHL elbow into entertainment lineup in Las Vegas?
LAS VEGAS – The reality of the NHL’s planned move to Las Vegas will hit…
The Great One’s heading Down Under to promote hockey
Having played an influential role in popularizing hockey across America’s southwest, Wayne Gretzky is turning…
Datsyuk leaving Red Wings to play in Russia-based KHL
WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Pavel Datsyuk is leaving the Detroit Red Wings at least…
Facts about Videotron Centre in Quebec City
Quebec City’s Videotron Centre likely won’t be seeing regular-season NHL hockey for the next few…
Despite likely setback, Nordiques fans optimistic about club’s eventual return
QUEBEC – Sports radio host Vincent Cauchon says he remembers being criticized at a Quebec…
Ron MacLean: ‘Nothing’s official’ on replacing Stroumboulopoulos as HNIC host
Ron MacLean says “nothing’s official” following a Toronto Star report he is poised to replace…
New Senators GM Dorion believes 12th pick will net quality asset at NHL draft
OTTAWA – Pierre Dorion remembers the nerves at his first NHL draft with the with…
With history of fired Jack Adams winners, Ruff jokes award could be renamed
LAS VEGAS – Lindy Ruff joked recent history suggests the Jack Adams Award could do…
Six stories in the news today, June 22
Six stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— NHL GOVERNORS SET TO…
Chicago Blackhawks’ Panarin wins Calder Trophy as NHL’s top rookie
LAS VEGAS – Chicago Blackhawks forward Artemi Panarin won the Calder Trophy on Wednesday as…
Kings’ Drew Doughty wins Norris Trophy as NHL’s top defenceman
LAS VEGAS – Drew Doughty won his first Norris Trophy at the NHL Awards on…
Capitals’ Barry Trotz wins Jack Adams Award as NHL’s top coach
LAS VEGAS – Barry Trotz of the Washington Capitals won the Jack Adams Award on…