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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Kane wins NHL’s most valuable player award
LAS VEGAS – Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has won the Hart Trophy as the…
Patrick Kane snags Hart Trophy as NHL MVP to cap memorable season
LAS VEGAS – Patrick Kane used to settle down in front of the TV with…
Six stories in the news today, June 23
Six stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— SENTENCING ARGUMENTS IN MENINGITIS…
Matthews, Laine headline intriguing group of top NHL prospects
With six of the first 10 picks, Canadian teams will be front and centre at…
Rising Finnish hockey program likely to make history at NHL draft
When the power brokers of Finnish hockey gathered together seven years ago, the future looked…
Nashville Predators part-owner suing team and its chairman
NASHVILLE – A part–owner of the Nashville Predators is suing the team and its chairman,…
Leafs nearing first No. 1 pick in 31 years; Auston Matthews widely expected choice
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Not once in a career that spans nearly three decades has Lou…
Q&A: ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ composer Claman reflects on her legendary song
TORONTO – “The Hockey Theme” no longer has the exposure it once did as the…
Lightning not giving up on possibility of re-signing Stamkos
BUFFALO, N.Y. – With time running out, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman isn’t…
Maple Leafs take Matthews with No. 1 overall pick; rebuild gets huge boost
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Auston Matthews is a Toronto Maple Leaf. The American centre became the…
NHL reviewing whether to penalize Canucks for tampering
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The NHL is reviewing whether to penalize the Vancouver Canucks for tampering…
Third member of Mississauga Steelheads top line taken on second day of NHL draft
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Nathan Bastian watched Mississauga Steelheads linemates Alex Nylander (No. 8, Buffalo) and…
Winnipeg Jets add young defensive talent on second day of NHL draft
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Winnipeg Jets loaded up on some young defence on Day 2…
Canadiens draft pick William Bitten draws similarities to Brendan Gallagher
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Montreal Canadiens selected centre Will Bitten with their third round pick…
NHL teams’ focus turns to ‘Big Fish’ in free agency: Stamkos
BUFFALO, N.Y. – As team executives began gathering on the arena floor an hour before…
Don Cherry unhappy with Leafs picks, says Stamkos will sign if Leafs breaks bank
Don Cherry has an issue with the lack of Ontario-born hockey players selected by the…
Calgary group pushing for new NHL, CFL facilities pitch council on moving ahead
CALGARY – The group that wants to build a new NHL arena and CFL stadium…
Debate over: Former Hart Trophy winner Lindros finally gets Hall of Fame call
TORONTO – The debate is over. Eric Lindros will finally get his plaque in the…
Montreal Canadiens sign forward Andrew Shaw to new six-year contract
MONTREAL – Forward Andrew Shaw agreed to a six-year contact with the Montreal Canadiens on…
Saskatoon city council approves motion to call bridge after Gordie Howe
Saskatoon city council has voted in favour of naming one of its bridges after NHL…
Defrauded former NHLer Bryan Berard speaks out about financial missteps
When Bryan Berard retired in 2009, he was shocked to learn that the nest egg…
Canucks fined $50,000 for Benning’ comments on Subban, Stamkos
The Vancouver Canucks will pay for general manager Jim Benning’s candid comments. The club was…
Stamkos stays in Tampa; Canadian teams make risky trades on eve of free agency
Fireworks popped off across the hockey world well before Canada Day and the annual start…
Canadian economy edges up in April, no thanks to lack of playoff hockey
OTTAWA – The Canadian economy edged up 0.1 per cent in April — no thanks…