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NHL’s Bettman sees value in the Olympic break, especially coming off 4 Nations success last season
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman isn’t the biggest fan of taking a…
Making opening night roster ‘an honour’ for Vancouver Canucks rookie Braeden Cootes
VANCOUVER — Growing up outside of Edmonton, Braeden Cootes always cheered against the Calgary Flames.…
McDavid says two-year contract extension shows commitment to winning with Oilers
EDMONTON — For Connor McDavid, signing a two-year, US$25-million extension with the Edmonton Oilers was…
Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — When Alex Ovechkin was asked what he is most looking forward…
Championship window hasn’t closed on the talented Tampa Bay Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When a boat parade is the standard for an organization, anything…
Oilers addressed big issue with McDavid extension, but questions around team remain
EDMONTON — The Oilers addressed their biggest concern heading into the 2025-26 season by signing…
Edmonton Oilers place winger Zach Hyman on IR to start season
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have placed forward Zach Hyman on injured reserve to start…
McDavid’s future, Panthers’ quest for rare three-peat among NHL storylines
Connor McDavid will use as much runway as he sees fit. Fans of the Edmonton…
Winnipeg Jets chasing more than regular-season glory this year
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets are aiming to be the best team in the NHL…
Vancouver Canucks focused on bouncing back after troubled season
VANCOUVER — Adversity blanketed the Vancouver Canucks like a storm cloud last season. A constant…
After coming oh so close, Calgary Flames seek step forward into NHL playoffs
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames need to pick up where they left off, and do…
Canadiens aim for playoff return as expectations rise: ‘It gets tougher now’
MONTREAL — Nick Suzuki’s expectations haven’t changed. The Montreal Canadiens captain predicted his team could…
Minus Mitch: Maple Leafs head into new seasons with new look after Marner’s departure
TORONTO — Craig Berube heard the term over and over last season. The Toronto Maple…
UFL changes 3 cities as new investor shares bullish vision for spring football
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Repole isn’t daunted or discouraged by the long odds facing…
Matthew Schaefer and other top draft picks make NHL season-opening rosters
The NHL’s season-opening rosters are in, and they include three of the top five picks…
Oilers sign captain Connor McDavid to two-year, US$25-million deal
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid is opening the Edmonton Oilers’ championship window a little wider. The…
Henrik Lundqvist and Wayne Gretzky re-sign multiyear deals with TNT Sports
NEW YORK (AP) — Hockey Hall of Fame players Wayne Gretzky and Henrik Lundqvist have…
NHL suspends Tampa Bay’s Sabourin for 4 games, Moser for 2 games after chaotic preseason finale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin four…
The Panthers hand out their Cup rings, with the ‘apologize to no one’ credo immortalized
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Seth Jones had waited most of his life to get…
Shootouts have become a fabric of the NHL since they were implemented 20 years ago
When Jake Oettinger attended NHL games in Minnesota growing up, he loved when the two…
Outside the NHL, shootouts have provided memorable hockey moments at the Olympics
When the NHL instituted the shootout in 2005 to decide games instead of ties, it…
Connor McDavid signs a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers
Connor McDavid did not want a raise. He wants to win the Stanley Cup. McDavid…
Oilers sign defenceman Jake Walman to seven-year, $49-million extension
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Jake Walman to a seven-year contract extension…
San Jose Sharks’ young core led by Macklin Celebrini aims to end years of losing
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The years-long focus on draft positioning, shedding big salaries and…