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Leafs’ Matthews, Marner focused on the present following another playoff disaster
TORONTO – Auston Matthews isn’t really interested in looking back. Unless, that is, the topic’s…
Kane says he didn’t know in 2010 about assault allegations
CHICAGO – Blackhawks star Patrick Kane said Friday he has participated in the investigation into…
Former Ottawa Senators centre Zack Smith retiring from NHL
OTTAWA – Zack Smith has decided to retire from the NHL. The Ottawa Senators confirmed…
Montreal gets 2022 NHL draft two years after 2020 event went virtual due to COVID-19
NEW YORK – Montreal will host another NHL draft a little later than originally planned.…
At long last, Ballmer, Clippers break ground on new home
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The design meetings have been going on for years. Technology has evolved…
NHL expects 98% of players to be vaccinated before season
CHICAGO – Jacob Trouba was the first NHL player who allowed himself to be publicly…
Maple Leafs and Sabres to play 2022 Heritage Classic in Hamilton
HAMILTON – The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres are taking things outside. They’ll play…
Oilers prospect Dylan Holloway out at least three months following wrist surgery
Edmonton Oilers prospect Dylan Holloway will be out at least three months following wrist surgery.…
Buffalo Bills to require proof of vaccination from fans
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills joined the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday as…
Norm Macdonald, former ‘Saturday Night Live’ comic, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian Norm Macdonald, a former “Saturday Night Live” writer and performer…
Habs’ Toffoli on Canes’ offer sheet to Kotkaniemi: ‘The whole thing was bizarre’
TORONTO – Jesperi Kotkaniemi and the Carolina Hurricanes putting pen to paper on a stunning…
Leafs’ Matthews hoping wrist will be ready for season-opener following surgery
TORONTO – Auston Matthews was just starting to ramp up his summer training regimen. On…
Calgary Flames sign defencemen Erik Gudbranson, Micheal Stone to one-year deals
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have bolstered their blue line, signing defencemen Erik Gudbranson and…
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Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans WASHINGTON (AP) — In his most forceful…
Brandon University says Theo Fleury’s recent vaccine comments a ‘stain on his legacy’
BRANDON, Man. – Brandon University has issued a statement publicly criticizing former NHLer Theo Fleury…
Calgary Flames sign RFA defenceman Connor Mackey, veteran forward Brad Richardson
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames are beefing up their roster ahead of training camp, signing…
The Latest: N. Carolina has 170 clusters in schools, centers
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina health officials on Tuesday released a report showing 170…
Dvorak excited about move to Canadiens, saying Montreal ‘fans love the team a bunch’
MONTREAL – The price tag to keep Jesperi Kotkaniemi would have been costly to the…
Canadiens add centre Dvorak after not matching Hurricanes’ offer for Kotkaniemi
MONTREAL – Forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, but the…
Canada’s Nate Riech earns 1,500 gold in dominant fashion in his Paralympic debut
Nate Riech was nauseous with nerves before his Paralympic debut Saturday. His right leg was…
NHL reaches agreement to send players to Olympics in Beijing
NHL players are set to return to the Olympics in Beijing this winter after reaching…
Ottawa Senators agree to six-year, US$29.85-million contract with forward Batherson
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators announced Friday they’ve agreed to a six-year, US$29.85-million contract with…
MLSE to require proof of vaccination for all events, whether indoors or outdoors
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says it will implement a mandatory vaccination policy…
Chris Pronger settling into quieter life outside hockey
Chris Pronger finished a game of air hockey and put the paddle down to pick…