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Rod Gilbert, Hall of Famer for New York Rangers, dies at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Rod Gilbert, the Hall of Fame right wing who starred for…
NHL, junior teams, offer condolences after crash that killed three players in B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – Hockey leagues such as the NHL and teams including the Humboldt Broncos…
“It’s time”: Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist retires at 39
WASHINGTON – The King has called it a career. Henrik Lundqvist, one of the greatest…
Upcoming season will be Arizona Coyotes’ last in Glendale
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The upcoming season will be the Arizona Coyotes’ final one at…
Glendale not renewing Coyotes’ arena lease, leaving future in Arizona in doubt
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The City of Glendale says it is not renewing its operating agreement…
Wealthsimple Cash becomes first Canadian service integrated into Twitter’s Tip Jar
TORONTO – Twitter users sending each other money have a new — and Canadian —…
AP source: NHL teams OK’d to add sponsor patches on jerseys
Jersey advertisements are coming to the NHL. The league will allow teams to put sponsor…
MLSE says proof of vaccination or negative COVID test needed for access
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says those looking to access its sports facilities…
Nevada governor: No masks at events that require vaccines
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Large events held in Nevada can add themselves to the growing…
Vancouver Canucks sign centre Jason Dickinson to three-year deal
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a three-year contract with…
Leafs forward Auston Matthews undergoes wrist surgery, out at least six weeks
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has undergone wrist surgery and is expected to need…
NHL announces start times for 2021-22 season, no update on Olympics
The NHL has announced start times for the 2021-22 season, with an opening-night doubleheader featuring…
Vancouver Canucks re-sign defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to one-year, two-way deal
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, two-way contract.…
Winnipeg Jets announce vaccination requirement for fans to attend home games
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets will require all fans to be fully vaccinated to attend…
Oilers sign hometown prospect Tyler Benson to one-year, two-way contract extension
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed hometown prospect Tyler Benson to a one-year, two-way…
Blackhawks legend and Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito dies at 78
Tony Esposito, a Hall of Fame goaltender who rose to fame with the Chicago Blackhawks,…
Cooper to guide Team Canada in Beijing, so long as NHL players compete
CALGARY – If NHL players are able to participate at the upcoming Beijing Olympics —…
Long-time Penguins radio announcer Mike Lange retires
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Mike Lange is stepping away from the…
Edmonton Oilers ink defenceman Darnell Nurse to eight-year, US$74-million extension
EDMONTON – Darnell Nurse wasn’t expecting to sign an eight-year, US$74 million contract extension with…
Column: NHL quickly responds to Kane betting allegations
One thing seems clear by glancing at social media surrounding San Jose Sharks forward Evander…
Maple Leafs sign Menell to one-year, 750K contract in a trade with the Minnesota Wild
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Brennan Menell to a one-year, two-way…
AP News in Brief at 11:03 p.m. EDT
Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida…
NHL to investigate claim Sharks’ Kane bet on own games
The NHL said it will investigate an allegation made by Evander Kane’s wife that the…
Winnipeg Jets sign forward Riley Nash to one-year contract; Nash recorded 172 points
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have clinched a one-year, $750,000 contract with forward Riley Nash,…