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Ryan Oulahen to coach Canada’s under-18 team in Hlinka Gretzky Cup
CALGARY — Ryan Oulahen will be Canada’s head coach at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup international…
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season…
Senators great Alfredsson set for ‘exciting chapter’ with rival Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Daniel Alfredsson understands why Ottawa Senators fans might feel blindsided by his move…
Senators re-sign veteran forward Claude Giroux to one-year contract
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday that they have re-signed forward Claude Giroux to…
Toronto Maple Leafs add Ottawa Senators great Daniel Alfredsson to coaching staff
TORONTO — Daniel Alfredsson, once Public Enemy No. 1 in Toronto as captain of the…
Congressional committee on China asks Wizards and Capitals owner to cut ties with Alibaba
The owner of Washington’s NBA and NHL teams received a letter from the chair of…
Rogers’ MLSE play the latest shift for Canadian sports landscape, experts say
TORONTO — Sports business experts say Rogers Communications Inc.’s full takeover of Maple Leaf Sports…
Chance to play for Vancouver Canucks ‘too good to pass up on’ for d-man Oleksiak
VANCOUVER — Jamie Oleksiak didn’t know what to expect as the NHL’s free agency window…
Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd season with the Washington Capitals.…
Oilers’ goalie Frederik Andersen expects split starts under Babcock in Edmonton
New Edmonton Oilers goaltender Frederik Andersen doesn’t expect to start as many games under coach…
Calgary Flames sign defenceman Simon Nemec to five-year contract
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Simon Nemec to a five-year, US$36.25 million…
Rogers to take full ownership of MLSE with $4.35B purchase of remaining stake
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining…
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who helped launch the careers of some of the…
Anaheim Ducks re-sign defenceman Mintyukov to 5-year deal amid Carlsson offer sheet drama
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Defenceman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth US$36…
Oilers sign Mukhamadullin to two-year deal, Stastney to one-year deal
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year contract extension,…
Predators sign newcomer Mavrik Bourque to 6-year, $33 million contract
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators signed newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, US$33…
Maple Leafs sign defenceman Emil Andrae to two-year contract
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenceman Emil Andrae to a two-year contract worth…
Flyers sign Ducks center Carlsson to 5-year, $90 million offer sheet; Anaheim has 7 days to match
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers are prepared to pay Anaheim center Leo Carlsson the…
Toronto Maple Leafs sign No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna to entry-level deal
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Gavin McKenna to a three-year entry-level contract,…
Stars captain Jamie Benn returning for an 18th season with his only NHL team
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is returning for an 18th season with the only team…
James Dolan cedes day-to-day running of the NHL’s New York Rangers to son Quentin
NEW YORK (AP) — James Dolan is ceding day-to-day responsibilities of running the NHL’s New…
Flames trade Coleman, Maatta to Wild for Middleton, draft picks
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have traded veteran winger Blake Coleman and defenceman Olli Maatta…
Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Dobes to three-year extension
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens continued to secure their young core Thursday, signing goaltender Jakub…
NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals
The dust began settling Thursday around the NHL more than 24 hours into free agency,…