Canucks Add Depth, Raise Expectations with New Players The Canadian Press | September 13, 2019 VANCOUVER — After spending a season with a rotating cast of wingers, Vancouver Canucks centre Bo Horvat is looking forward to a little consistency. “Last year, with injuries and stuff, playing with pretty much everybody and every combination you can th…
Kuznetsov Uncertainty Threatens to Hang Over Capitals The Canadian Press | September 13, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — They’re no longer defending Stanley Cup champions, don’t know if one of their best players will be eligible for opening night, are over the salary cap ceiling and face expiring contracts for two franchise cornerstones after the season….
Kyle Dubas Done Discussing Marner Contract Talks Publicly The Canadian Press | September 13, 2019 TORONTO — Kyle Dubas stepped to the podium and welcomed reporters to the start of training camp. The general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs then drew a proverbial line in the sand. Dubas was happy take any and all questions…
Bruins’ Goal Clear After Stanley Cup Final Disappointment The Canadian Press | September 13, 2019 Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy has one more tool available this year as he tries to take the team from Stanley Cup finalist to NHL champion. Street cred. Armed with a contract extension and an updated resume that includes an Eastern Conference champ…
Tkachuk Absent to Begin Flames Training Camp The Canadian Press | September 13, 2019 CALGARY — The absence of Matthew Tkachuk and the presence of former Edmonton Oilers is creating buzz at Calgary Flames training camp. Tkachuk is among a number of restricted free agents yet to sign with their respective NHL teams. A 30-g…
Avalanche’s Rantanen in Finland with No Deal Imminent The Canadian Press | September 13, 2019 DENVER — Gabriel Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon have a spot open on their top line. For the moment, anyway, until things are resolved with their third dimension, Mikko Rantanen. The Colorado Avalanche are about to open training camp and Rantanen remain…
Islanders Look to Keep Improving in Second Year Under Trotz The Canadian Press | September 12, 2019 EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The New York Islanders know about the moves other teams in the Metropolitan Division made in the off-season. It just doesn’t matter to them. After finishing second in the division and reaching the second round of the playoffs, the I…
Josh Morrissey Signs 8-Year Extension with Jets The Canadian Press | September 12, 2019 WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Josh Morrissey to an eight-year, US$50-million contract extension. The Jets announced the move on Thursday, one day before the start of training camp. The deal, which starts in 2020-21 and c…
Panthers’ Barkov Still Feels Sting of Last Season The Canadian Press | September 12, 2019 SUNRISE, Fla. — For Florida Panthers centre Aleksander Barkov agony and anguish were constant companions this summer. Despite outstanding individual numbers, reflecting on his season wasn’t fun for Barkov — and watching hockey on TV just made him feel …
All Eyes on McDavid’s Left Knee as Oilers Begin Camp The Canadian Press | September 12, 2019 EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Thursday with all eyes on, well, Connor McDavid’s left knee. The Oilers’ star centre has been skating strong and, based on recent pre-camp practices, injury-free. But he is waiting on the final w…
Sabres’ Ristolainen Happy to Be in Buffalo – For Now The Canadian Press | September 12, 2019 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen says he’s happy to report for the start of training camp despite off-season suggestions he’d prefer a change of scenery. What Ristolainen declined to say Thursday was whether he’d still be ha…
Senators Name 3 Alternate Captains The Canadian Press | September 12, 2019 OTTAWA — Defencemen Mark Borowiecki and Ron Hainsey and forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau will serve as alternate captains for the Ottawa Senators this season. The Senators made the announcement Thursday as players reported for medicals and testing at traini…
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