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Oskar Lindblom practices with Flyers on playoff ice after fighting cancer | CBC Sports
A day after his 24th birthday, Philadelphia Flyers forward and cancer survivor Oskar Lindblom hit the ice with his teammates in Toronto on Sunday.
Canucks' lose a big body and some bg minutes
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers will miss Game 3 against the St. Louis Blues with a still-undiscosed injury he sustained in last Friday's contest.
Hawks' needed a big game, and got one from Crawford
Corey Crawford made 46 saves in a stellar performance, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 on Sunday night to stay alive in their first-round playoff series.
Calgary pays for late mistakes and the series is all even
The actions of the Calgary Flames going forward will reveal their true character after a soul-destroying loss to the Dallas Stars in overtime on Sunday.
Philly shuts out Montreal and is head by a nose
Carter Hart made 23 saves for his first-career playoff shutout as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.
Vasilevskiy has a light night and Tampa takes the lead after Game 3
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 16 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven playoff series.
Kuemper keeps the Desert Dogs alive despite a blizzard of shots
Darcy Kuemper stopped 49 shots and the Arizona Coyotes held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Saturday to close within 2-1 in their Stanley Cup playoff series.
Fleury steps in and backstops Vegas to a 3-0 series lead
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 26 shots and Vegas held off Chicago to take a 3-0 lead in the series.
Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask opts out of NHL playoffs | CBC Sports
The Boston Bruins announced that Tuukka Rask has opted out of the NHL's return to play on Saturday morning.
Price shuts the door on the floundering Flyers
Tomas Tatar and Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice, Carey Price made 30 saves for the seventh post-season shutout of his career, and the Montreal Canadiens thumped the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on Friday to even their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Isles' looking strong as they take a 2-0 series lead over the Caps
Brock Nelson scored the go-ahead goal on a second-period breakaway 15 seconds after Alex Ovechkin tied it, and the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
The Canucks are starting to look dangerous, and Bo's leading the charge
Bo Horvat scored on a breakaway in overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 4-3 win on Friday in NHL playoff action.
Korpisalo only makes 36 saves, but gets the "W" this time
Two days after making an NHL-record 85 saves in a five-overtime loss, Joonas Korpisalo stopped 36 more shots to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Thursday to even the series at a game apiece.
Odds are on Vegas as they take a 2-0 series lead over the 'Hawks
Even though Reilly Smith called it a lucky bounce, a whole lot more than luck is working right now for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Julien in stable condition after sudden medical condition
News of Claude Julien's hospitalization came as a shock to everyone, and it means Montreal's head coach will be out of sight for some time. But he certainly won't be out of mind as the Canadiens look to continue their unlikely post-season.
Great moment for Stecher with the GWG in a huge Game 1 win for the Canucks
Here’s what we learned as the Canucks claimed a 5-2 victory in the series opener at Rogers Place in Edmonton:
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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour has been fined $25,000 for comments he made following his club's 3-2 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins Wednesday.
Philly sneaks by the Canadiens 2-1 in a tight, fiesty Game 1
The Canadiens knew it was going to be attrition against the top-seeded Flyers. They lost the first battle, but they made it clear they’re in the war.
Kuemper was outstanding but has no help as the Avs take Game 1
Nazem Kadri and J.T. Compher scored 10 seconds apart in the third period, Philipp Grubauer stopped 14 shots and the Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 3-0 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday.
Better late than never for Bergeron and the Bruins
Patrice Bergeron scored the winner early in double overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 Wednesday in Game 1 of their first-round series that was postponed 15 hours to a rare late-morning start.
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NFL head coach reveals he was infected with Covid-19
The head coach of the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers tested positive for Covid-19, he revealed in the latest season of HBO's "Hard Knocks."
Flames' Dube lights it up and outshines the Stars in Game 1
Dillon Dube scored twice in the first period and the Calgary Flames beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday.
Crime of the Century. Korpisalo records an NHL record 85 saves, but the Lightning get the victory in 8 period thriller
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in the fifth overtime period of Game 1, winning the fourth-longest game in NHL history.
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The Western teams start to focus after their match-ups are finalized
The Calgary Flames will play the Dallas Stars and the Vancouver Canucks will play the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Leafs have fallen and the Jackets look sharp
Joonas Korpisalo made 33 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Sunday to win their best-of-five qualifying round series 3-2.
Cardinals weekend series with Cubs postponed after three more positive coronavirus tests
Another member of the Cardinals has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.
PGA Championship 2020: Cameron Tringale disqualified after signing incorrect scorecard
Cameron Tringale's PGA Championship came to an early end when he was disqualified Friday for signing for the wrong score at TPC Harding ParkAmericanFootball Circle
Vikes LB finds heart condition after COVID-19 test
Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith will have to undergo open-heart surgery to address a congenital heart condition and will miss the 2020 season.
NFL's Derrius Guice Arrested for Domestic Violence, Cut By Washington
Washington Football Team star Derrius Guice has been arrested in Virginia on suspicion of domestic violence, TMZ Sports has learned.Brad Richardson OT Goal 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Maurizio Sarri sacked as Juventus manager after one season
Italian giants Juventus sack Maurizio Sarri after their Champions League last-16 defeat by Lyon.AmericanFootball Circle
Mid-American Conference becomes 1st major college football conference to cancel fall season.
In many ways, the Mid-American Conference has little in common with Power Five leagues that first come to mind when fans think of major college football. There are no 75,000-seat stadiums in...FULL MATCH: John Cena vs. Batista: SummerSlam 2008
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Former Florida State center Michael Ojo dies after collapsing during training at age 27
Michael Ojo died after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade said.
Chaos LC and Whipsnakes LC advance to compete for the 2020 PLL Championship trophy today (Aug. 9th) at 12:30pm ET on NBC.
Bernie spotted at the Kansas City Royals game
Beautiful spinning backfist walkoff KO by Beneil Daruish vs Scott Holtzman
Canucks get it done and oust the Wild in O.T.
The Vancouver Canucks overcame a third-period deficit and finished it off in overtime to eliminate the Minnesota Wild and advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs' round of 16.
Young Canadiens' upset the Pens in monumental series victory
Kiss the draft lottery goodbye, Montreal Canadiens fans. Your team is one of 16 advancing to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Leafs' finish off crazy comeback with O.T. winner
Auston Matthews delivered the overtime dagger Friday after seeing his teammates improbably score three goals in the final four minutes of regulation with Frederik Andersen on the bench for an extra attacker, securing a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets to force a deciding Game 5 in this qualifying series.
Hungry Coyotes' finish off the toothless Predators
Brad Richardson scored the series-clinching goal in overtime as the Arizona Coyotes advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday with a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of their qualifying round series.
Oilers run out of gas against the 'Hawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from Stanley Cup Playoffs contention with a 3-2 win in Game 4 of their Qualifier Series.
Cardboard Fan In Stable Condition After Being Hit By Foul Ball
BOSTON—Assuring Red Sox Nation that the cutout would make a full recovery, General Manager Brian O’Halloran told reporters Friday that a cardboard fan was in stable condition after being hit by a foul ball. “We were all horrified by the accident, but thankfully the fan will come away from this incident with just a few dents and crumples,” said O’Halloran, who commended paramedics for rushing to the scene and taping the cutout’s head back on before it was too late. “The safety of our fans is our top priority. We’re lucky that the cardboard man is okay after that close call. Rest assured, we’re giving him season tickets for life.” In a related report, a Nationals–Orioles game was suspended after a cardboard fan succumbed to a thunderstorm.
Injury-riddles Jets go down in Flames
The No. 8 Calgary Flames have advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the No. 9 Winnipeg Jets 4-0 in Game 4 of their best-of-five Qualifier Series.
Boeser and Canucks' take a 2-1 series lead over the Wild
Jacob Markstrom stopped 27 shots as the Vancouver Canucks edged Minnesota 3-0 to put the Wild on the precipice of elimination in NHL playoff qualifying action Thursday.
The Leafs' are up against it in series vs Columbus
The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered a 3-0 lead and a golden opportunity Thursday and must beat the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday to extend this Stanley Cup qualifying series to a deciding fifth game.
The Flyers are one win away from becoming the Top Seed in the East
Scott Laughton had two goals and an assist to help the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Thursday.
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Canucks shut out Wild in Game 3 of Cup Qualifiers, lead series
Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves, and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-0 in Game 3 to take the lead in the best-of-5 Stanley Cup Qualifiers at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Thursday.
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President Trump Rips 'Disgraceful' NBA Kneelers, Doc Rivers Fires Back
The LA Clippers head coach just fired back at POTUS.VancouverCanucks Circle
Canucks' Micheal Ferland ruled unfit to play for remainder of series vs Wild
Vancouver Canucks forward Micheal Ferland has been ruled unfit to play for the remainder of Vancouver's series against the Minnesota Wild, the team announced Wednesday.
Panthers stay alive with a big win over the Isles
Mike Hoffman and Brian Boyle scored 2:07 apart in the opening minutes of the third period, and the Florida Panthers avoided elimination with a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders in Game 3 of their preliminary round playoff series on Wednesday.
Coyotes have the Predators on the brink of extinction
Conor Garland and Taylor Hall each scored in the third period and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 Wednesday.
Toronto to be without Muzzin for the remainder of the series
Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin will be sidelined for the rest of the team's qualifying-round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets after he was taken off the ice on a stretcher following a collision with Oliver Bjorkstrand in Game 2BostonBruins Circle
Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask expected to start Wednesday after COVID-19 scare | CBC Sports
Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask missed Saturday's practice and a disappointing 4-1 loss Sunday to the Philadelphia Flyers due to COVID-19 concerns, but the Finnish netminder is back after quarantining for two days in his hotel room.
Canucks even the score against the Wild as the series heats up
J.T. Miller's goal and assist led the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, evening their qualifying series at one win apiece.
Leafs' get a vital victory over the Jackets, but lose Muzzin to an apparent neck injury
Auston Matthews scored late in the second period to finally solve Columbus goalie Joonas Korpisalo as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Blue Jackets 3-0 on Tuesday to even their best-of-five qualifying round series at one game apiece.
Preds tie up the series with a win over the 'Yotes
Ryan Johansen had a goal and an assist, Juuse Saros stopped 24 shots and the Nashville Predators beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 Tuesday to even their Stanley Cup qualifier series.
Power-play comes up big for the Flames
Calgary scored a trio of power-play goals on Tuesday en route to a 6-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets and a 2-1 lead in their qualifying series.
Winnipeg sqeaks by the Flames 3-2 to even up the series
The Winnipeg Jets recovered from a gaffe and bad luck to edge the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Monday and draw even in their qualifying-round series.
Pens' re-group and beat the Canadiens to tie the series at 1-1
Sidney Crosby, Jason Zucker and Jake Guentzel scored for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night to tie the best-of-five qualifying series at one game apiece.
Canucks' Ferland fined $5K, avoids suspension for spear
Vancouver Canucks forward Micheal Ferland will be fined $5,000 for his spear in Game 1 of the club's qualifying round series against Minnesota. Wild forward Luke Kunin was also issued a $1,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct for his role in the scuffle.
Canucks become the second Canadian team of the day to be shutout
Jared Spurgeon scored twice for the Minnesota Wild in a 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks to start their qualifying series Sunday.
Kadri has time on his side, and hands defending Champs last-second loss
Nazem Kadri scored a buzzer-beating power-play goal to give the Colorado Avalanche a 2-1 comeback victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues in Western Conference round-robin play Sunday night.
'Jackets shutout Leafs in Game 1
Joonas Korpisalo made 28 saves in his first post-season start, Cam Atkinson scored early in the third period, and the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 on Sunday to take an early lead in their best-of-five qualifying round series.
Ekman-Larsson, Kessel help Coyotes hold off Predators in series opener
Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored the first of Arizona's three first-period goals, a healthy Phil Kessel had two assists and the Coyotes held on to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Sunday to open their Stanley Cup qualifier series.VancouverCanucks Circle
Canucks confident Jacob Markstrom will return to form in playoff debut
Jacob Markstrom's long-awaited playoff debut is here, albeit after a long layoff and very little time to get back up to speed. But the Vancouver Canucks are confident he'll step up when the pressure is on, as Markstrom has proven throughout the season.ChicagoBlackhawks Circle
Blackhawks' Caggiula suspended one game for illegal hit on Ennis
Chicago Blackhawks forward Drake Caggiula has been suspended for one game for an illegal check to the head on Edmonton Oilers forward Tyler Ennis, the department of player safety announced on Sunday.
Isles top Panthers in tight 2-1 win in Game 1
Semyon Varlamov stopped 27 shots and the New York Islanders opened their best-of-five playoff series with a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday in the NHL's return following a 4 1/2-month break.
Jets lose Game 1 and two major pieces against Flames
The Winnipeg Jets lost two important players to injury in Saturday's Game 1 against the Calgary Flames and head coach Paul Maurice said both Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine will see specialists on Sunday.
Price and underdog Canadiens upset Pens in game 1 O.T. stunner
Jeff Petry scored at 13:57 of overtime, Carey Price made 39 saves, and the underdog Montreal Canadiens stunned the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday to open their best-of-five qualifying round series as the NHL raised the curtain on the restart to its pandemic-halted season.
Matt Dumba makes speech condemning racism, kneels for U.S national anthem
Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel for a national anthem during the league's restart on Saturday.
Maybe they'll play better when they go on the road. Oh, wait......
Rookie winger Dominik Kubalik scored two goals and added three assists, leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 6-4 win over the host Edmonton Oilers in the opener of their best-of-five qualifying round series on Saturday.NewYorkRangers Circle
Rangers' Fast leaves game vs. Hurricanes after Skjei hit
New York Rangers forward Jesper Fast left Game 1 of the team's Stanley Cup Qualifiers series against the Carolina Hurricanes and is not expected to return.EdmontonOilers Circle
NHL makes ruling on pick conditions for Neal-Lucic trade
The NHL has made a ruling on the conditions in the July 2019 trade involving James Neal and Milan Lucic, as well as the Feb. 5 trade between the Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs involving Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford.CalgaryFlames Circle NHL makes ruling on pick conditions for Neal-Lucic trade
The NHL has made a ruling on the conditions in the July 2019 trade involving James Neal and Milan Lucic, as well as the Feb. 5 trade between the Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs involving Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford.
And they're back!! Aho leads Hurricanes to win over Rangers in NHL's return
Sebastian Aho scored a goal and set up another in the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday in the NHL's opening playoff game following a 4 1/2-month pause.
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Curve Ball: Trump Reportedly Wasn't Invited For Yankees Pitch Date He Cancelled
Trump came up with his own date just as Dr. Anthony Fauci was about to grab the limelight with his wonky opening-day pitch, according to The New York Times.CFL Montreal at Toronto - Wild Ending - October 29, 2010
John McNamara, manager of the 1986 Red Sox, dies at 88
McNamara managed six teams in a career that spanned three decades
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Oilers’ Ethan Bear jersey with Cree nameplate selling out
An Edmonton Oilers jersey emblazoned in Cree with Ethan Bear’s last name has sold out after the defenceman wore it during the game Tuesday night.Bear, who was raised in the Ochapowace Cree Na…This day in sports: NFL ordered to pay USFL $3 in damages
A look at some of the most memorable moments in sports history to occur on July 29.Basketball Circle
Nuggets talk to Michael Porter Jr. about his coronavirus 'population control' comments
Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly spoke to Michael Porter Jr. about his coronavirus 'population control' comments.Basketball Circle
The NBA wants to talk about race. Is the US ready?
Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?
The Rise of the Superpest: The NHL's Skillful Agitators
The NHL has a long history of the irksome, irritating and downright annoying players who happily dwell under the skin of their opponents, but now a more evolved breed combines antics with artistry—an invaluable combo during the high-stakes playoffs.
Re-Previewing the (Rest of) the NBA Season
The league you'll see today is a warped, morphed version of what we left in March. Here's what has changed since COVID-19 hit—and how it will alter the endgame.
Power Rankings and NBA Championship Odds for Every Team in Orlando
The NBA is back. No more tune-up scrimmages. There are actual stakes attached to these bubble-based battles now as the league starts the seeding games with a two-tilt slate Thursday night...Volleyball Circle
Senior Men’s Team Training to Resume July 6
National team news, press releases, and contacts from the association which governs volleyball in Canada.
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In the latest sports reaction, the Blackhawks ban headdresses from the United Centre
After announcing earlier this month that they would be keeping their current name but pledging more support to the Native American community, the Chicago Blackhawks detailed more of those plans Wednesday.
Jets make it 11 straight over the Canucks with a win in NHL exhibition play
The Winnipeg Jets, backed by the razor-sharp goaltending of Connor Hellebuyck, overcame a sloppy first period to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 in exhibition play Wednesday.Cheerleading CircleMontreal Alouettes’ cheerleading squad will be back next season
he Montreal Alouettes will have cheerleaders on the field this upcoming CFL season.
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje Set for October 24
UFC president Dana White has confirmed the date for a lightweight title unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.
Flyers knock off Penguins in OT in NHL's first exhibition action
Pittsburgh's Conor Sheary scored the first-ever NHL goal in the month of July, but his Penguins lost 3-2 in overtime to the Philadelphia Flyers in exhibition play on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena.
Kerfoot scores twice, Maple Leafs down Canadiens in exhibition play
Morgan Rielly had a goal and two assists, Alexander Kerfoot scored twice, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in their exhibition matchup Tuesday as the NHL's restart to its pandemic-hit 2019-20 season got into full swing.
Seattle Kraken reveal nickname for NHL expansion team
The Seattle Kraken released their name, logo and colors in an online presentation Thursday.WinnipegJets Circle
Former Winnipeg Jets star Dale Hawerchuk fighting cancer again | CBC News
Hockey Hall of Famer and former Jets star Dale Hawerchuk is once again fighting cancer after completing his first round of chemotherapy back in April.In memory of better days. "First Off The Bench" Episode 1 : Jack McIlhargey. R.I.P. Jack, we miss you already.......
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Edmonton mayor: Storm causes damage but Oilers arena structurally sound - Sportsnet.ca
Edmonton's mayor says a preliminary assessment shows storm damage to Rogers Place is not structural and the arena will be able to hold upcoming National Hockey League games.
Quick Shifts: How Tortorella is preparing for Keefe's Leafs - Sportsnet.ca
Sheldon Keefe and John Tortorella already taking different approaches to do-or-die series | Kyle Dubas disapproves of Auston Matthews report | Some very aggressive play-in round picks | Leafs playoff lines? + 8 more NHL goodies.
Calgary Flames 'have a lot to prove' in critical playoff run
After being "embarrassed" by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of last year's playoffs, some doubt whether or not this group can win a Stanley Cup. There's a lot on the line in 2020 for the Flames, and another early exit could lead to big change.
Hughes, Makar and Kubalik named finalists for Calder
Defencemen Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar, of the Vancouver Canucks and Colorado Avalanche, respectively, and left winger Dominik Kubalik of the Chicago Blackhawks have been named the three finalists for the 2019‑20 Calder Memorial Trophy, the league announced Wednesday.
NHL unveils exhibition schedule, start times for Stanley Cup Qualifiers
The NHL has announced the schedule for 12 exhibition games and the starting times for match-ups in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. Cheaters never prosper......Lol
In their quest to make the best of this unprecedented summer training camp, the Toronto Maple Leafs inadvertently went offside.
Lightning's Stamkos to be limited in camp due to new lower-body injury
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will be a limited participant in training camp but is expected to play in the playoffs after suffering a lower-body injury during Phase 2 skates.
Canucks' are up against it.......
The NHL's stagnant cap of $81.5 million could remain flat for a while and exacerbates what was already going to be a serious budgeting problem for the Vancouver Canucks.
The schedule as we know it so far......
Much of the NHL’s adjusted critical dates calendar is still considered tentative, but the potential look the league released Friday night as part of its return-to-play package certainly painted a chaotic picture about how it intends to finish the 2019-20 season and transition to 2020-21 in an expedited fashion.
Canucks say Sven Baertschi is opting out of NHL's return
Vancouver Canucks forward Sven Baertschi has opted out of returning to play, the team confirmed in a statement.
Flames' Travis Hamonic opts out of NHL's return, citing family reasons
Calgary Flames defenceman Travis Hamonic has opted out of the NHL's return-to-play program.
NHL is back in business with ratification of CBA, return-to-play plan
Call it all systems go on the league’s summer restart following Friday’s ratification of protocols governing the return-to-play plan and an extension to the collective bargaining agreement running through September 2026.John Schiavo | Insta360 Onex | Stick Handling through streets of Barcelona Spain
What life in NHL's 'secure zone' could look like when season restarts
The NHL's protocols — still subject to ratification by NHL players and owners — offer the clearest picture yet of what a 24-team playoff tournament might look like in lockdown, assuming that can be pulled off. Chris Johnston breaks down all the details.
Canucks' Tanev chomping at the bit to get back at
As the NHL's return inches closer, Canucks defenceman Chris Tanev is eager for his first taste of the playoffs in five seasons.
NHL, NHLPA tentatively agree to CBA extension, return-to-play plan
The NHL and the NHLPA have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding on an extension to the collection bargaining agreement and a separate agreement on returning to play, both sides announced Monday.StLouisBlues Circle
Four Blues players, one coach have tested positive for COVID-19, per source
The problems may have started at a bar in Clayton where several team members gathered more than a week ago.
Hubba, Hubba.......Toronto and Edmonton look to be the centre of the NHL for this season
As the NHL and NHLPA continue to hammer out details for the league's Return to Play plan, it's expected that Toronto and Edmonton will be announced as hub cities.
The Olympics are apparently also on the table as part of the ongoing NHL/NHLPA CBA negotiations
As negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA hit critical mass, word is spreading that Olympic participation is part of the agreement. Happy Canada Day from HockeyCircles!! Here's hoping that we get our Game back soon!
As the NHL and NHLPA continue to hammer out details for the league's Return to Play plan, it's expected that Toronto and Edmonton will be announced as hub cities.
Escrow it goes in ongoing CBA talks.....
As the NHL and NHLPA work towards an agreement on returning to play, the two sides are also trying to strike a deal on a CBA extension. Elliotte Friedman reports that those discussions have included a cap on escrow and a salary deferral for the players.
Detroit holds an 18.5% chance of landing the 1st overall pick in NHL's "unusual" draft lottery
In a world dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic — one where life for countless people and businesses has been turned upside down — the NHL will hold the most unusual draft lottery in its history the same night the first round was originally supposed to go ahead in Montreal.
Iginla, Hossa, Holland headline 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame class
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its 2020 class of inductees on Wednesday.
More people in BC died from overdoses in May alone than have died from it all year, but virus keeps hockey out of Vancouver.
The NHL could not agree on contingency plans should a player test positive for COVID-19 during a proposed playoff tournament in Vancouver which means the city will not host the league's restart.PhiladelphiaFlyers Circle
Flyers' Lindblom skates with team as chemo treatments near end
Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom skated with team Tuesday in one of the few times he's hit the ice since he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.VancouverCanucks Circle
Canucks' Benning hopes players return to Vancouver this week as camp looms
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning is trying to get enough players to return to the city for the team to re-open its training facilities.
NHL drops another contender from hub city short list
The NHL has informed the Pittsburgh Penguins that the city of Pittsburgh is no longer being considered for one of the two hub cities in the league's return to play plan.VancouverCanucks Circle
Canucks forward Nikolay Goldobin signs with KHL's CSKA Moscow
Vancouver Canucks forward Nikolay Goldobin has signed a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow in the KHL.
Devils forward Nico Hischier staying sharp as a knife
With the New Jersey Devils missing out on the NHL's 24-team return from the pause caused by the novel coronavirus, centre Nico Hischier is putting his extended off-season to good use. Feds approve NHL cohort quarantine plan for potential Canadian hub cities
The cohort quarantine, which keeps players separate from the general public, would allow the NHL to bypass the traditional 14-day quarantine for anyone entering Canada.
Bernie Saunders, NHL’s fifth Black player, opens up on racial discrimination
Bernie Saunders left hockey behind just two years after his NHL debut. Now he's speaking out against discrimination for current and future generations of Black players.
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews tests positive for COVID-19
Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews has tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, two National Hockey League sources outside Toronto have confirmed to the Toronto Sun.Matthews, 22, has appare…Hockey Laces being made...
Former NHL first-rounder Nikita Filatov retires, chooses new career path
Nikita Filatov, a former sixth overall draft pick in the NHL and a once highly touted prospect, has retired fromProductReviews Circle
CCM AS3 Pro Skate Review
The Super Tacks AS3 Pro skate brings a lot of refinement and an impressive new feature to the table for the 2020 season.
Only hockey players will get excited to see this!
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Eugene Melnyk responds to Ottawa Sun allegations, Sun paper apologizes
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk issued a statement on Friday in response to a pair of Ottawa Sun stories about Melnyk's involvement with the Sens Foundation and Organ Project charities. Canadian teams expect easing of quarantine policy as they vie for NHL Hubs
The three Canadian teams vying to become hub cities are expecting news on Friday that the Canadian government’s quarantine restrictions have been loosened.
NHL, NHLPA announce training camps to open July 10
The NHL and its players’ association announced on Thursday that Phase 3 of the league’s return-to-play plan will open on July 10.
Inside Vancouver's NHL hub city bubble: no Roxy, no family, no autograph sessions | CBC News
According to the proposal to make Vancouver an NHL hub city, teams will have to stay in the quarantine bubble beyond 14 days if they are still actively playing games.
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On this day 19 years ago, Joe Sakic handed Ray Bourque the Cup after his 22 year wait
Could the long NHL layoff lead to higher scoring playoff hockey?
By the time the Stanley Cup Playoffs start it'll likely have been more than four months between NHL games. So, will teams return closer to October form, when more goals are scored, than playoff form?
Sharks' Karlsson encourages others to come forward and support Kane's comments
San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson is showing his support for teammate Evander Kane, who spoke out last week about the need for allies in the hockey community in light of the issues of systemic racism and police brutality that have come to the forefront amid the protests over the death of George Floyd.
Ryan Reaves shares his personal views and talks about the George Floyd protests
Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves joined Good Show on Wednesday to share his perspective on the George Floyd protests and diversity in hockey.
Bettman announces plans for return to play, 2020 draft lottery outline
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has outlined the league's plan to return with a 24-team playoff format and how the 2020 draft lottery will work.
New Jersey governor Phil Murphy approves activities for pro teams
New Jersey governor Phil Murphy tweeted Tuesday that as long as the NFL's New York Giants and Jets and the NHL's New Jersey Devils follow health and medical protocols, they could open training camps or even hold competition. NHL to make announcement on Return to Play Plan at 1:30 PST
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will make an announcement today at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT regarding the Return to Play Plan for the 2019-20 NHL season. Catch the announcement on a special presentation of Tim & Sid, which will air on Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet 590 The Fan and sportsnet.ca beginning at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. NHL releases document detailing Phase 2 protocols for return to play
The NHL released a document on Monday detailing Phase Two of its return-to-play plan as the league and its players continue to figure out if, how, and when the NHL can safely return this summer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York State allowing professional sports teams to resume training
Professional sports teams in the state of New York will be allowed to resume training as of today, governor Andrew Cuomo said in a press conference Sunday.
Why even include the word "Normal" anymore??
What resonates most about the NHL’s return-to-sport protocol is how much effort will be required just to get six players working out inside the rink together, never mind what’s still to come.
Hockey Is Not for Everyone | By Akim Aliu
Hockey is not unique. It has the same problems that plague our whole world.
How A Senior League Hockey Fight Ended With One Player Pooping In An Opponent's Glove
Earlier today, the most intriguing athlete bio in the history of athlete bios made the rounds. Zung Nguyen, a 37-year old defenseman for a Boston-area men's hockey league, became an instant legend for this single sentence:
Stan Mikita is often credited with starting the Curve Craze. Here is one of his old sticks.
Utica Comets on Instagram: “The @theahl has cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season and the 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs due to the ongoing COVID-19 public…”
223 Likes, 2 Comments - Utica Comets (@uticacomets) on Instagram: “The @theahl has cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season and the 2020 Calder Cup…”
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Canucks and B.C.'s top doctor show interest in hosting NHL games in Vancouver | CBC News
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there are ways to safely host NHL games in Vancouver if the league goes ahead with resuming the season in a small number of hub cities.
Health officials say Metro Vancouver could host fan-less NHL games if season resumes
"There are ways you can do it safely and I think it is an interesting idea."PittsburghPenguins Circle
Sidney Crosby Donates 100,000 Meals Through Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby donated 100,000 meals today to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (the Food Bank).HealthAndWellness Circle
Kelly Hrudey brings awareness to mental health during COVID-19 pandemic | CBC Sports
Former NHL goaltender Kelly Hrudey has never shied away from talking about mental health, and he is continuing to bring awareness to the important issue in an effort to help those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.PhiladelphiaFlyers Circle
Flyers’ Oskar Lindblom to undergo final cancer treatments, making progress; Nolan Patrick ‘feeling better every day’
Oskar Lindblom, who is about to undergo his last cancer treatments, and Nolan Patrick (migraine disorder) are making medical progress, Flyers assistant GM Brent Flahr said.ChicagoBlackhawks Circle
Blackhawks fire team president John McDonough, put owner's son in charge | CBC Sports
The Chicago Blackhawks fired team president John McDonough on Monday, ending a wildly successful run that included three Stanley Cup championships.
Three potential destinations for Dustin Byfuglien, if he decides to return - Sportsnet.ca
It's a mystery whether or not Dustin Byfuglien ever wants to return to the NHL, but if he does decide to come back, you can bet most of the league will be interested. Here are three teams we think could make an especially good fit.
NHL Classics: Best of Seven Series for Canadian teams to air on Sportsnet - Sportsnet.ca
Sportsnet is turning back the clock to relive Canada's most unforgettable best-of-seven Stanley Cup Playoffs series with NHL Classics: Best of Seven Series. Here are the full broadcast details.
Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave dead at 25
The 25-year-old native of Battleford, Sask., had been in a medically-induced coma in a Toronto hospital.
Ex-Swiss goalie Florence Schelling 1st female GM in men's pro hockey | CBC Sports
Veteran Swiss women's hockey goaltender Florence Schelling has been named general manager of one of the top men's teams in her home country.
NHL considering August return without fans: report | CBC Sports
Uncertainty remains a major hurdle, but the NHL is plotting a late summer return with playoff games in empty venues to counteract the risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
The best of NHLers self-isolating: Pacific Division
From chicken coops to rollerblading with baby strollers, the Pacific Division is keeping busy during the quarantine.TorontoMapleLeafs Circle
KIller gives his thoughts on his first run watching the infamous '93 SCF
Doug Gilmour watched Game 6 of the 1993 playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings and shared what it was like to experience the fan's point of view for Wayne Gretzky's famous non-call.
Daly not ruling out NHL "Beach Boys".....
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly is hopeful that the NHL can fit in the end of the 2019-20 regular season and playoffs during the "bigger window" this summer and play a full schedule in the 2020-21 season.
McDavid ponders the possible Playoff scenario if the League returns to business this year
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has strong thoughts on the possibility of jumping straight into the playoffs if the COVID-19 pause doesn’t go on too long.
For the first time in 102 years.....
For the first time in 102 years, there will not be a showdown to determine Canada's major junior hockey champion.The 2020 Memorial Cup has been added to the list of cancelled sporting events in Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Canadian Hockey League calling off the tournament and league
Bauer offers to make protective medical gear instead of hockey equipment | CBC Sports
Hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer is offering to modify its production line to make protective visors for doctors, nurses and first responders.
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Treliving signs two high-level NCAA D-Men to contracts
General manager Brad Treliving had a little bounce in his step after adding two highly-touted U.S. College defencemen, including one who is widely considered the most sought-after unsigned collegian this year.
Gallagher is back home in B.C. while the League is on hold
After players were told they could leave their NHL cities and go home during the season pause, Brendan Gallagher was very happy to have his mom helping him. The Montreal Canadien talked about the "bizarre" past week, how he's spending his time, and what some of his teammates are doing.
IIHF cancels 2020 World Championship
The 2020 World Hockey Championship has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the IIHF announced Saturday.
When the Stanley Cup Final Was Canceled Because of a Pandemic
In 1919, a second wave of cases of the previous year's flu lead to the sudden death of the hockey championship
Senators player is first NHLer to test positive for coronavirus, has mild symptoms and is isolated - TheHockeyNews
An unnamed Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced. According to the Senators, the player has mild symptoms and is in isolation. The player is the first NHLer to test positive for the coronavirus.HealthAndWellness Circle
‘Dumb,’ ‘stupid’ and ‘lazy’ replay in mind of ex-NHLer with dyslexia
Saskatoon-raised ex-NHLer Brent Sopel is advocating to raise awareness about dyslexia, a learning difference he wasn’t diagnosed with until adulthood.
On this day in history: Maurice Richard Riot in Montreal - TheHockeyNews
On this day 59 years ago, the Richard Riots broke out in Montreal during and after the Montreal-Detroit game. The game at the Forum had to be cut short after a tear gas bomb went off and it was forfeited to the Red Wings the fans were reacting to Richard's suspension and NHL president Clarence Campbell, who showed up to the game after it had started.