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Flames' Russian defenceman Nikita Zadorov speaks out against Putin, war in Ukraine
Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov has spoken out against Russia's invasion of Ukraine and says he and other Russian NHL players couldn't come to...
Foligno is impressed with Bedard and ready to help lead the Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Foligno texted and called Connor Bedard over the summer, and the veteran had the rookie over to his home. It was a full-circle moment for...
Martin wants to be Canucks backup goalie, but has competition with DeSmith's arrival
VICTORIA — A trade two days before the Vancouver Canucks started training camp appears to have limited goaltender Spencer Martin's chances of being Thatcher...
Reinbacher still adjusting, but showing promise at Canadiens training camp
BROSSARD, Que. — David Reinbacher is under pressure as a fifth-overall pick for the Montreal Canadiens. But head coach Martin St. Louis believes the...
New Senators owner Andlauer says team, city stakeholders committed to build new arena
OTTAWA — Any changes the new owner of the Ottawa Senators will make will be through the lens of the fan. And that includes building a new arena. With a...
Maple Leafs excited by 'different elements' brought by Reaves, Domi and Bertuzzi
TORONTO — Ryan Reaves wasn't going to sign just anywhere. Max Domi, meanwhile, dreamt of pulling on the blue and white jersey since childhood. And Tyler...
Golden Knights back to work after Stanley Cup win and short offseason
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights went from hoisting the Stanley Cup, to a victory parade on the Strip, to a summer of celebrating, to now getting...
NHL board of governors approves sale of Ottawa Senators to Andlauer group
OTTAWA — The sale of the Ottawa Senators is finally official. The NHL announced Thursday that the transfer of the club to a group led by Michael Andlauer has...
William Nylander's contract status, move to centre the focus as Leafs hit the ice
TORONTO — William Nylander was in the middle of it all. The Maple Leafs forward received lots of attention — camera operators, photographers and reporters...
Connor Bedard takes the ice for his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — After years of hype, highlights and piles of points — so many points at every level — Connor Bedard has arrived at his first NHL training...
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averts questions over sudden absence last year in playoffs
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin deflected questions Thursday concerning his sudden absence from a playoff series last...
Canucks star Pettersson unfazed by contract uncertainty as training camp opens
VICTORIA — Vancouver Canucks star forward Elias Pettersson says he's stronger and heavier after a summer of intense conditioning and he won't let his contract...
Hellebuyck, Scheifele on expiring deals, but are focused on the present in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Whether the fates of two star players align with the Winnipeg Jets’ future plans remains to be seen. Starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck and top...
Evgeny Kuznetsov is still with the Capitals after more trade rumors and feels ready to bounce back
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Evgeny Kuznetsov is still his typical jovial, smiling self off the ice. He is also very much still with the Washington Capitals. After a...
Jets sign forward Colby Barlow to three-year, entry-level contract
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed first-round pick Colby Barlow on a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal carries an annual average value of...
'Breath of fresh air': Pearson excited for new opportunity with Canadiens
MONTREAL — Tanner Pearson's initial reaction to being traded brought a combination of feelings. The veteran forward was sent to the Montreal Canadiens along...
Senators sign defenceman Djibril Toure to three-year, entry-level contract
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed amateur tryout defenceman Djibril Toure to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old from Dorval, Que., had...
Edmonton Oilers open camp with spotlight squarely on goalies Stuart Skinner, Jack Campbell
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Watching his baby boy learn to crawl has given Stuart Skinner some perspective heading into a season where he and fellow Edmonton...
Huberdeau revitalized, Lindholm's future unclear to start Flames' training camp
CALGARY — Jonathan Huberdeau felt his swagger returning while Elias Lindholm was guarded about his long-term future with the Calgary Flames when they hit the...
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog on mend from knee surgery, set to miss 2nd straight season
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog sees a much clearer path back to the ice even if he's not expected to play this season....