Tag: Professional hockey
76ers, Devils CEO O’Neil resigns after 8 years leading HBSE
PHILADELPHIA — Scott O’Neil, the CEO of the parent company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, has resigned after an eight-year...
Lightning take early 1-0 lead over Canadiens in Game 1
TAMPA, Fla. — Erik Cernak's first career playoff goal has the Tampa Bay Lightning off to a strong start against the Montreal Canadiens in...
Veteran Wayne Simmonds signs 2-year deal with Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Veteran forward Wayne Simmonds signed a two-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
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Oilers sign forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to 8-year extension
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to an eight-year extension on Tuesday with an average annual value of $5.125 million.
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Maine’s minor league hockey team to affiliate with Bruins
PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine-based minor league hockey team is close to announcing a new affiliation with the Boston Bruins.
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Canadiens need bounce-back from best players in Cup Final
TAMPA, Fla. — The loser of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final has won the championship each of the past three years.
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Blackhawks hire outside firm to investigate allegations
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually...
Bettman casts doubt on NHL players going to Beijing Olympcs
TAMPA, Fla. — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said time is running out to reach a deal to send players to the 2022 Winter Olympics...
Kraken reach agreement to use Charlotte as AHL affiliate
SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken will use the Charlotte Checkers as their American Hockey League affiliate for the first season of the newest NHL...
Carey Price is playoff MVP front-runner going into Cup Final
TAMPA, Fla. — If the Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1993, Carey Price is almost certain to take...