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My Top 5 | Connor McDavid

By: Chris Lomon

The GM of the OHL's Erie Otters offers up why the Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers captain and two-time Ted Lindsay Award recipient, is the real deal.

October 1, 2018

Duchene: When push comes to shove, people help people

By: Chris Lomon

“There are lot of bad things going on in the world these days, but when push comes to shove, people help people.”

October 1, 2018

'The choice was obvious:' Shea Weber named captain of the Montreal Canadiens

By: Canadian Press

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Shea Weber has been named as the 30th captain in franchise history.

October 1, 2018

Quiet by nature, Skinner's skill still does all the talking

By: Chris Lomon

Jeff Skinner’s time in Kitchener was, as Murray Hiebert recalled it, picture-perfect.

September 27, 2018

Senators forward Smith ready to prove he's still an asset after clearing waivers

By: Canadian Press

After a tumultuous 48 hours, Zack Smith is ready to prove he's still an asset to the Ottawa Senators.

September 27, 2018

Clinton celebrates as Kraft Hockeyville USA

By: Ryan Parker

The upstate New York community played host to the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets as the culmination of the Kraft Hockeyville USA 2018 festivities.

September 26, 2018

My Top 5 | Zach Werenski

By: Chris Lomon

When it comes to his favourite music artist, Columbus Blue Jackets d-man Zach Werenski is all about Drake.

September 25, 2018

Kadri grown into main cog, special player for Maple Leafs

By: Chris Lomon

You can count Mark Hunter, owner, GM and vice president of the OHL’s London Knights as a huge supporter of Kadri, the 27-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs centre.

September 25, 2018

Theodore ends holdout, agrees to 7-year deal with Vegas

By: Canadian Press

Defenceman Shea Theodore ended his holdout Monday night, agreeing to a seven-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.

September 24, 2018

Ex-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasons

By: Canadian Press

At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils.

September 24, 2018

Former Jets workhorse goalie Ondrej Pavelec retires after 11 NHL seasons

By: Canadian Press

Ondrej Pavelec, who was a workhorse in the Jets' goal after the NHL franchise moved from Atlanta to Winnipeg, announced his retirement Thursday.

September 20, 2018

Gibson's retro masks homage to hometown, Ducks anniversary

By: Chris Lomon

John Gibson is ready to unmask his retro side – times two – in 2018-19.

September 20, 2018

Early Olympic experience set stage for Brickley's hockey career

By: Tim Wharnsby

Daniel Brickley assembled with the world's greatest athletes in Salt Lake City sixteen years ago. Now 23 and a professional, Brickley recalls the experience as setting the stage for his career in hockey.

September 19, 2018

Lucan an incredible host for Kraft Hockeyville 2018

By: Ryan Parker

When it comes to hosting an incredible weekend of hockey celebrations, the “Luck of the Irish” was not needed for the community of Lucan, Ontario.

September 19, 2018

Sabres sign Sam Reinhart to 2-year, $7.3 million contract

By: Canadian Press

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Sam Reinhart to a two-year contract worth $7.3 million.

September 19, 2018

Tavares still working overtime

By: Chris Lomon

When the London Knights acquired John Tavares in a blockbuster deal on January 8, 2009, team brass knew they were getting a game-changing superstar. As it turned out, it was even better than they expected.

September 18, 2018

My Top 5: Charlie Coyle

By: Chris Lomon

What tops the Minnesota Wild forward’s list? Here’s a pair of hints: it debuted in 2005 and won the People’s Choice Award for Favourite New TV Drama that same year.

September 18, 2018

Oilers sign restricted free-agent defenceman Darnell Nurse to two-year contract

By: Canadian Press

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Darnell Nurse to a two-year contract, ending a lengthy stalemate with one of their top defencemen on Monday.

September 17, 2018

Red Wings star Henrik Zetterberg calls it a career

By: Canadian Press

Henrik Zetterberg knew something wasn't right with his back last January when he stopped practicing. Despite the aches and pains, he did not miss a game all season for the Detroit Red Wings.

September 14, 2018

Stars All-Star centre Seguin signs $78.8M, 8-year extension

By: Canadian Press

Tyler Seguin showed up in Dallas five years ago mired in a Twitter-fed mess and vowing to show fans he could be one of the faces of the only NHL franchise in Texas.

September 13, 2018