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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

Scheifele Set To Make His Mark (Again)

By: Chris Lomon

What happens when you serve up deserving words of praise to your teammate and captain? If you’re Mark Scheifele, you get the same in return.

September 13, 2018

Ottawa Senators trade Erik Karlsson to San Jose Sharks

By: Canadian Press

Ending months of speculation and creating yet another juicy headline, the Senators traded their franchise player — captain Erik Karlsson —to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

September 13, 2018

NHLPA Statement Regarding Austin Watson

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA issued the following statement today regarding the NHL's decision to suspend Austin Watson for 27 games.

September 12, 2018

My Top 5 | Nick Foligno

By: Chris Lomon

When it comes to naming his top five singers, the Columbus captain’s list contains a little bit of everything, including country, rock and an iconic Canadian vocalist.

September 11, 2018

Brown Brings Intensity, Positivity

By: Chris Lomon

“He’s a guy that when he came to us, he was mature beyond his years." - Dave Brown, GM of the Erie Otters

September 11, 2018

After the perfect summer, Mikael Backlund is ready for October

By: Chris Lomon

How would Mikael Backlund like to see the 2018-19 NHL season play out? Just like his off-season.

September 6, 2018

Winnipeg Jets sign captain Blake Wheeler to a five-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Winnipeg Jets have signed captain Blake Wheeler to a five-year contract extension.

September 4, 2018

My Top 5 | Nick Bonino

By: Chris Lomon

Nick Bonino has won hockey’s biggest team trophy twice, netted U.S. collegiate hockey’s top title nine years ago and now finds himself closing on 500 career NHL games.

September 4, 2018

Brouwer looks to complement Panthers' up-tempo game

By: Chris Lomon

As Troy Brouwer recalls, it wasn’t much fun facing the Florida Panthers. He doesn’t have to worry about that now.

September 4, 2018

Statement From Nate Schmidt

By: NHLPA Staff

The National Hockey League Players’ Association is releasing the following statement at the request of Nate Schmidt.

September 2, 2018

Tkachuk working hard with sights on Senators roster

By: David Morassutti

When the Ottawa Senators selected Brady Tkachuk with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, the expectation by many was that he would return for his sophomore season at Boston University.

August 31, 2018

Calgary Flames, defencman Noah Hanifin agree to six-year contract

By: Canadian Press

The Calgary Flames have locked up defenceman Noah Hanifin.

August 30, 2018

With NHL firsts out of the way, DeBrincat sets sights higher

By: Chris Lomon

As a kid, the month of December was twice as nice for Alex DeBrincat. As an NHL player, he’s hoping for the same, only in April.

August 30, 2018

Veteran NHL player Matt Stajan signs signs with Germany's Red Bulls

By: Canadian Press

Veteran NHL centre Matt Stajan is headed to Germany.

August 29, 2018

The Regent Park connection between Daley, Metropolit

By: Tim Wharnsby

There is a trophy case that greets you when you enter the Regent Park Community Centre on the northeast corner of Shuter and Sackville in the hardscrabble downtown Toronto neighbourhood.

August 28, 2018