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Edmonton CEO Bob Nicholson looks for new GM after another lost season
EDMONTON - The fact the Edmonton Oilers have missed the playoffs in 12 of the last 13 seasons isn't all CEO Bob Nicholson's fault, but it certainly is his problem as he begins an overhaul of the ...
Apr 09, 2019
Toronto's Nickeil Alexander-Walker entering NBA draft
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Virginia Tech guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the latest Canadian to declare he is entering the NBA draft. The Toronto native tweeted on Sunday night he will sign with an agent and...
Apr 09, 2019
Ottawa Senators looking forward to better things after awful season
Ottawa Senators defenceman Mark Borowiecki is looking at the bright side. As players cleaned out their lockers and prepared to go their separate ways following a last-place finish in the NHL standings...
Apr 09, 2019
Spooner scores hat trick, but Poulin injured in Canada's 5-1 win over Russia
ESPOO, Finland - Natalie Spooner's hat trick helped Canada rumble Russia 5-1 at the women's world hockey championship Monday, but the victory was costly. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin reinjured her...
Apr 09, 2019
Avs may have Rantanen back for playoffs against Calgary
DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche may have All-Star forward Mikko Rantanen back for the start of their first-round playoff series against Calgary. Rantanen has been sidelined since suffering a lower-bod...
Apr 09, 2019
'We're going to be better next year': Canucks look forward as season ends
VANCOUVER - It's been a season of growth for the Vancouver Canucks, but after finishing outside of the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, players and coaches feel there's still work to b...
Apr 09, 2019
Maple Leafs, Matthews looking for redemption in playoff rematch with Bruins
TORONTO - Leaning on his stick at the conclusion of practice, Auston Matthews did all the listening in a one-way, one-on-one exchange with Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock. "Do ...
Apr 09, 2019
Canucks searching for defencemen, top-six forward in busy off-season: GM
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning has a busy summer ahead of him. Deals are needed for a number of pending free agents, trades could be necessary to add to the squad's depth and Vancouver ...
Apr 09, 2019
Whirlwind carries Canadian Corey Conners to Masters after Texas Open win
Corey Conners was battling through qualifiers last Monday, winning a 6-for-1 playoff just to make the Valero Texas Open. Less than a week later, the Canadian was on a charter jet with his wife Malory,...
Apr 09, 2019
Ontario to legalize tailgate parties; amendment to be introduced in budget
TORONTO - Sports fans in Ontario will soon be able to have a drink and tailgate before a game. Government House Leader Todd Smith said the Progressive Conservatives will provide more details on the pr...
Apr 09, 2019
