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Tony Granato to coach U.S. men’s hockey at Olympics

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Tony Granato was honored to get a call, offering him a chance to coach the U.S. men’s hockey team at the 2018 Olympics, the first without NHL players since 1994. ...

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sports

Connor McDavid disappointed at NHL decision to skip Olympics

TORONTO — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said he’s disappointed the NHL won’t be sending players to the Winter Olympic in South Korea. “It would have been a special group,...

DATE: Jul 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Sidney Crosby bringing Stanley Cup back to Nova Scotia

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Sidney Crosby will mark his 30th birthday by once again parading the Stanley Cup in his province. In tweets sent out by the Sidney Crosby Hockey School, Cro...

DATE: Jul 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Oilers sign MVP Connor McDavid to 8-year, $100 million deal

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers paid a huge price to lock up superstar captain Connor McDavid. But it could have been even higher. The Oilers said Wednesday tha...

DATE: Jul 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Avalanche sign winger Nail Yakupov to 1-year deal

Former No. 1 overall pick another boost to offense

DATE: Jul 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NHL free agents take high-priced hit in stagnant cap era

Lucrative deals aren’t there this time around

DATE: Jul 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya headline Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2017

Longtime Ducks duo will join Recchi, Andreychuk and others

DATE: Jun 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NHL draft selections

Friday At United Center, Chicago First Round 1. New Jersey, Nico Hischier, c, Halifax (QMJHL). 2. Philadelphia, Nolan Patrick, c, Brandon (WHL). 3...

DATE: Jun 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Devils select Swiss center Nico Hischier with No. 1 pick

Avalanche take 18-year-old Cale Makar

DATE: Jun 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NHL considering penalty for failed challenge for offside

CHICAGO – The NHL is considering issuing a minor penalty for a failed coach’s challenge for offside. The penalty would be instead of losing a timeout for a failed challenge under ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Devils on the clock with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

First top-pick for franchise since it was in Colorado

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Blackhawks unsure how they’ll address Marian Hossa’s absence

CHICAGO – Marian Hossa has been a key performer for the Chicago Blackhawks for a long time. They aren’t exactly sure what they are going to do without him. Hossa plans to sit out ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports