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Las Vegas, Quebec City close to landing NHL expansion teams

Bill Foley has put his money down on an NHL expansion team in Las Vegas. And Quebec City is getting a second chance at being a pro hockey market. The two cities moved one step clo...

DATE: Jul 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Colorado lands big additions to open free agency

Avalanche reach deals with Beauchemin, forward Comeau

DATE: Jul 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Oilers surprise no one, pick McDavid

Intrigue follows after obvious top pick McDavid is selected

DATE: Jun 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Connor McDavid: All but a lock at the top of the NHL Draft

Presumed top pick has drawn lofty comparisons

DATE: Jun 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Avalanche GM Joe Sakic still wants to sign Ryan O’Reilly to new deal

DENVER – Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic said it’s still his desire to sign Ryan O’Reilly to a long-term contract before the start of next season. In a conference cal...

DATE: Jun 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Blackhawks are Stanley Cup champs

CHICAGO – Showing off their grit and determination, the Chicago Blackhawks finally put away the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. The city of broad shoulders, strong e...

DATE: Jun 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Blackhawks return home just 1 win away from title

CHICAGO Kris Versteeg could have sulked or pouted when he was pulled out of the lineup for the Chicago Blackhawks. Instead, the veteran forward proved he belonged on the ice. ...

DATE: Jun 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Vermette is Blackhawks’ unlikely goal-scoring hero in Final

CHICAGO – Antoine Vermette paid little attention when he was labeled a bust of a late-season acquisition for the Chicago Blackhawks. He didn’t get discouraged when he was scratched three tim...

DATE: Jun 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports