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Kane’s return from injured list raises cap questions for Edmonton Oilers
By Steven Sandor, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
EDMONTON – It appears Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is nearing the end of his lengthy stay on the injured list. Kane’s wrist was lacerated in a freak accident Nov. 8 in Tampa, when he was knocked to the ice had his wrist stepped on by Lightning forward Patrick Maroon. The Oilers power forward was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers sign defensive end Jeffcoat to one-year extension
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. Jeffcoat was scheduled to be a free agent in February but instead will be back for his sixth season with the Bombers. The 32-year-old had 20 defensive tackles, four sacks, one interception and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks need ‘major surgery’ but not rebuild: Rutherford
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks’ president of hockey operations says the team needs “major surgery” but stopped short of calling for a rebuild. Jim Rutherford says the team may need to move some of its core players or use buyouts in order to make the necessary changes ahead, including creating cap space and getting younger. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs forward Robertson to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced Monday. The 21-year-old is expected to be out of action for six months. Robertson sustained a shoulder injury after taking a hit from Kings defenceman Matt Roy in the first period of a 5-0 win over Los Angeles on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal welcomes back national team players as training camp continues
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
MONTREAL – An influx of talent helped CF Montreal kick off the second week of its pre-season camp on Monday. Montreal welcomed back defensive midfielder Samuel Piette, defenders Joel Waterman and Kamal Miller and goalkeeper James Pantemis – who all represented Canada at the 2022 World Cup – and defender Robert Thorkelsson, who received his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli signs contract extension with Ottawa Redblacks
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
OTTAWA – Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has signed a contract extension with the Ottawa Reblacks. The 34-year-old American is now under contract through the 2024 season. Masoli is entering his second season with the Redblacks after signing with the team on Feb. 7, 2022. “Having consistency at the quarterback position is a key piece to have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin Jones, Lucas Raymond, Nikita Kucherov named NHL’s three stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
NEW YORK – Seattle goaltender Martin Jones, Detroit left-wing Lucas Raymond and Tampa Bay right-wing Nikita Kucherov have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Jones went 3-0-0 with a 1.67 goals-against average, .933 save percentage and two shutouts to help the Kraken to a four-win week and a sweep of a seven-game ... Read More »
1 responseCanada’s Andreescu, Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime win Aussie Open openers
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia – Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., who missed last year’s Australian Open to take a “mental health break,” made a strong return to Melbourne Park on Sunday with a straight-set win over No. 25-ranked Marie Bouzkova of Czechia 6-2, 6-4. Andreescu, who took one hour 41 minutes to complete the win, had a ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian forward Jonathan David reaches 40-goal milestone with France’s Lille
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
Thanks to a two-goal performance against Troyes, Canadian Jonathan David has become the first foreign player to reach 40 goals with Lille in France’s Ligue 1. The forward from Ottawa, who turned 23 Saturday, helped Lille to a 5-1 win over Troyes on Sunday. David roofed a rebound in the 46th minute before heading home ... Read More »
1 response$400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes race slated for Sept. 12 at Fort Erie Racetrack.
By The Canadian Press on January 16th, 2023
FORT ERIE, Ont. – The $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes, the second jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, will be held Sept. 12 at Fort Eric Racetrack. The 1 3/16-mile dirt race will be held following the $1-million King’s Plate, which goes Aug. 20 at Toronto’s Woodbine Racetrack. The third leg, the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes, ... Read More »
1 responseAndreescu’s ‘Aha moment’ made Australian Open win possible
By Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press on January 15th, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Bianca Andreescu traces the path that brought her back to the tennis tour after a mental health break – and, on Monday, put her back in the win column thanks to beating a seeded opponent at the Australian Open – to what she calls “an “˜Aha’ moment” on a beach in ... Read More »
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