National Sports
Hellebuyck, Scheifele set on winning Stanley Cup with Jets: ‘We’re together on this’
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele hope their new contracts show their teammates and fans how much they believe in the Winnipeg Jets. The NHL club announced identical seven-year extensions Monday for the starting goaltender and top centre, but the pair signed the contracts at a press conference Tuesday. Each deal is worth US$59.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Noah Gregor to one-year contract
By The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Noah Gregor to a one-year contract worth US$775,000. The 25-year-old Gregor spent parts of four seasons with the San Jose Sharks, accumulating 51 points (26 goals, 25 assists) in 178 games. He had 10 goals and seven assists in 57 games last season in San Jose. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Centre of attention: Poeltl to be a constant in Toronto Raptors lineup this season
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2023
There will be one constant in the Toronto Raptors lineup this season: centre Jakob Poeltl. New head coach Darko Rajakovic declared at a pre-season press conference that he was planning on a heavy rotation of players through the guard and wing positions. But the five-spot? That will be Poeltl’s position to own. The seven-foot-one Poeltl, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors’ first-ever head coach Brendan Malone dead at 81
By The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2023
The Toronto Raptors’ first-ever head coach Brendan Malone has died. He was 81. The Denver Nuggets announced his passing on social media Tuesday. His cause of death is unknown. Malone, the father of current Nuggets head coach Mike Malone, led the Raptors in their inaugural season in 1995-96. Toronto finished 21-61 in a season that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Beau Akey to three-year, entry-level deal
By The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Beau Akey to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. Akey was selected in the second round, 56th overall, in the 2023 NHL draft. The 18-year-old blueliner tallied 11 goals and 36 assists for 47 points in 66 games last season with the Barrie Colts of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2023
The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for the Pride nights that have become a hot-button issue in hockey. The updated guidance reaffirms on-ice player uniforms and gear for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Should NHL refs speak to the media? Players weigh in: ‘Get it from the horse’s mouth’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2023
Leon Draisaitl has left the rink frustrated by a call more than once. The Edmonton Oilers star might get an explanation from a referee or linesman on the ice. That doesn’t mean Draisaitl is in agreement. After some time to cool off, however, he might watch replays of the sequence in question – slowed down, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLSE offers first peek at more than $350 million in Scotiabank Arena renovations
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2023
TORONTO – As Scotiabank Arena approaches its 25th anniversary in February, the downtown venue is undergoing renovations worth more than $350 million. The ongoing “Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination” project ranges from new or upgraded premium areas to revamped, enlarged concourses that use cutting-edge technology to accelerate food and drink purchases or just add to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena as it undergoes a $350-million-plus facelift
By The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2023
TORONTO – A look at Scotiabank Arena, which is undergoing more than $350 million in renovations: BEGINNINGS: The arena, which covers 665,000 square feet and six floors, opened in February 1999 as the Air Canada Centre and was renamed Scotiabank Arena in July 2018. LOCATION/COST: Built on the site of the Canada Postal Delivery Building ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA picks UK-Ireland to host soccer’s 2028 European Championship. Italy-Turkey to stage Euro 2032
By Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2023
NYON, Switzerland (AP) – The future of soccer’s European Championship for the next decade was decided Tuesday – the United Kingdom and Ireland will host in 2028 and an unusual Italy-Turkey co-hosting plan was picked for 2032. There were no losers when the executive committee of the European soccer governing body finally approved the double ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bedard vs. Crosby included in Tuesday’s NHL’s opening night action
By The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2023
There are three games and plenty of storylines as the NHL opens its regular season Tuesday night. One of the NHL’s biggest stars and one of its newest will meet for the first time when Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins host rookie Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena. The 36-year-old ... Read More »
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