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New exhibition traces Guy Lafleur's path to hockey superstardom

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Canadian hockey icon Guy Lafleur was born, raised and laid to rest in Thurso, Que., and his ties to the Outaouais remained strong throughout his life. A new pop-up exhibition in Gatineau focuses on his early years.

Wednesday, Jul 16

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Monday, Jul 14

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Hall of Fame blueliner Paul Coffey will not return as Oilers assistant coach

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Hall of Fame defenceman Paul Coffey will not be behind the Edmonton Oilers bench next season, and the NHL club is moving on from goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz.

Saturday, Jul 12

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Kids at Cole Harbour, N.S., hockey camp get surprise visit from NHL superstar

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When Nathan MacKinnon returned to his old stomping grounds at Cole Harbour Place on Friday, he received a hero's welcome.

Wednesday, Jul 9

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Ex-MLSE boss Tim Leiweke indicted in U.S. arena bid-rigging scheme

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Former chief executive officer and president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Tim Leiweke has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public…

Saturday, Jul 5

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Jonathan Toews's healing journey: From long COVID back to the NHL

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Researchers working on treatments and cures for long COVID are closely watching newly signed Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews's healing journey. Toews is returning to the NHL this coming season after a two-year absence, as he worked to…

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Putting on Winnipeg Jets jersey like 'getting drafted again,' says hometown hero Jonathan Toews

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Three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews, who last played an NHL game more than two years ago, was introduced Friday as the newest member of his hometown Winnipeg Jets, donning a jersey with his signature No. 19 at a team press…

Friday, Jul 4

Thursday, Jul 3

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Using 'go' to cheer on sports teams is now OK, says Quebec language watchdog

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Quebec's language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it's acceptable to use the word "go" to cheer on sports teams.

Wednesday, Jul 2

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NHL, NHLPA, Olympic officials finalize agreement for players to participate in 2026 Winter Games

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The NHL, NHLPA and international officials on Wednesday finalized a long-ago agreed-to deal to send players to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.

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Tuesday, Jul 1

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Goalie market dries up as NHL teams scramble to secure netminders

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It is not a good time to be an NHL team in need of a goaltender. Fewer than a dozen who played in the league last season were available as unrestricted free agents, Detroit acquired John Gibson from Anaheim over the weekend after years of…

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Stars hire Oilers assistant Glen Gulutzan as head coach, his 2nd stint with Dallas

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The Dallas Stars have hired Glen Gulutzan as their head coach 12 years after he was fired from his first stint with them.

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'I inherited the rumour': How a false NHL affair story rewrote one woman's life

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30 years ago, the Stanley Cup playoffs ignited a rumour that has been messing with Jane Macdougall’s life ever since.

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Saskatoon's Roger McQueen receives Disney welcome from Anaheim Ducks at 2025 NHL Draft

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The Anaheim Ducks welcomed first-round draft pick Roger McQueen in full Disney fashion.

Monday, Jun 30

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Edmonton Oilers sign blueliner Evan Bouchard to four-year, $42M US contract: reports

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The Edmonton Oilers re-signed star defenceman Evan Bouchard to a four-year, $42-million US contract Monday, according to multiple media reports.

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Ottawa Senators re-sign veteran forward Claude Giroux to 1-year deal

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The Ottawa Senators have signed veteran forward Claude Giroux to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Sunday.

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Saturday, Jun 28

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Simon Wang makes history as NHL's highest-drafted Chinese player

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The San Jose Sharks chose the Simon Wang from the Ontario Hockey League's Oshawa Generals with the first pick of the NHL draft's second round, making the six-foot-six, 222-pound Wang the highest-selected Chinese player in the league at No.…

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Vancouver Canucks select Braeden Cootes with 15th pick in NHL draft

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The first Canadian club to make a selection Friday night chose the centre from the Western Hockey League's Seattle Thunderbirds at No. 15.

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Flames sign defenceman Kevin Bahl to 6-year, $32.1M US contract

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The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Kevin Bahl to a six-year contract, the club announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of $5.35 million US.

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Winger from West St. Paul, Man., chosen 13th overall by Detroit Red Wings in NHL draft

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West St. Paul's Carter Bear began his professional hockey journey Friday night when he was chosen by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2025 National Hockey League entry draft. The Winnipeg Jets made the 28th selection, taking Swedish defenceman…

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Islanders select blueliner Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft

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The Islanders picked defenceman Matthew Schaefer of the OHL's Erie Otters with the first overall pick in the draft.

Friday, Jun 27

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Montreal Canadiens acquire defenceman Noah Dobson from New York Islanders

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The Montreal Canadiens acquired offensive defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders in return, the the Islanders reportedly receive forward Emil Heineman and the 16th and 17th overall picks in Friday night's NHL draft.

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Maple Leafs sign John Tavares to 4-year contract extension

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward John Tavares to a four-year contract extension worth an average of $4.38 million per season, the club announced Friday.