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Oilers leap into free agency, adding 2 veteran forwards while retaining playoff standouts

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Depite losing to Florida in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final, the Edmonton Oilers didn't miss a beat on the first day of free agency, signing veteran forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner, keeping Cup final standout Mattias Janmark and…

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NHL teams aren't re-signing players accused of sexual assault during their Canadian world junior days

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Four NHL players charged with sexual assault in an incident stemming back to their days as world junior champions have not been re-signed to their respective teams.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Brenden Dillon among 4 former Jets who found new homes on the opening day of NHL free agency

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The Winnipeg Jets have lost four players to the open market on the opening day of NHL free agency. Defenceman Brenden Dillon, goaltender Laurent Brossoit and forwards Tyler Toffoli and Sean Monahan — all unrestricted free agents — signed…

Monday, Jul 1

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2 New Brunswick hockey players selected in NHL draft

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Riverview's Spencer Gill and Gabe Smith of St. Andrews were selected in this weekend's NHL draft.

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NHL teams splash cash on 1st day of free agency: 'A lot of money spent'

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The Atlantic Division got down to business ahead of NHL free agency. The Nashville Predators then made the biggest splash once the opening bell sounded as teams doled out more than US$1-billion in contracts Monday.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Oilers target goalie Campbell for buyout, Lightning acquire rights to Guentzel

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The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers on Sunday for the purpose of a buyout, while the Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake…

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Winnipeg Jets pick highest Chinese-born player ever selected in NHL draft

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The Winnipeg Jets had a hand in making hockey history this weekend by welcoming the highest player born in China ever to be drafted to the NHL.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Lightning deal Sergachev, Jeannot; Maple Leafs acquire Tanev's rights at NHL draft

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The Utah Hockey Club made a big splash on the NHL draft's second day. The Tampa Bay Lightning cleared a big chunk of salary cap space in a matter of minutes. And the Toronto Maple Leafs made a move in hopes of addressing their blue-line…

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Sharks select Canadian forward Macklin Celebrini with top pick of 2024 NHL draft

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Macklin Celebrini is a member of the San Jose Sharks. The club did the expected inside Sin City's glitzy Sphere auditorium Friday, selecting the centre from Vancouver with the top pick at the 2024 NHL draft.

Friday, Jun 28

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Flames ship Andrew Mangiapane to Capitals for second-round draft pick in 2025

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The Calgary Flames traded forward Andrew Mangiapane to the Washington Capitals on Thursday night for a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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Avalanche's MacKinnon captures Hart and Lindsay awards as league's top player

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Nathan MacKinnon got a call from Sidney Crosby. The next name to pop up on his phone was Wayne Gretzky. The Colorado Avalanche centre, after a couple frustrating near-misses, finally had the individual accolade he craved — his first Hart…

Thursday, Jun 27

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Former Maple Leafs forward Sergei Berezin dead at 52

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Sergei Berezin, who played five of his seven NHL seasons with Toronto and was a reliable scorer for the Maple Leafs, has died at 52. The NHL Alumni Association announced Berezin's death in a social media post Wednesday. A cause of death…

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Edmonton Oilers dynasty architect Glen Sather retires after 6 decades in hockey

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Hockey Hall of Famer Glen Sather, who built and coached the NHL's last great dynasty with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s and helped resurrect the New York Rangers in the early 2000s, is retiring after six decades in the sport as a player…

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One day later: Oilers fans still sad, but proud of team after Game 7 loss to Panthers in Cup final

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The hearts of Edmonton Oilers fans shattered Monday night as the team lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. On Tuesday, many were still trying to put the pieces back together.

Tuesday, Jun 25

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The Oilers must move on quickly from their Game 7 loss

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CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at some of the interesting decisions facing the Edmonton Oilers after their incredible Stanley Cup final comeback fell just short.

Six Nations, Ont., celebrates as local player Brandon Montour hoists the Stanley Cup

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Six Nations community members say Brandon Montour and the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup victory means a lot for them because Montour can inspire kids to achieve their goals.

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Interesting off-season ahead for Oilers after Stanley Cup final loss to Panthers

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The Florida Panthers will spend the summer sipping from hockey's holy grail. The Edmonton Oilers, meanwhile, have plenty of questions about the future. It no doubt will be a fascinating off-season in the Alberta capital.

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Oilers' Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after Game 7 loss

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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs after an incredible post-season that finished just short of a Stanley Cup.

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Senators acquire 2023 Vezina winner Linus Ullmark from Bruins for 1st-round pick, 2 players

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The Boston Bruins traded 2023 Vezina Trophy winning goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators on Monday in exchange for the Senators' 2024 first-round draft pick, forward Mark Kastelic and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo.

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Panthers defeat Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 to win Florida's 1st ever Stanley Cup

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Florida, once an NHL backwater, has now won the franchise's first Stanley Cup after they came up short in last year's final against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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From North Battleford to Hudson Bay, Edmonton Oilers fever spreads across Saskatchewan

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From sports bars to personal care homes, Oilers fever has spread across the border to Saskatchewan.

Monday, Jun 24

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Stanley Cup final: Oilers fans gather ahead of Game 7

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The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of a Stanley Cup win after an improbable comeback against the Florida Panthers. Join CBC Edmonton’s Mark Connolly as he takes you behind the scenes in Edmonton's Ice District, ahead of the historic Game…

Canada's team? Here's where Calgarians stand on the Oilers historic playoffs run

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Round after round, people have wondered whether or not the nation would back the boys in blue and orange. After all, they are now the team closest to ending Canada’s long-standing Stanley Cup drought.

Sunday, Jun 23

Stanley Cup dream, historic comeback suddenly real for McDavid, Oilers on eve of Game 7

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Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers face the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final Monday — the last hurdle in an improbable journey this season.