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Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Noah Gregor to one-year contract

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 ...

Oct 10, 2023

Cougars Parascak wins WHL Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week

PRINCE GEORGE- The Western Hockey League announced Tuesday that Prince George Cougars forward Terik Parascak has been named WHL Rookie of the Week. Parascak, 17, recorded six points (4G-2A) in four ga...

Oct 10, 2023

Raptors' first-ever head coach Brendan Malone dead at 81

The Toronto Raptors' first-ever head coach Brendan Malone has died. He was 81. The Denver Nuggets announced his passing on social media Tuesday. The cause of death was not released. "Coach Brendan Mal...

Oct 10, 2023

Centre of attention: Poeltl to be a constant in Toronto Raptors lineup this season

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 rota...

Oct 10, 2023

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Beau Akey to three-year, entry-level deal

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 ...

Oct 10, 2023

NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

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 night...

Oct 10, 2023

Should NHL refs speak to the media? Players weigh in: 'Get it from the horse's mouth'

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 agreeme...

Oct 10, 2023

MLSE offers first peek at more than $350 million in Scotiabank Arena renovations

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"...

Oct 10, 2023

Diamondbacks jump on Dodgers' starter, beat L.A. for 2-0 lead in NLDS

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks made quick work of another Dodgers' starter, beating Los Angeles 4-2 on Monday night behind Zac Gallen for a 2-0 lead in ...

Oct 09, 2023

Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers

ATLANTA (AP) - After being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on two-run homers by Travis d'Arnaud and Austin R...

Oct 09, 2023