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Regina Pats’ captain Tanner Howe to return to the Queen City

Regina Pats’ captain Tanner Howe to return to the Queen City

Sep 26, 2024 | 11:33am
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have reassigned 2005-born forward Tanner Howe to the Regina Pats. Howe, 18, will return to the Pats lineup on Friday vs. Moose Jaw. The Pats captain was selected 46th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2024 NHL Draft on June 29. The Prince Albert, Sask. product completed […]
Rogers Communications to buy out Bell’s share of MLSE for $4.7 billion

Rogers Communications to buy out Bell’s share of MLSE for $4.7 billion

Sep 18, 2024 | 8:21am
Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell’s 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for C$4.7 billion, giving it 75 per cent ownership of the sports conglomerate. Rogers and Bell had held equal shares of MLSE, which owns the NHL Maple Leafs, NBA Raptors, CFL Argonauts, MLS Toronto FC and AHL Marlies. […]
‘It was a smooth process:’ Matthews inherits Leafs captaincy from Tavares

‘It was a smooth process:’ Matthews inherits Leafs captaincy from Tavares

Aug 14, 2024 | 11:33am
Auston Matthews tried his best to suppress a smile as he climbed on stage at a press conference Wednesday. But when Toronto general manager Brad Treliving announced Matthews as the next captain of the Maple Leafs, he couldn’t hold it in any longer. “I got chills, honestly,” the star centre said. “I’m so honoured and […]
Rangers and restricted free agent defenseman Braden Schneider agree on contract extension

Rangers and restricted free agent defenseman Braden Schneider agree on contract extension

Jul 13, 2024 | 2:12pm
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers and up-and-coming defenseman Braden Schneider have agreed on a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal with the 22-year-old Schneider on Saturday, leaving fellow defenseman Ryan Lindgren as the only unsigned starter on defense. Lindgren has filed for arbitration. The announcement came […]
Connor McDavid could become latest losing playoff MVP if the Oilers don’t win the Cup

Connor McDavid could become latest losing playoff MVP if the Oilers don’t win the Cup

Jun 24, 2024 | 7:18am
Which captain will be handed the Stanley Cup after Game 7 remains an open question. It appears far more certain who will get the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP no matter if the Edmonton Oilers or Florida Panthers win the title Monday night. Edmonton’s Connor McDavid is an overwhelming favorite to win the award, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, with […]
Canadians throw parties, gather with friends to cheer on Oilers in Stanley Cup final

Canadians throw parties, gather with friends to cheer on Oilers in Stanley Cup final

Jun 24, 2024 | 7:13am
The Edmonton Oilers may not be on home ice when they try to clinch the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, but screams of support will resound across Canada from rink side watch parties, bars, seniors homes and ordinary living rooms. “We cheer them on every single game of the season,” said Derrick DeMone, an […]
Oilers trail Panthers 2-0 as Stanley Cup final shifts to Edmonton for Game 3

Oilers trail Panthers 2-0 as Stanley Cup final shifts to Edmonton for Game 3

Jun 13, 2024 | 8:07am
The Edmonton Oilers are under pressure as the Stanley Cup final shifts to their home arena tonight. Edmonton trails the Florida Panthers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series for hockey’s holy grail heading into Game 3 at Rogers Place. Led by superstar Connor McDavid, the Oilers need to solve goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to avoid a daunting 3-0 deficit. Bobrovsky stopped 50 of […]
Survey: 58% of Canadians not following Stanley Cup final between Oilers and Panthers

Survey: 58% of Canadians not following Stanley Cup final between Oilers and Panthers

Jun 11, 2024 | 8:00am
Albertans may be watching every second of the Stanley Cup final but most Canadians are not, according to a recent survey. The poll released by market research company Leger on Tuesday found that 58 per cent of Canadians are not paying close attention to the NHL final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. The poll surveyed 1,528 […]
Oilers back in Cup final, and fans from Arctic Circle to Philippines celebrate

Oilers back in Cup final, and fans from Arctic Circle to Philippines celebrate

Jun 4, 2024 | 8:24am
The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup final in a celebration reaching north of the Arctic Circle and drawing in fans from as far away as the Philippines. On Monday morning, Oilers fans sloughed off grey clouds and rain to pack the team store at downtown Rogers Place. They bought jerseys, hats, T-shirts […]

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