Hockey
CHL leagues at mercy of pandemic, politics while formulating return-to-play plans | CBC Sports
Knowing the Western Hockey League plans to begin play again on Jan. 8 has brought a sigh of relief from...
Leafs ink defenceman Travis Dermott to 1-year contract extension | CBC Sports
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a one-year contract extension worth $874,125 US. The 23-year-old recorded...
Ruff hires two coaches to fill out Devils staff
NEWARK, N.J. -- Lindy Ruff completed his New Jersey Devils staff, hiring Chris Taylor as an assistant coach and...
Devils sign veteran Kulikov for 1 year, $1.15M
NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils added experience to their defense, signing Russian Dmitry Kulikov to a one-year,...
Canucks’ Bo Horvat using adversity of 1st year as captain to improve as leader | CBC Sports
It's been a "heck of a year" for Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat. When he was handed the jersey...
Montreal makeover has Canadiens coach Claude Julien energized for season | CBC Sports
Claude Julien glanced down at some notes towards the end of his nearly hour-long video conference call with reporters...
NHL postpones Winter Classic, All-Star Game
The NHL has postponed the 2021 Winter Classic and All-Star Game "due to the ongoing uncertainty resulting from the...
NHL postpones Winter Classic, all-star weekend until 2022 | CBC Sports
The NHL won't take it outside and open 2021 with the Winter Classic in Minnesota but still hopes to...
AHL planning on alternatives to Dec. 4 start date
The American Hockey League's target start date for the 2020-21 season is Dec. 4, but the league is preparing...
Capitals add Kevin McCarthy to the bench, keep rest of staff intact
“Kevin has had a tremendous impact on my coaching career, and I’m extremely excited to have him join our...
Capitals bring back defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler on a one-year deal
Brenden Dillon, who signed a four-year, $15.6 million contract, is projected to be on the top defensive pairing with...
Calif. to allow fans at outdoor pro sports events
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California will let fans back in outdoor stadiums for pro sporting events in counties with low...
Maple Leafs, Ilya Mikheyev avoid arbitration with 2-year contract | CBC Sports
The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Ilya Mikheyev have agreed to a two-year, $3.29 million US contract extension. The...
Frates’ memorabilia auctioned for ALS support
BEVERLY, Mass. -- Dozens of items of sports memorabilia collected by Peter Frates, whose battle with Lou Gehrig's disease...
World Junior hockey to play Christmas Day opener for 1st time since 2005 | CBC Sports
There has been a slight tweak to the schedule for the next world junior hockey championship. The 2021 tournament...
Hockey Broadcaster Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick Retires
When the N.H.L. begins its next season, absent for the first time in four decades will be the man...
Thornton spoke to Montana on leaving Bay Area
While considering a move to the Toronto Maple Leafs as a free agent, center Joe Thornton of the San...
‘Doc’ Emrick, beloved voice of hockey, retires after 3,750 professional games | CBC Sports
Thinking back over 50 years in hockey, Mike Emrick can't name one favourite memory or game, but one story...
Joe Thornton’s phone call with football great Joe Montana led to signing with Leafs | CBC Sports
Joe Thornton had plenty of conversations concerning the next, and perhaps final, step in his illustrious NHL career. The...
Penguins sign D Ceci to 1-year, $1.25M contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Cody Ceci to a one-year, $1.25 million contract.Pittsburgh had bought out the contract...
