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NHL Commissioner Bettman says on his 74th birthday retiring is not imminent

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Hours after a report surfaced that he was discussing a succession plan with members of the Board of Governors executive committee, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated that he...

The Canadian Press 20h ago

Vancouver Canucks sign forward Ilya Safonov to one-year, two-way contract

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Ilya Safonov to a one-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. Safonov, 24, played 68 games for Ak Bars Kazan in Russia's Kontinent...

The Canadian Press 21h ago

NHL faces scheduling challenge as B.C., Alberta move to permanent daylight time

The NHL will have a fresh challenge when it comes to setting its 2026-27 schedule with British Columbia and Alberta moving to permanent year-round daylight time this fall. The change will eliminate tw...

The Canadian Press 22h ago

Vancouver Goldeneyes re-sign, protect star Sarah Nurse ahead of PWHL expansion

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Goldeneyes have locked up star forward Sarah Nurse as the PWHL's expansion process begins. The team announced Tuesday it has signed Nurse to a two-year contract through the 2...

The Canadian Press 22h ago

'This is what I want': New Canadian additions eager to play in FIFA World Cup

CHARLOTTE - Alfie Jones has been on a journey, trying to discover what, exactly, it means to be Canadian. As one of the 26 players tabbed to represent Canada at this summer's FIFA World Cup, the Middl...

The Canadian Press 23h ago

Malhotra brings consistency, communication as Vancouver Canucks head coach: GM

VANCOUVER - The way Manny Malhotra guided a team to a Calder Cup championship isn't what impressed Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson. It was the way the head coach of the American Hockey ...