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New-look Vancouver Canucks confident heading into season opener

VANCOUVER - While Quinn Hughes is looking forward to his rookie season, the young Vancouver Canucks defenceman isn't relishing his first assignment of the year - defending Oilers juggernaut&...

Oct 01, 2019

Toronto Blue Jays execs Atkins and Shapiro weigh in on 95-loss regular season

TORONTO - There is plenty to like about the youth movement building within the Toronto Blue Jays. The question now is how long will it take for those youngsters to play meaningful games. Bo Biche...

Oct 01, 2019

Andre De Grasse hits world podium again, taking silver in 200 metres

DOHA, Qatar - Canada's Andre De Grasse says it's mission accomplished at the world track and field championships. The 24-year-old from Markham, Ont., made a late charge to capture silver in the m...

Oct 01, 2019

Oilers open NHL season Wednesday, GM Ken Holland says goal is playoffs

EDMONTON - With the woebegone Edmonton Oilers set to open their NHL season Wednesday, new general manager Ken Holland bristled when it was suggested fans are being told to be patient for a playof...

Oct 01, 2019

After a summer of change, new-look Maple Leafs eager to get going

TORONTO - Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly and Frederik Andersen remain entrenched at the top of the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster. After that, some fans might need a...

Oct 01, 2019

Ottawa's Scott Sabourin pumped to make NHL debut at age 27 with Senators

OTTAWA - Scott Sabourin is living his childhood dream. After literally fighting his way through the minors, the feisty forward will play his first NHL game on Wednesday as a member of his hometow...

Oct 01, 2019

Canadian sprinters De Grasse, Brown cruise into 200-metre semifinal at worlds

DOHA, Qatar - Canadian sprinters Andre De Grasse and Aaron Brown won their men's 200-metre preliminary heats Sunday at the world track and field championships. A day after racing to bronze in the men'...

Oct 01, 2019

Winnipeg Jets add former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Carl Dahlstrom

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have claimed defenceman Carl Dahlstrom off waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks. Dahlstrom, 24, played 38 games for the Blackhawks last season, registering six assists and ...

Oct 01, 2019

Sharks F Kane suspended for 3 games for abuse of official

NEW YORK - San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for the first three games of the season for abuse of an official. The punishment handed out Tuesday comes after a run-in Kane had wit...

Oct 01, 2019

Canadiens keep Nick Suzuki, Cale Fleury while sending Ryan Poehling to AHL

BROSSARD, Que. - Highly-regarded Montreal Canadiens prospects Nick Suzuki and Cale Fleury have made the club's opening-night roster, while young forward Ryan Poehling will start the season i...

Oct 01, 2019