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Calgary, Flames take another shot at a new NHL arena, agree to terms

Calgary, Flames take another shot at a new NHL arena, agree to terms

CALGARY — A new NHL arena in Calgary is closer to becoming a reality. The city, the Calgary Flames and the Calgary Stampede have agreed on terms for an event centre that would become the new home for the Flames and replace the 36-year-old Saddledome.
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Penguins sign F Zach Aston-Reese to 2-year deal

Penguins sign F Zach Aston-Reese to 2-year deal

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Zach Aston-Reese avoided arbitration on Monday, agreeing to a two-year deal that runs through the 2020-21 season. The deal is worth $1 million annually.
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Jets sign defenceman Neal Pionk to two-year, $US6-million contract

Jets sign defenceman Neal Pionk to two-year, $US6-million contract

WINNIPEG — Defenceman Neal Pionk has signed a two-year, US$6-million contract with the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets announced the signing of the restricted free agent on Sunday. The deal carries an average annual value of $3 million.
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Reports: Edmonton Oilers trade Milan Lucic to Calgary Flames for James Neal

Reports: Edmonton Oilers trade Milan Lucic to Calgary Flames for James Neal

CALGARY — The Edmonton Oilers have dealt Milan Lucic to the Calgary Flames for fellow veteran forward James Neal. The Flames confirmed the deal on Friday night. Calgary also gets a conditional third round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.
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Calgary city council to discuss arena proposal behind closed doors

Calgary city council to discuss arena proposal behind closed doors

Calgary's city council is to discuss a proposed deal for a new event centre that would be home to the NHL's Calgary Flames.
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Rangers agree to contract terms with new defenceman Trouba

Rangers agree to contract terms with new defenceman Trouba

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenceman Jacob Trouba, who they acquired from Winnipeg in a major off-season trade.
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Charles Hudon signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens

Charles Hudon signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Charles Hudon to a one-year, US$800,000 contract. Hudon, 25, had three goals and two assists in 32 games with the Canadiens last season.
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Mitch Marner mum on contract talks with Maple Leafs at his charity event

Mitch Marner mum on contract talks with Maple Leafs at his charity event

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Mitch Marner's summer has already included wakesurfing tricks and throwing a big-time charity event. What's yet to materialize for the restricted free agent winger is a new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Ron Francis has big hopes as GM of Seattle's new NHL club

Ron Francis has big hopes as GM of Seattle's new NHL club

SEATTLE — Ron Francis has all kinds of eye-popping statistics attached to his Hall of Fame career. He averaged more than point a game, is second in NHL history in assists behind Wayne Gretzky and fifth in career points.
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Police lay charges against man accused of forging signature of Oilers superstar

Police lay charges against man accused of forging signature of Oilers superstar

EDMONTON — Police have laid charges against a man accused of forging the signature of Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid on what are believed to be authentic team jerseys, then selling them to score big profits.
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