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'I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed': Leafs scratch Spezza for opener

'I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed': Leafs scratch Spezza for opener

TORONTO — Jason Spezza's regular-season debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait. The veteran forward was a healthy scratch when his new team hosted the Ottawa Senators in the curtain-raiser of the 2019-20 NHL campaign on Wednesday night.
Winnipeg Jets shift pieces around as season opener looms

Winnipeg Jets shift pieces around as season opener looms

WINNIPEG — It seems fitting the Winnipeg Jets will play their season opener just off Broadway.
Montreal Canadiens ready to begin quest to return to playoffs

Montreal Canadiens ready to begin quest to return to playoffs

BROSSARD, Que. — The thrill and excitement of a new hockey season isn't just for the fans and players — Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien feels it too.
Old cogs, new tricks? Penguins eye reboot after flameout

Old cogs, new tricks? Penguins eye reboot after flameout

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.
Coyotes sign Darcy Kuemper to 2-year contract extension

Coyotes sign Darcy Kuemper to 2-year contract extension

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have signed goalie Darcy Kuemper to a two-year contract extension with an average annual salary of $4.5 million. The deal announced Wednesday would keep Kuemper in the desert through the 2021-22 season.
Calgary Flames face playoff nemesis Colorado Avalanche in season-opener

Calgary Flames face playoff nemesis Colorado Avalanche in season-opener

CALGARY — By design or coincidence, NHL schedulers injected an extra dose of drama in the Calgary Flames' season-opener.
Panarin, Bobrovsky, Duchene among many on the move in NHL

Panarin, Bobrovsky, Duchene among many on the move in NHL

The St. Louis Blues will look a lot like the team that won the franchise's first Stanley Cup when the puck drops for the NHL's season-opening game against the 2018 champion Washington Capitals.
Callahan's move to TV may be model for other injured players

Callahan's move to TV may be model for other injured players

Ryan Callahan figured he would visit a specialist and learn how to fix the back issues that plagued him last season. Instead, two doctor visits brought the diagnosis of degenerative disk disease and the end of his playing career.
New-look Vancouver Canucks confident heading into season opener

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 Connor McDavid.
Krejci may miss Bruins opener, Bergeron expected to be ready

Krejci may miss Bruins opener, Bergeron expected to be ready

BOSTON — A major part of the Boston Bruins' success the past several years has been their depth at centre .