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Winnipeg Jets try to put early adversity behind them as season opener looms

Winnipeg Jets try to put early adversity behind them as season opener looms

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets will soon find out if dealing with some early adversity has harmed or helped them.
Lee Stempniak retires after 14 NHL seasons with 10 teams

Lee Stempniak retires after 14 NHL seasons with 10 teams

Lee Stempniak has retired from the NHL after playing for 10 teams in 14 seasons. The 36-year-old winger announced his decision Tuesday through the players' union.
Canadiens keep Nick Suzuki, Cale Fleury while sending Ryan Poehling to AHL

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 in the American Hockey League.
Montreal Canadiens opening the door for youngsters this season

Montreal Canadiens opening the door for youngsters this season

BROSSARD, Que. — A youth movement could take over the Montreal Canadiens locker room this season. Every year across the NHL, it's not uncommon for a young prospect to impress his coaches and defy the odds by making a team's opening-day roster.
Sabres assistant coach Granato hospitalized with pneumonia

Sabres assistant coach Granato hospitalized with pneumonia

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Don Granato is hospitalized with pneumonia and will miss the start of the season. The Sabres announced Tuesday that Granato was taking a medical leave of absence.
Sportsnet president Yabsley weighs in on changes, present and future

Sportsnet president Yabsley weighs in on changes, present and future

TORONTO — Bart Yabsley is almost seven months in to his new role as president of Sportsnet. His tenure has been marked by several significant changes. Veteran broadcaster Bob McCown was let go last spring after 30 years of hosting "Prime Time Sports.
Vancouver Canucks waive Baertschi, Goldobin, Biega amid pre-season cuts

Vancouver Canucks waive Baertschi, Goldobin, Biega amid pre-season cuts

BURNABY, B.C. — Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning says his move to send left-winger Sven Baertschi to the minors shows the team's growth.
Vancouver Canucks Brock Boeser cleared to play on opening night

Vancouver Canucks Brock Boeser cleared to play on opening night

BURNABY, B.C. — Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser has been cleared to return to action after suffering a concussion last week, but he still believes the play that caused the injury was "pretty dirty.
Ready for some hockey? Green Day song may be new NHL anthem

Ready for some hockey? Green Day song may be new NHL anthem

The NHL could be on the way to its version of "Are You Ready For Some Football?" The league is announcing a two-year partnership with Green Day that includes an opening song for NBC Sports' "Wednesday Night Hockey.
Winnipeg Jets star Patrik Laine happy to sign bridge deal with club

Winnipeg Jets star Patrik Laine happy to sign bridge deal with club

WINNIPEG — Patrik Laine isn't short on confidence. The two-year bridge deal Laine signed with the Winnipeg Jets last Friday gives him the opportunity to increase his value on his next contract.