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NHL elite comes to Ottawa to honour life of longtime coach and GM Bryan Murray

NHL elite comes to Ottawa to honour life of longtime coach and GM Bryan Murray

OTTAWA — The NHL's elite came out in celebration of Bryan Murray's life and legacy this afternoon at Canadian Tire Centre. The longtime NHL head coach and general manager died Aug. 12 at age 74 after a three-year battle with colon cancer.
Avalanche sign forward Alexander Kerfoot to 2-year deal

Avalanche sign forward Alexander Kerfoot to 2-year deal

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a two-year, entry-level deal with Alexander Kerfoot after the forward became a college free agent earlier this month.
Oilers star captain McDavid says team better for bittersweet playoff experience

Oilers star captain McDavid says team better for bittersweet playoff experience

TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers' first playoff berth in more than a decade ended in heartbreak, but Connor McDavid thinks the club will be better for it.
Canada inquires about Doan, Iginla for Olympics; team likely to be picked by November

Canada inquires about Doan, Iginla for Olympics; team likely to be picked by November

TORONTO — Could the next Canadian Olympic men's hockey team have some star power after all? Team general manager Sean Burke said Tuesday that he's inquired about the plans and potential availability of long-time NHLers and current free agents Shane D
D Francois Beauchemin returns to Anaheim Ducks for 3rd time

D Francois Beauchemin returns to Anaheim Ducks for 3rd time

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Francois Beauchemin keeps coming back to the Anaheim Ducks, and his third stint probably will be the final NHL season.
Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to 2-year deal

Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to 2-year deal

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Zemgus Girgensons to a two-year contract. The team announced the deal Thursday that carries an average value of $1.6 million.
Devils C Zajac out 4-to-6 months with pectoral injury

Devils C Zajac out 4-to-6 months with pectoral injury

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have lost top centre Travis Zajac for four to six months with a pectoral injury.
Coming home: Cullen picks Wild for 21st NHL season

Coming home: Cullen picks Wild for 21st NHL season

Matt Cullen could have easily called it a career at age 40 after winning consecutive Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Butcher has talks with 5 NHL teams since becoming free agent

Butcher has talks with 5 NHL teams since becoming free agent

Defenceman Will Butcher is attracting plenty of interest on his first day as an NHL free agent since college hockey's top player turned down an opportunity to sign with the Colorado Avalanche.
Oilers bet on Draisaitl's star power, with or without McDavid

Oilers bet on Draisaitl's star power, with or without McDavid

EDMONTON — The two biggest cornerstones of the emerging Edmonton Oilers franchise are now locked up for the long haul.