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A look at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena as it undergoes a $350-million-plus facelift

A look at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena as it undergoes a $350-million-plus facelift

TORONTO — A look at Scotiabank Arena, which is undergoing more than $350 million in renovations: BEGINNINGS: The arena, which covers 665,000 square feet and six floors, opened in February 1999 as the Air Canada Centre and was renamed Scotiabank Arena
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Should NHL refs speak to the media? Players weigh in: 'Get it from the horse's mouth'

Should NHL refs speak to the media? Players weigh in: 'Get it from the horse's mouth'

Leon Draisaitl has left the rink frustrated by a call more than once. The Edmonton Oilers star might get an explanation from a referee or linesman on the ice. That doesn't mean Draisaitl is in agreement.
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MLSE offers first peek at more than $350 million in Scotiabank Arena renovations

MLSE offers first peek at more than $350 million in Scotiabank Arena renovations

TORONTO — As Scotiabank Arena approaches its 25th anniversary in February, the downtown venue is undergoing renovations worth more than $350 million.
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Changing of the guard in the NHL? AP predicts the Stanley Cup champion and top award winners

Changing of the guard in the NHL? AP predicts the Stanley Cup champion and top award winners

The 2023-24 NHL season arrives with a handful of new teams ready to take the leap to contending status. There are also plenty of others trying to hang on to playoff spots.
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Capitals' 5-foot 7, 140-pound Matthew Phillips tops the list of season-opening NHL roster surprises

Capitals' 5-foot 7, 140-pound Matthew Phillips tops the list of season-opening NHL roster surprises

Matthew Phillips is 140 pounds and listed at 5-foot-7. More important, he is listed on an NHL roster. Phillips making the Washington Capitals at the start of the season is one of the biggest surprises around the league.
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The art of the chirp: NHL players on what makes a good trash-talker, just in time for the season

The art of the chirp: NHL players on what makes a good trash-talker, just in time for the season

TORONTO (AP) — Nazem Kadri has been involved in more than a few verbal sparring matches and the Calgary forward certainly knows how to dish it out during any on-ice war of words. “I’ve had my fair share,” he told the Canadian Press.
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As the NHL season begins, the long-anticipated salary cap boom is coming in the summer of 2024

As the NHL season begins, the long-anticipated salary cap boom is coming in the summer of 2024

Welcome to what folks around the NHL hope is the last season of the flat cap era.
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Bedard vs. Crosby included in Tuesday's NHL's opening night action

Bedard vs. Crosby included in Tuesday's NHL's opening night action

There are three games and plenty of storylines as the NHL opens its regular season Tuesday night.
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Maple Leafs host the Canadiens to open season

Maple Leafs host the Canadiens to open season

Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Maple Leafs -301, Canadiens +234; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens for the season opener.
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Canucks host the Oilers for first game of 2023 season

Canucks host the Oilers for first game of 2023 season

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, British Columbia; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Oilers -169, Canucks +142; over/under is 6.
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