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McDavid, Draisaitl aiming for Oilers' breakthrough after playoff disappointments

McDavid, Draisaitl aiming for Oilers' breakthrough after playoff disappointments

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl know their Stanley Cup window is wide open. Two painful playoff exits has the Edmonton Oilers' dynamic duo hungrier than ever to push through.
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NHLPA is reviewing coach Mike Babcock's interactions with Blue Jackets players

NHLPA is reviewing coach Mike Babcock's interactions with Blue Jackets players

The NHL Players’ Association is reviewing the situation with Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock after it came to light earlier this week that he asked players to show him photos on their phone.
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NHLPA execs meeting with Blue Jackets players over Babcock reports

NHLPA execs meeting with Blue Jackets players over Babcock reports

The NHL Players' Association says its executive director and assistant executive director are in Columbus, Ohio, to investigate reports of Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock invading players' privacy.
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Senators captain Brady Tkachuk on Jake Sanderson doubters: 'They'll know soon enough'

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk on Jake Sanderson doubters: 'They'll know soon enough'

HENDERSON, Nev. — Brady Tkachuk knows eyebrows were raised. The Ottawa Senators signed defenceman Jake Sanderson — a player with just 77 games of NHL experience — earlier this month to an eight-year, US$64.
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John Tavares on the Maple Leafs' off-season of change: 'The page has been turned'

John Tavares on the Maple Leafs' off-season of change: 'The page has been turned'

HENDERSON, Nev. — John Tavares could only watch and wait. The Toronto Maple Leafs captain was still processing his team's second-round playoff exit when Kyle Dubas took the stage for an emotional end-of-season press conference.
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Jets sign defenceman Declan Chisholm to one-year, two-way deal

Jets sign defenceman Declan Chisholm to one-year, two-way deal

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Declan Chisholm to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday. The deal carries an annual value of US$775,000. Chisholm, of Bowmanville, Ont.
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Daly expects 'fairly complicated' Senators sale to close soon

Daly expects 'fairly complicated' Senators sale to close soon

HENDERSON, Nev. — The sale of the Ottawa Senators is almost — finally — signed, sealed and delivered. A group led by Michael Andlauer agreed to purchase the NHL club in June for what's believed to be in the neighbourhood of US$1 billion.
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NHL and NHLPA are now planning to hold a scaled-down World Cup of Hockey in February 2025

NHL and NHLPA are now planning to hold a scaled-down World Cup of Hockey in February 2025

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — If a World Cup of Hockey materializes in the near future, it won't be a traditional international tournament like the Olympics.
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New Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock blasts report suggesting he was invading his players' privacy

New Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock blasts report suggesting he was invading his players' privacy

New Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday he had done nothing wrong in asking players to show him photos off their phones, clarifying he was trying to get to know them after a report emerged criticizing him for invasion of privacy.
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Jets make centre Adam Lowry new captain, third to wear 'C' in Winnipeg history

Jets make centre Adam Lowry new captain, third to wear 'C' in Winnipeg history

WINNIPEG — The pride in Adam Lowry's voice was evident after being named captain of the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Lowry is the third Jets captain since the team moved from Atlanta in 2011.
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