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Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The standings made it look like the Pittsburgh Penguins were close to making the playoffs last spring. How things look is one thing. How things feel is another. The distinction is not lost on Sidney Crosby .
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Blue Jackets open camp amid lingering grief over death of Johnny Gaudreau

Blue Jackets open camp amid lingering grief over death of Johnny Gaudreau

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets convened for training camp Wednesday weighed down by the grief of losing star forward Johnny Gaudreau three weeks ago.
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Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk opens up about the death of his friend Johnny Gaudreau

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk opens up about the death of his friend Johnny Gaudreau

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk estimated that he tells a story about Johnny Gaudreau's exploits, both the on-ice and off-ice variety, to somebody at least once a week. And he's not going to stop, either.
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Oilers back in training camp looking to build on Stanley Cup loss

Oilers back in training camp looking to build on Stanley Cup loss

EDMONTON — For the Edmonton Oilers, the hope is that they can repeat what the Florida Panthers did last season — win it all the year after losing the Stanley Cup final.
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What the MLSE deal could mean for Toronto fans as Rogers expands its sports empire

What the MLSE deal could mean for Toronto fans as Rogers expands its sports empire

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.'s landmark deal to acquire rival telecom BCE Inc.'s share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment could lead to better — but pricier — fan experiences, says one sports business expert. The $4.
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Stanley Cup champion Panthers getting back to work, insisting it's time to look forward

Stanley Cup champion Panthers getting back to work, insisting it's time to look forward

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Stanley Cup is still making its championship tour of South Florida.
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Edmonton Oilers sign forward Mike Hoffman to professional tryout

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Mike Hoffman to professional tryout

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday that they have signed forward Mike Hoffman to a professional tryout. The 34-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., had 10 goals and 13 assists in 66 games with the San Jose Sharks last season.
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Nick Foligno named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks

Nick Foligno named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Foligno took on a leadership role for the Chicago Blackhawks before he played his first game for the team. That was only the beginning. Foligno became the 35th captain in franchise history on Wednesday.
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Stars lock up 2 key defensemen just before camp with deals for Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley

Stars lock up 2 key defensemen just before camp with deals for Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars locked up two key defensemen with new contracts just before the start of training camp, giving Esa Lindell a $26.25 million, five-year extension and signing Thomas Harley to an $8 million, two-year deal.
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Edler to sign one-day contract to retire as a Vancouver Canuck

Edler to sign one-day contract to retire as a Vancouver Canuck

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday that defenceman Alex Edler will sign a one-day contract in order to officially retire as a member of the NHL team. The signing will be part of a celebration of Edler's career held Oct.
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