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Swedish winger Carl Hagelin retires from the NHL because of an eye injury

Swedish winger Carl Hagelin retires from the NHL because of an eye injury

Carl Hagelin has decided to retire from the NHL at age 35, citing an eye injury that has kept him out of game action for nearly a year and a half.
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Head coach Keefe signs multi-year contract extension with Maple Leafs

Head coach Keefe signs multi-year contract extension with Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Head coach Sheldon Keefe quickly impressed new Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving by being accountable for Toronto's recent playoff failures.
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Maple Leafs sign coach Sheldon Keefe to a multiyear contract extension

Maple Leafs sign coach Sheldon Keefe to a multiyear contract extension

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed coach Sheldon Keefe to a multiyear contract extension.
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Bedard gains knowledge, motivation from McDavid: 'How can I get closer to him?'

Bedard gains knowledge, motivation from McDavid: 'How can I get closer to him?'

Connor Bedard says he’s not Connor McDavid and wants to carve his own path as a player. But the 18-year-old from North Vancouver, B.C., won’t enter the NHL thinking McDavid’s lofty numbers are out of reach.
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Edmonton Oilers sign Gagner, Sutter to tryout deals ahead of training camp

Edmonton Oilers sign Gagner, Sutter to tryout deals ahead of training camp

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forwards Sam Gagner and Brandon Sutter to professional tryout agreements ahead of training camp.
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Pegula appoints himself NHL Sabres president, dissolves parent company that also oversaw NFL's Bills

Pegula appoints himself NHL Sabres president, dissolves parent company that also oversaw NFL's Bills

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The NFL's Buffalo Bills and the NHL's Sabres will operate as separate entities after the teams’ owner Terry Pegula dissolved their parent company on Monday.
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Toronto Maple Leafs sign ex-Anaheim Ducks defenceman to one-year deal

Toronto Maple Leafs sign ex-Anaheim Ducks defenceman to one-year deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Simon Benoit to a one-year contract worth US$775,000. Benoit spent three seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals and notching seven assists in 137 games.
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Capitals add president of hockey operations to Brian MacLellan's title along with general manager

Capitals add president of hockey operations to Brian MacLellan's title along with general manager

The Washington Capitals have promoted Brian MacLellan to president of hockey operations to go along with his general manager duties. MacLellan has been the team’s GM since 2014 and previously held the title of vice president.
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Matthews says focus solely on hockey, winning after signing extension

Matthews says focus solely on hockey, winning after signing extension

TORONTO — Auston Matthews will be well paid to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a Stanley Cup championship.
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Rangers hire Hall of Fame U.S. women's star Angela Ruggiero as a hockey operations adviser

Rangers hire Hall of Fame U.S. women's star Angela Ruggiero as a hockey operations adviser

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have hired Hockey Hall of Famer Angela Ruggiero as a hockey operations adviser. The team announced the addition of Ruggiero on Friday along with several front office changes.
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