Dolores Claman, the woman behind the catchy tune that used to introduce CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts, has died at 94. Claman’s daughter Madeleine Morris said Saturday her mother died in Spain this week, about two years after she was diagnosed with dementia. “She was a good, ripe old age, and she had an
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Julien Gauthier on a one-year contract. President and general manager Chris Drury announced the agreement on Friday. Gauthier played in 30 games with the Rangers this past season, collecting two goals and six assists. He scored his first
In the midst of a congested off-season, the Vancouver Canucks have taken care of one piece of business — naming their new American Hockey League affiliate. The club didn’t venture far in choosing the new moniker, opting to call the team the Abbotsford Canucks. “To have this finally out, for the fans in Abbotsford and
We’ve come a long way since “Ottawa apologizes.” Yes, the good old days of ’92 when the Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning joined the NHL and poor Mel Bridgman, Ottawa’s rookie GM, kept trying to pick ineligible players. Then had to apologize. The NHL was a different operation back then, not nearly as sophisticated in
There isn’t a long list of notable hockey figures born in the United Arab Emirates. Add a Zimbabwean background and a Saskatoon upbringing and the list gets even shorter. Vukie Mpofu moved to Saskatchewan prior to his first birthday and soon became immersed in Canada’s pastime. Now 25, he has found himself on the path to increasingly
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche sent veteran defenseman Ryan Graves to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in a move made with an eye on the upcoming expansion draft of the Seattle Kraken. In exchange, the Avalanche acquired forward Mikhail Maltsev and a second-round selection this year from New Jersey. By trading Graves
The Colorado Avalanche sent veteran defenceman Ryan Graves to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in a move made with an eye on the upcoming expansion draft of the Seattle Kraken. In exchange, the Avalanche acquired forward Mikhail Maltsev and a second-round selection this year from New Jersey. By trading Graves — along with
SEATTLE (AP) — When the NHL hit the accelerator on expansion some 30 years ago it brought hockey to untapped markets, warm weather destinations and established a footprint throughout all corners of North America. It also created some pretty terrible teams and wins were hard to come by in places like Tampa Bay, Anaheim, Ottawa,
Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber’s future is uncertain, according to multiple reports. The 35-year-old defenseman may not play next season — and possibly beyond — due to lingering knee, foot, ankle and thumb injuries. He missed the Canadiens’ final eight regular-season games with a thumb injury but played 22 games (one goal, five assists) during
BOSTON (AP) — It’s not the $24.6 million that’s going to change Brandon Carlo. It’s the six years. The Boston Bruins defenseman said he’s not going to rush out and buy anything flashy after signing a new contract extension. But having a long-term commitment from the team was “a huge compliment,” and he wants to
It’s not the $24.6 million US that’s going to change Brandon Carlo. It’s the six years. The Boston Bruins defenceman said he’s not going to rush out and buy anything flashy after signing a new contract extension. But having a long-term commitment from the team was “a huge compliment,” and he wants to use the
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Teddy Blueger is sticking with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team announced Wednesday it signed the 26-year-old forward to a two-year contract with an average salary of $2.2 million. Blueger, who worked on Pittsburgh’s fourth line, tied a career high with 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 43 games for the Metropolitan
The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to a three-year contract extension with assistant coach Luke Richardson. The Canadiens announced the move one day after promoting Dominique Ducharme to full head coach and signing him to a three-year contract extension. Ducharme had been serving as interim head coach after replacing the fired Claude Julien on Feb. 24.
It’s hard for Duncan Keith to say goodbye to yesterday. Pekka Rinne, too. Even more difficult for Zach Parise and Ryan Suter because it wasn’t their call. Moving on from the past is an early theme of the NHL offseason. Chicago traded Keith after 16 seasons that included three Stanley Cup titles. Rinne retired following
Florida Panthers coach Joel Quenneville has offered to participate in Chicago’s review of allegations by a former player who says he was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010. Quenneville, 62, coached Chicago to three Stanley Cup titles over 10-plus seasons before he was fired by the team in November 2018. He was hired
MONTREAL – Dominique Ducharme was officially named the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday after leading the club on an electric playoff run all the way to the Stanley Cup final. The Habs announced that Ducharme has agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season, removing the “interim” qualifier that’s been
Dominique Ducharme has been officially named the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens after leading the club on an electric playoff run all the way to the Stanley Cup final. The Canadiens have announced that Ducharme has agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season. The 48-year-old was promoted to the role of
SEATTLE (AP) — Seats have been bolted into position throughout the upper deck and into the lower bowl. All the concrete has been poured and on the floor of Climate Pledge Arena, the outline of the rink is waiting to be covered in ice. Builders say the home for the newest NHL franchise, the Seattle