Professional hockey
Lane Lambert, a 60-year-old native of Melfort, Saskatchewan, who played 300 combined NHL games in the 1980s and won the Stanley Cup as an assistant coach with Washington in 2018, takes the reins as the head coach of the Seattle Kraken. This marks his first opportunity as a head coach,
Hockey teams
The Washington Capitals are preparing to face off against the Vancouver Canucks, who have been heavily relying on the skills of standout defenseman Quinn Hughes. Coach Spencer Carbery has identified Hughes as a top priority for the Capitals, citing his large impact on the game in all three zones. In
Hockey teams
The Washington Capitals announced Sunday afternoon that assistant coach Mitch Love will be placed on leave pending the results of an investigation by the NHL. The investigation was initiated this summer after the league received a letter containing allegations about Love's personal conduct. Love, a top candidate for
Sports associations
The New York Islanders have brought in a new executive to lead their hockey operations, hiring Mathieu Darche as their general manager and executive vice-president on Friday. Darche, a two-time Stanley Cup-winning assistant, takes over the role from Lou Lamoriello, whose contract was not renewed. The 48-year-old former player brings
Sports associations
Rogers Sportsnet's use of Triumph's "Lay It on the Line" in NHL playoff promos has led to an unexpected resurgence for the legendary rock power trio, marking a significant chapter in their 50-year journey. The band's drummer, Gil Moore, expressed shock and
Abused women
In recent years, the hockey romance sub-genre has gained significant popularity, with searches for "hockey romance" on Amazon Canada increasing by 20 per cent year over year. The sports romance genre as a whole has also seen a surge in sales, with 70 per cent of the bestsellers
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The National Hockey League's popular fundraising event, Stanley Pup, is set to return in 2025 with a unique twist. This year's competition will feature 32 adoptable dogs, each representing one of the league's teams, as they compete for the coveted title. The second annual
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Sheldon Keefe's unceremonious dismissal by the Toronto Maple Leafs in May has sparked a debate about the coach's impact on the team's performance. As Keefe takes the helm of the New Jersey Devils, the NHL's attention turns to the coach's
Los Angeles Kings
Former UND defenseman Derek Forbort has agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Vancouver Canucks, marking his return to the West Coast. According to the NHL's free agency period, Forbort's contract will include a $1.3 million base salary and a $200,000
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As the 2023 NHL draft approaches, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is trying to quell rumors surrounding star player Mitch Marner's future with the team. Marner, who has a year left on his contract, has been the subject of speculation about whether he will sign an
Professional hockey
As the Toronto Maple Leafs hold their annual year-end media scrum, the somber mood is a testament to the team's dismal playoff drought, which is now in its fifth year. Centre Matt Stajan lamented the prolonged absence from postseason play, highlighting the frustration and stagnation that has plagued
Professional hockey
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