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Longtime NHL forward Joel Ward retires

By: Canadian Press

Longtime NHL forward Joel Ward announced his retirement on Monday.

April 27, 2020

NHLers get a kick out of old broadcasts: 'Hilarious how much the game's changed'

By: Canadian Press

Ben Chiarot had seen plenty of Bobby Orr highlights.

April 19, 2020

Blue Jackets sign goalie Korpisalo to 2-year deal

By: Canadian Press

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed All-Star goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to a two-year contract Friday worth a reported $5.6 million.

April 17, 2020

Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov announces retirement

By: Canadian Press

Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov won't be making a return to the NHL.

April 16, 2020

Oilers, Cave family announce new charity honouring forward Colby Cave

By: Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers chairman Bob Nicholson remembers Colby Cave as a tireless worker on the ice and in the community.

April 14, 2020

Statement from NHLPA Executive Director Don Fehr on the Passing of Colby Cave

By: NHLPA Media Release

National Hockey League Players’ Association Executive Director, Don Fehr, today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Colby Cave.

April 11, 2020

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave dies at age 25 after suffering brain bleed

By: Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week.

April 11, 2020

Oilers forward Colby Cave in medically-induced coma after suffering brain bleed

By: Canadian Press

The Edmonton Oilers say forward Colby Cave is out of emergency surgery after suffering a brain bleed.

April 7, 2020

NHL extends self-quarantine guideline until April 15

By: Canadian Press

The NHL has extended its guideline for players and staff to self-quarantine until April 15 and it is possible the coronavirus pandemic could push that back even further.

March 31, 2020

Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19

By: Canadian Press

The Colorado Avalanche say one of their players has recovered after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus.

March 26, 2020

Crosby, Ovechkin favour NHL going directly into the playoffs post-coronavirus

By: Canadian Press

Crosby and Ovechkin said Thursday on separate video conferences for Metropolitan Division teams that they would be in favour of the NHL going right to the playoffs if the league is able to resume the 2019-20 season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 26, 2020

Hockey equipment maker Bauer shifts to medical shields

By: Canadian Press

Hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer has shifted from making visors for helmets to medical visors for those fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

March 26, 2020

Canucks Sports & Entertainment staffer tests positive for COVID-19 virus

By: Canadian Press

A staff member of Canucks Sports & Entertainment has tested positive for COVID-19.

March 16, 2020

Company that owns Jets says it will pay employees during NHL suspension

By: Canadian Press

The company that owns the Winnipeg Jets has made a change in plans, saying it will now pay its part-time workers who will be without employment during the suspension of the NHL season.

March 15, 2020

Canadiens announce program for event staff affected by COVID-19 closures

By: Canadian Press

The Montreal Canadiens announced an assistance program on Sunday for their 1,200 game-day employees without work after the NHL suspended its season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 15, 2020

Bettman: NHL players in isolation while season is on hold

By: Canadian Press

NHL players are staying away from rinks and self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic that has put their season on hold.

March 13, 2020

Longtime Montreal Canadiens centre Henri Richard dead

By: Canadian Press

Henri Richard, the speedy centre who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

March 6, 2020

Blues rule out Bouwmeester for remainder of season, playoffs

By: Canadian Press

St. Louis Blues defenceman Jay Bouwmeester has been ruled out from returning to play in the regular season or in the playoffs.

February 26, 2020

Canadiens assign 19-year-old centre Kotkaniemi to AHL Rocket

By: Canadian Press

The Montreal Canadiens assigned 2018 first-round draft pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket on Saturday.

February 1, 2020

Sharks forward Tomas Hertl out for season with knee injury

By: Canadian Press

Tomas Hertl will miss the rest of the season for the San Jose Sharks with a serious knee injury.

January 30, 2020