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Theodore ends holdout, agrees to 7-year deal with Vegas
Defenceman Shea Theodore ended his holdout Monday night, agreeing to a seven-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Ex-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasons
At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils.
Former Jets workhorse goalie Ondrej Pavelec retires after 11 NHL seasons
Ondrej Pavelec, who was a workhorse in the Jets' goal after the NHL franchise moved from Atlanta to Winnipeg, announced his retirement Thursday.
Gibson's retro masks homage to hometown, Ducks anniversary
John Gibson is ready to unmask his retro side – times two – in 2018-19.
Early Olympic experience set stage for Brickley's hockey career
Daniel Brickley assembled with the world's greatest athletes in Salt Lake City sixteen years ago. Now 23 and a professional, Brickley recalls the experience as setting the stage for his career in hockey.
Tavares still working overtime
When the London Knights acquired John Tavares in a blockbuster deal on January 8, 2009, team brass knew they were getting a game-changing superstar. As it turned out, it was even better than they expected.
Red Wings star Henrik Zetterberg calls it a career
Henrik Zetterberg knew something wasn't right with his back last January when he stopped practicing. Despite the aches and pains, he did not miss a game all season for the Detroit Red Wings.
Stars All-Star centre Seguin signs $78.8M, 8-year extension
Tyler Seguin showed up in Dallas five years ago mired in a Twitter-fed mess and vowing to show fans he could be one of the faces of the only NHL franchise in Texas.
Scheifele Set To Make His Mark (Again)
What happens when you serve up deserving words of praise to your teammate and captain? If you’re Mark Scheifele, you get the same in return.
Brown Brings Intensity, Positivity
“He’s a guy that when he came to us, he was mature beyond his years." - Dave Brown, GM of the Erie Otters
After the perfect summer, Mikael Backlund is ready for October
How would Mikael Backlund like to see the 2018-19 NHL season play out? Just like his off-season.
Brouwer looks to complement Panthers' up-tempo game
As Troy Brouwer recalls, it wasn’t much fun facing the Florida Panthers. He doesn’t have to worry about that now.
Tkachuk working hard with sights on Senators roster
When the Ottawa Senators selected Brady Tkachuk with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, the expectation by many was that he would return for his sophomore season at Boston University.
With NHL firsts out of the way, DeBrincat sets sights higher
As a kid, the month of December was twice as nice for Alex DeBrincat. As an NHL player, he’s hoping for the same, only in April.
Veteran NHL player Matt Stajan signs signs with Germany's Red Bulls
Veteran NHL centre Matt Stajan is headed to Germany.
The Regent Park connection between Daley, Metropolit
There is a trophy case that greets you when you enter the Regent Park Community Centre on the northeast corner of Shuter and Sackville in the hardscrabble downtown Toronto neighbourhood.
Comeau brings 'disruptive' edge to Dallas
While being described as “disruptive” doesn’t exactly sound like a compliment, it’s the ultimate praise when it comes to Blake Comeau.
After hectic stretch, Mittelstadt ready to put down roots with Buffalo Sabres
Casey Mittelstadt is looking forward to finally setting up shop in one place for an extended period of time.
Maple Leafs defence prospect Timothy Liljegren eager to take next step
Despite some early struggles, Timothy Liljegren never doubted his move to North America.
Young but mature, Skjei ready to help lead Rangers
Skjei points to former Rangers defenceman Ryan McDonagh, who was dealt to the Tampa Bay Lightning last February, as a player that helped teach him the ropes at the NHL level.