2 h. ago No surprises as Canadiens make final cuts ahead of season opener in Toronto

Oliver Kapanen earns the one vacant forward spot and Joe Veleno makes the team as Habs get ready to play Wednesday in Toronto.

Sport

3 h. ago The Edmonton Oilers shuffle it up on Sunday, send veteran winger out as the start of the regular season looms

The Edmonton Oilers had an off-day Saturday, but were back on the practice lanes Sunday with final roster cuts imminent. One immediate result is that veteran winger Max Jones has been placed on waivers, for the purpose of assignment to Bakersfield. Jones got injured early in training camp and has not been in the lineup […]

Culture

4 h. ago Ottawa Senators swing their axe with Opening Night on the horizon

The Ottawa Senators wasted no time making decisions. Steve Staios, the club’s president of hockey operations and general manager, and coach Travis Green must submit the club’s 23-man roster to the National Hockey League’s head office by 5 p.m. Monday as the Senators prepare to open the season against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. […]

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17 h. ago Cowan: Canadiens have some tough decisions to make, which is a good problem

Adam Engström, Florian Xhekaj and Owen Beck show they're ready for NHL, but there probably won't be spots for them when the Habs open the season.

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29 h. ago Maple Leafs juggle exhibition, practice lines around Dennis Hildeby’s start

To be or not to Hildeby. That is the question, actually one of many, as the Maple Leafs embark on tonight’s final NHL exhibition game in Detroit ahead of Wednesday’s regular-season opener. Dennis Hildeby is expected to start in net, looking to extend a strong pre-season (a .944 save percentage in two games) and make […]

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3 d. ago Cowan: Florian Xhekaj brings back memories of Shayne Corson with Canadiens

Battling for a season-opening roster spot, Habs unicorn plays similar physical game, will drop gloves if needed and can provide offence.

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5 d. ago Alcaraz beats Fritz at Japan Open for eighth title of season

The Spaniard has struggled with an ankle injury this week in Tokyo

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6 d. ago Daniel Caesar surprend ses fans avec un concert improvisé à Montréal

Le chanteur canadien Daniel Caesar a offert toute une surprise à ses fans montréalais dimanche soir.

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1 week ago Tim Hortons' 'TimShop' merch store replacing closed Toronto Eaton Centre business

For Tim Hortons fanatics who feel the tumblers and mugs at select stores just aren't enough merch, you're in luck, because the coffee chain is opening a dedicated brick-and-mortar merch store, the TimShop, in CF Toronto Eaton Centre this fall.Hoarding is now up around the future TimShop, advertising a grand opening in Nov. 2025.The new merch store is set to take over the retail space previously occupied by Bentley for over a decade until its closure last month. The Bentley store at the Eaton Centre closed in August after over a decade in business. JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com"The TimShop store at the Eaton Centre will be a holiday season pop-up expected to be open from early November to the end of December. It is the first retail store of its kind for us and is an extension of TimShop.ca," a Tim Hortons media representative told blogTO.     View this post on Instagram         ...

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1 week ago Flames forward Justin Kirkland relieved after clearing key hurdle in surgery comeback

Sunday’s pre-season opener at the Saddledome marked Justin Kirkland’s first game action since he suffered a torn ACL on Nov. 29, 2024

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1 week ago ‘Nice to get that over with’: Flames forward clears another hurdle in return from surgery

Sunday’s pre-season opener at the Saddledome marked Justin Kirkland’s first game action since he suffered a torn ACL on Nov. 29, 2024

Science

2 w. ago Calgary Hitmen show resiliency on road, down Lethbridge Hurricanes in WHL season opener

With 13 players making their WHL debuts, the Hitmen start strong, see their lead evaporate but ultimately prevail in Lethbridge

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2 w. ago Calgary Roughnecks face big test in festive home opener for 2025

The Riggers release their schedule, will welcome the reigning champion Buffalo Bandits for their Home Opener party during Christmas week.

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2 w. ago AJHL's Calgary Canucks tap Olympian Mat Robinson as new head coach

On the eve of their season opener, the Canucks announce the appointment of a medallist from the 2018 Olympics as their head coach.

Culture

2 w. ago Regina Pats ready for the puck to drop on a fresh WHL season

The Regina Pats are set to open the season in Swift Current on Friday night. It’s a fresh start for a young team, but the spotlight will be on prospects Maddox Shultz and Liam Pue.

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2 w. ago Edmonton Oilers GM Bowman still waiting on McDavid; won’t pursue Hart

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid’s unresolved contract situation hangs over the Edmonton Oilers as training camp opens. The superstar captain is entering the final season of his eight-year, US$100-million deal and has been eligible to sign an extension since July 1. McDavid has repeatedly said he wants to take his time before deciding his future. Oilers […]

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2 w. ago Arsenal subs come through in win at Athletic Bilbao in Champions League

Viktor Gyokeres was off target in his Champions League debut for Arsenal. The London club’s substitutes were decisive, though, in a 2-0 win for the Gunners at Athletic Bilbao on the opening night of this season’s competition Tuesday. Gabriel Martinelli scored shortly after he came on and Leandro Trossard — who had replaced Gyokeres — […]

Sport

3 w. ago Auspicious opening to the CPO season with violinist Gil Shaham

It was good to welcome the Calgary Philharmonic back for their new season of concerts, a point emphasized by Marc Stevens, the CPO’s president and CEO, in his series of opening remarks. This is a transitional year for the CPO. After two terms as conductor, Rune Bergmann was given a grand sendoff in June as […]

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3 w. ago Junior hockey league winds up in court after expansion Cloverdale team is shut down ahead of season opener

PJHL says new team doesn't meet their bylaw standards,, and it's all part of team owners squabbling all off-season about various points

Sport

3 w. ago Why exactly is Connor McDavid holding out on a contract extension?

The sound of skate blades meeting ice echoed through Rogers Place on Thursday as Rookie camp got underway to officially open the gates on a new season for the Edmonton Oilers. But the shadow hanging over the organization continues to grow darker every day that passes with Connor McDavid heading into the final year of […]

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