3 h. ago SIMMONS SAYS: Max Domi is about to get the juiciest opportunity of his NHL career

Max Domi will have the opportunity of a hockey lifetime when the Maple Leafs begin training camp on Thursday. This is already Domi’s 11th season in the National Hockey League but he’s never started a camp on the definitive first line of a contending NHL team. He will enter camp as the right winger with […]

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8 h. ago The spotlight on Edmonton Oilers young guns will quickly shift to battles on the big club: 9 Things

With Oilers Rookie camp now well underway and one young gun’s game under their belts, Edmonton’s pre-season has hit its stride. But on a team with back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, the kids will quickly be overshadowed by the veterans, as only one of two of the prospects will be on the big club this […]

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11 h. ago Ontario Provincial Park will soon be covered in gorgeous fall colours you need to see

We may be at the tail end of summer, but you can see the first signs of fall colours poking their way through the foliage everywhere in Ontario, and Killarney Provincial Park is no different.Nestled in the La Cloche Mountains on Georgian Bay, Killarney Provincial Park boasts 645 square kilometres of vast wilderness ready for you to explore. The fall colours completely swallow the surrounding forests by early October, a mix of rusty and fiery reds, bright oranges, and warm amber hues.There are so many things to do in and around the park that you can easily make Killarney Provincial Park a fall road trip destination, but if you're strictly interested in the fall foliage, then there are two points of interest you want to check out while you're there: Granite Ridge Trail and Cranberry Bog Trail.These two trails are popular stops for those looking for picturesque views and a surefire opportunity to catch the fall colours at their best. For a less crowded optio...

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11 h. ago Haunted Halloween event to take over abandoned Target location in Toronto

Toronto is about to get a brand-new Halloween attraction taking over an already chill-inducing venue: Cloverdale Mall's abandoned Target location.This fully immersive and nightmare-inducing playground, dubbed 13 Rooms, will let you step straight into over a dozen terrifying worlds, with no two rooms being quite the same. Rooms with themes like "Deadly Dolls," "Sinister Cinema," "Pumpkin Hollow," and more will offer a variety of frights for whatever kind of scare you're craving this fall. This attraction from the team behind the Screemers haunted house franchise is designed to be an immersive cinematic experience that will live perfectly on your social media feed, with spooky photo opportunities all around. And, like Screemers' other haunted house attractions, you'll want to pay very close attention to anything that may be lurking in the corners. Each space comes to life with dra...

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15 h. ago Former NHLPA head Bob Goodenow, who led players through two long lockouts, dead at 72

Former NHL Players’ Association executive director Bob Goodenow, who held the post for 13 years and led players through two long work stoppages, has died. The NHLPA said in a release that Goodenow died suddenly at age 72. A cause of death was not given. Goodenow became the NHLPA’s second executive director in 1992, succeeding […]

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15 h. ago Blue Jays’ starting playoff rotation worth monitoring as season’s end nears

In the aftermath of Kevin Gausman’s masterpiece against the visiting Houston Astros when the veteran right-hander spun a complete game shutout, Blue Jays manager John Schneider felt the pitcher was peaking at the right time. The same can’t be said for veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, whose trajectory seems to be heading in the wrong direction. […]

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16 h. ago Why Calgary Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia believes he’s on the right path

Flames second-rounder Jacob Battaglia on his future plan: ‘I’m just very set on finishing my years in the OHL and making the jump, whenever I’m ready’

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18 h. ago Maple Leaf kids show spunk in losing rookie event opener to Senators

The final score Saturday won’t be remembered by the Maple Leafs talent evaluators as much as the spirit of their rookie squad. Opening the Prospects Showdown at the Bell Centre in Montreal against the Ottawa Senators’ freshmen, they were down three at one stage before a strong rally nearly tied an eventual 4-3 loss. Luke […]

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18 h. ago F1 driver Max Verstappen makes Nurburgring debut in endurance racing

NURBURG, Germany — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen made his debut at the Nurburgring Endurance Series on Saturday by finishing seventh in a field of 19 starters. Verstappen used a gap in the F1 calendar after winning the Italian Grand Prix last weekend to dabble in endurance sportscar racing by completing the four-hour race in […]

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20 h. ago Vancouver Canucks hosting free live stream of prospects game tonight in Everett

There's no play-by-play call to go with the game between the Canucks' up and comers and the Seattle Kraken youngsters that starts at 6 p.m.

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21 h. ago 'Wow, who's that guy?': Oilers hockey boss with great review of late

This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, a solid review of David Tomasek, who has been skating with Edmonton veterans at Connor McDavid’s captain skates. Tomasek, 6-feet, 2-inches, 210 pounds, was signed out of the top Swedish league as a 29-year-old having led that league in scoring last season. Said Bowman to Bob Stauffer […]

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21 h. ago Blackhawks solidify goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to 3

CHICAGO — The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension on Saturday. The 24-year-old Knight has one more year left on his contract, with the extension securing him through the 2029-30 season. The Blackhawks acquired Knight, along with […]

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22 h. ago L.A. Kings forward Corey Perry has knee surgery that will sideline him for 6

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Kings forward Corey Perry will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery. The 40-year-old Perry was injured Friday while skating at his new team’s training complex, the team announced Saturday. The Kings will report for training camp in less than a week, and their season […]

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25 h. ago Which Oilers prospects stood out in rookie Battle of Alberta?

Perhaps the biggest thing that stood out in the game was how much Isaac Howard didn't stand out at all in his inaugural on-ice competition in Oilers threads

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34 h. ago Five Calgary Flames hopefuls who impressed in NextGen victory over Edmonton Oilers

Sam Honzek, Matvei Gridin, Owen Say, Mace’o Phillips and Nathan Brisson impressed for the Flames rookies in Friday’s win in Edmonton.

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34 h. ago Two good things, two bad things and two numbers as Oilers rookies lose 6

Thirteen of Edmonton’s Top 25 prospects, as ranked by the Cult of Hockey this summer, were in the Edmonton-Calgary prospect game Friday night at the downtown arena. Edmonton lost the match 6-5, but that wasn’t the story. The game was defined by individual performances, some good, some bad. Here are critical Two Good Things, Two […]

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42 h. ago Oilers prospect begins pro journey by taking on McDavid and Draisaitl

Samuel Jonsson’s showdowns with the two Edmonton Oilers superstars and their teammates were the highlight of his summer

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42 h. ago Oilers notebook: Roby Jarventie is an intriguing training camp story, but can he stay healthy?

“He hits a one-timer better than anybody. He can make small-area plays. He won’t kill you with his speed but he’s got poise"

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43 h. ago Maple Leafs keeping close eye on trio of hidden gems at Prospects Showdown

Missing key draft assets because of past trades, Toronto hopes this weekend's rookie tourney in Montreal yields some future talent.

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43 h. ago Hot shots to line up on top trio for Edmonton Oilers prospects vs Calgary

This in from Tony Brar of Edmonton Oilers TV, news that for tonight’s rookie game against the Calgary Flames prospects Edmonton has put together it’s two hot shot rookie wingers on the same line. Ike Howard and Matt Savoie are on the top line with big German import Josh Samanski. EDM Rookies lineup vs. CGY […]

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