Hockey

NHL won't consider punishment for 2018 WJC players until after legal proceedings

TORONTO — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league will not consider any punishment against five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team charged in connection with an alleged gang rape until the conclusion of judicial proceedings.

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NHL to allow players to compete at Winter Olympics in 2026 and 2030

TORONTO — Connor McDavid has craved a chance to play on the sporting world's biggest stage. The Edmonton Oilers captain will get the opportunity to put on the red Maple Leaf and battle for gold in two years time.

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Montreal Canadiens trade centre Sean Monahan to Winnipeg Jets

MONTREAL — Injuries have plagued Sean Monahan's career, but the Winnipeg Jets are confident in his ability to stay healthy.

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Los Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings fired coach Todd McLellan on Friday and named Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season.

Feb 2, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Harmon's five-point effort leads Team King past Team Kloss in PWHL 3-on-3 showcase

TORONTO — Sarah Nurse didn't even hear her name being announced pre-game Thursday. It was the deafening crowd with a camera in front of her showing her on the Jumbotron that allowed her to soak in the moment in front of 16,392 at Scotiabank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024 9:18 PM Read more >

Matthews takes Leafs teammates Nylander, Marner at NHL all-star draft

TORONTO — Auston Matthews kept the family together at the NHL all-star player draft.

Feb 1, 2024 7:31 PM Read more >

Flames aim to give Kuzmenko fresh start, Canucks want Lindholm to bring consistency

Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy knows the importance of fresh starts.

Feb 1, 2024 6:51 PM Read more >

NHLers tight-lipped on charges against members of Canada's 2018 world junior team

TORONTO — The NHL's brightest lights were tight-lipped Thursday about the charges against five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team related to an alleged gang rape.

Feb 1, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >

World junior hockey players' sex assault case to be before London court on Monday

LONDON, Ont. — The sexual assault case of five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team is set to be before a London, Ont., court on Monday.

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MacKinnon, Skinner, Pettersson named NHL's three stars for January

NEW YORK — Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon, Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner and Vancouver centre Elias Pettersson have been named the NHL’s three stars for the month of January.

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