Canucks sign Chiasson to PTO
The Vancouver Canucks have signed right winger Alex Chiasson to a professional tryout contract, general manager Jim Benning announced on Wednesday.
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Sabres sign RFA Dahlin to three-year, $18M deal
The Buffalo Sabres signed defenceman Rasmus Dahlin to a three-year, $18 million contract on Wednesday. Dahlin, a restricted free agent this off-season, will carry a cap hit of $6 million under the new deal.
Chiarelli and Hitchcock join Blues front office
The St. Louis Blues announced Wednesday that the team has named Peter Chiarelli vice president of hockey operations, while Ken Hitchcock will rejoin the team as coaching consultant.
T-Wolves fire president Rosas after two seasons
The Minnesota Timberwolves fired president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas on Wednesday, less than a week before training camp in yet another change in leadership for this long-languishing franchise.
Roethlisberger to do 'everything he can' to play vs. Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Wednesday he's going to do "everything he can" to be available to play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals after suffering a left pectoral injury in a Week 2 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Rivers wants to convince Simmons to stay with 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers wants to change Ben Simmons' mind. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the star guard has told the team that he will not report to training camp next week and does not plan to play for the franchise again.
Kane facing new allegations of sexual assault, domestic battery
The Mercury News, based in San Jose, is reporting that Evander Kane is facing accusations of domestic violence and sexual assault allegations leveled by his estranged wife Anna Kane in a restraining order application.
Doctors condemn plans for packed arenas in reeling Alberta
More than a dozen infectious disease and critical care doctors are calling on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers to drop plans to play games in full-capacity arenas this season as the province of Alberta lurches into an unprecedented medical crisis amid the fourth wave of COVID-19.
Insider Trading: Eichel's medical path, future remain unclear
TSN Hockey Insiders Pierre LeBrun and Darren Dreger have the latest on Jack Eichel's medical path as well as his future, discuss if there's any sense of urgency for Morgan Rielly or the Leafs to get a new deal done before the season starts, Eric Staal committing to play another season, and more.
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Dorion on contact talks with Tkachuk: 'We know Brady will be signed'
Senators GM Pierre Dorion updates where contract talks stand with Brady Tkachuk ahead of training camp, and says he's confident a deal will get done with the star winger.
Holland: Keith still in quarantine; 'For some people, it's difficult' to get vaccinated
Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland said on Wednesday the team expects newly acquired defenceman Duncan Keith to be available next Friday after completely his quarantine. The team confirmed that the 38-year-old defenceman recently became fully vaccinated, making him unavailable until Oct. 1.
Hyman on his excitement to play with McDavid, comparisons to playing with Matthews
Oilers forward Zach Hyman discusses how excited he is to play alongside Connor McDavid and what he's learned playing with dynamic players in his career. Hyman also compares playing alongside McDavid to Auston Matthews and John Tavares.
Oilers G Stalock unlikely to play this season with heart condition
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Alex Stalock is unlikely to play this season as he continues to get evaluated for a possible heart condition. Duncan Keith will be join the team for training camp on Oct. 1 as he is currently in quarantine.
Nylander plans to be fully vaccinated by start of season
A masked William Nylander spoke to the media on Tuesday, and admitted that he is only partially vaccinated, but says it 'was an easy choice' to be ready for the start of the season with fans in the stands.
NHL Training Camps Open
Negotiations for Pettersson, Hughes 'complex' says Benning
Though GM Jim Benning bolstered his roster with a flurry of moves over the off-season, the Canucks have yet to sign restricted free agents Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, two of the team's most promising young stars.
Takeaways from the opening day of Leafs training camp
Morgan Rielly’s contract status and Auston Matthews’ wrist where among the talking points at media day, Kristen Shilton writes.
NHL camps open as teams take stock of unvaccinated players
Tyler Bertuzzi is the only unvaccinated Detroit Red Wings player going into training camp and faces the potential of missing all of his team's games in Canada this season as a result, general manager Steve Yzerman said Wednesday.
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'I've always had a bit of a bite': Garland looking forward to bringing grit to Canucks
Conor Garland says he is excited to join Vancouver, and believes the talent on the team should help them have deep runs in the playoffs. The Canucks forward also says his competitive nature brings out physical play, and 'bite' in his game.
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Ekman-Larsson: 'I believe we have a chance to win here'
Oliver Ekman-Larsson says he is happy to get a fresh start in Vancouver, and admits he already feels comfortable in the city. The Canucks defenceman also said he can't wait to get on the ice as he believes the team is good enough to compete in the playoffs.
AL Wild Card Race
Rays clinch playoff spot with win over Blue Jays
Kevin Kiermaier was hit by a pitch, apparent retribution for scooping up a Toronto scouting report two days earlier, and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a postseason berth with a 7-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
MLB Doubleheader
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Settle in for an MLB doubleheader with playoff implications as the New York Mets take on the Boston Red Sox followed by the San Francisco Giants going head to head against the San Diego Padres. Watch LIVE on TSN3, TSN.ca, the TSN App and on TSN Direct.
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Mitchell: ‘Borucki is for sure going to be suspended’
Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by TSN Blue Jays reporter Scott Mitchell to discuss the wild ending to the Jays game with Ryan Borucki hitting Kevin Kiermaier.
'I would consider myself the MVP': Vlad Jr. dishes on AL MVP race, 50 HR goal, and more
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sits down with Marly Rivera to discuss how frustrating the start to his career was, what advice his dad gives him about hitting, why he considers himself the AL MVP over Shohei Ohtani, how much respect he has for Ohtani as a player, and his goal of hitting 50 home runs this season.
Reds manager Bell agrees to 2-year extension
The Cincinnati Reds and manager David Bell announced a two-year extension through of his contract through 2023.
