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Avalanche star defenceman Cale Makar is out for Game 1 of the WCF

Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Golden Knights the team confirmed on Wednesday. The team did not disclose the nature of the injury, but said the blueliner is day-to-day, per ESPN’s Emily Kaplan.


Three-time Stanley Cup winner Toews announces retirement after 16 NHL seasons

Jonathan Toews is retiring from his playing career. He appeared in all 82 games for the Jets this season, scoring 11 goals and adding 18 assists. The 2010 Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the playoffs’ most valuable player, Toews has 383 goals and 529 assists in 1,149 games. The former Chicago captain reflected on his time on the ice.


Wolves 'may have cracked' Akhtyamov but Marlies keep faith in 'best goalie in the playoffs'

After Chicago scored on four of 26 shots to stay alive in the Calder Cup Finals, Wolves coach Spiros Anastas suggested his team may have finally "cracked" Artur Akhtyamov. But John Gruden shrugged off that comment while confirming Akhtyamov will start again Friday. "He has been the best goalie in the playoffs," the Marlies coach said. "I expect him to be great again."


'I let my team down': Leafs prospects taking accountability during Marlies run

Marlies defenceman William Villeneuve made an "unacceptable" turnover that led to Chicago's OT goal in Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals. "I let my team down," the 24-year-old said. "I just gotta focus on tomorrow and be better." In the Conference Final, Easton Cowan made a similar comment after his own costly turnover and immediately responded with a big goal.


Rishaug reacts as Oilers close in on hiring Mike Babcock

With all signs pointing to Mike Babcock becoming the new head coach of the Oilers, Ryan Rishaug joins SportsCentre to share his thoughts on what he calls a 'risky' decision as well as Babcock's history behind the bench.


Toews to announce retirement after 16 NHL seasons

The Winnipeg Jets and Jonathan Toews will hold a media availability on Friday to announce his retirement from his NHL playing career. Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks, finishes his storied career with 383 goals and 529 assists in 1,149 games.


Babcock cleared in NHL investigation as Oilers close in on coach

Mike Babcock has been cleared to coach again in the NHL. “The League has completed its review of Mike Babcock’s tenure in Columbus, and of certain alleged conduct associated therewith. Our investigation has concluded that, even in a light least favorable to Mr. Babcock, there is no current basis to restrict his employment in the League,” the NHL said in a statement released Thursday afternoon.


Who might be in play?

In a new Ray & Dregs podcast, Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger examine the names in trade speculation, including Matthew Knies, Bowen Byram and Vincent Trocheck.


The Talking Point: Which defenceman would you rather - Nurse or Rielly?

Darnell Nurse has reportedly requested a trade out of Edmonton, while the Maple Leafs are exploring interest in Morgan Rielly. Which veteran defenceman would you rather acquire? TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce weighs in on Nurse and Rielly being on the trading block in The Talking Point.


Cullen surges up rankings: 'My skill set is up there with the best guys in this draft'

After missing the start of the season due to injury, NTDP forward Wyatt Cullen has been rising quickly up NHL draft lists. The son of three-time Cup champion Matt Cullen is promising to bring clutch play and high-end talent to whichever team grabs him this month. "I think my skill set is up there with the best guys in this draft," he said.


Maple Leafs name ex-Kings coach Hiller as new bench boss

Jim Hiller has been named the 41st head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hiller spent parts of the last three seasons as coach of the Kings before he was fired in March. He had a 93-58-24 record in Los Angeles, falling in the first round of the playoffs in two runs with the club. TSN's Mark Masters has more.


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