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Caps re-sign Leonard to 8-year, $84M extension
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Ryan Leonard to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.[read more]
Leagues, unions urge action against escalating threats from bettors
The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and their players' unions are urging state gambling regulators to combat escalating harassment and violent threats from sports bettors.[read more]
Capitals say Ovechkin was asked to appear in Putin political ad
The Capitals told The Associated Press that Alex Ovechkin was asked to participate in an ad this summer for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party.[read more]
Batherson signs 8-year, $86 million extension with Senators
Senators forward Drake Batherson has signed an eight-year, $86 million extension through the 2034-35 season.[read more]
Wild sign head coach Hynes to multiyear contract extension
The Wild have signed head coach John Hynes to a multiyear contract extension, the club announced Tuesday.[read more]
Red Wings promote Horcoff to interim GM
Red Wings promote assistant general manager Shawn Horcoff to interim GM on Tuesday as the search for Steve Yzerman's replacement continues.[read more]
Blackhawks name Bedard, 21, 2nd-youngest captain in franchise history
The Blackhawks named Connor Bedard, 21, as captain, the second-youngest captain in franchise history. Jonathan Toews was 20 when he received the honor.[read more]
NHL superstar poll: Summer highlights, Texas expansion team names, fan culture
We asked a panel of stars at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour for their takes on a variety of hot topics.[read more]
Busy Canadiens sign deal with St. Louis, welcome Kreider
It was a busy Monday for the Montreal Canadiens, who signed coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear extension just before training camp opens, and also introduced veteran forward Chris Kreider, 35, who signed a one-year contract with the club on Saturday.[read more]
Breakout forwards: Why Quinn, Coronato should take the next step
Sean breaks down which fantasy hockey forwards have the right conditions to break out this season.[read more]