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Hedman succeeds Stamkos as Lightning captain
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Wednesday, 18 September 2024 11:43
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain Wednesday as training camp opened, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos.Hedman, who is going into his 16th season with Tampa Bay, was considered the obvious choice to get the "C" after the Lightning did not re-sign Stamkos and their longtime captain…
Bruins goalie Swayman not in camp without deal
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Wednesday, 18 September 2024 10:35
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBoston Bruins No. 1 goalie Jeremy Swayman will not be on the ice for the start of training camp until he has a contract.General manager Don Sweeney said Wednesday that he's disappointed that he hasn't worked out a deal with the restricted free agent, but he's confident that the team will sign him before Dec. 1, the deadline…
Foligno is first Blackhawks captain since Toews
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Wednesday, 18 September 2024 09:40
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCHICAGO -- Nick Foligno took on a leadership role for the Chicago Blackhawks before he played his first game for the team.That was only the beginning.Foligno became the 35th captain in franchise history on Wednesday. The move was announced by the team on the eve of its first official practice of training camp."I am beyond honored to serve…
Rogers buys out Bell for majority stake in MLSE
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Wednesday, 18 September 2024 08:50
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRogers Communications announced on Wednesday it has purchased Bell Canada Enterprises' 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment for $4.7 billion, giving the media giant a majority stake ownership of Canada's largest and most valuable sports conglomerate.MLSE owns the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, NBA's Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC of the MLS, the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, the AHL's…
Canucks' Joshua reveals he had tumor removed
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Tuesday, 17 September 2024 16:17
EmailPrintVancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua announced Tuesday he was diagnosed with testicular cancer this summer and underwent surgery to remove a tumor.Joshua, 28, said he was continuing to recover from surgery but intended to play in the 2024-25 season."This summer, I felt a lump on one of my testicles that doctors would later diagnose as testicular cancer," Joshua said in…
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