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Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers open camp with high expectations

Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers open camp with high expectations

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers opened camp Wednesday with the news that veteran forward Evander Kane will miss the start of the upcoming season because of surgery needed for hernias, abdominal tears and other injuries.
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Rogers Communications to buy out Bell's share of MLSE for $4.7 billion

Rogers Communications to buy out Bell's share of MLSE for $4.7 billion

TORONTO — In buying out Bell's ownership share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Rogers Communication is going all-in. Rogers announced Wednesday it is purchasing Bell's 37.5 per cent share of MLSE for C$4.
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Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to go on long-term injured reserve with chronic back problems

Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to go on long-term injured reserve with chronic back problems

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to go on long-term injured reserve this season because of chronic back problems.
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Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner declines to answer contract questions

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner declines to answer contract questions

TORONTO — Mitch Marner walked up a few steps onto a small stage before taking his seat at the microphone.
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Dallas Stars top scorer Jason Robertson will miss most of camp after cyst removed from his foot

Dallas Stars top scorer Jason Robertson will miss most of camp after cyst removed from his foot

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars top scorer Jason Robertson will miss most of training camp but is expected to be ready for the start of the season after surgery to remove a cyst from his foot.
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Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The standings made it look like the Pittsburgh Penguins were close to making the playoffs last spring. How things look is one thing. How things feel is another. The distinction is not lost on Sidney Crosby .
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Blue Jackets open camp amid lingering grief over death of Johnny Gaudreau

Blue Jackets open camp amid lingering grief over death of Johnny Gaudreau

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets convened for training camp Wednesday weighed down by the grief of losing star forward Johnny Gaudreau three weeks ago.
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Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk opens up about the death of his friend Johnny Gaudreau

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk opens up about the death of his friend Johnny Gaudreau

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk estimated that he tells a story about Johnny Gaudreau's exploits, both the on-ice and off-ice variety, to somebody at least once a week. And he's not going to stop, either.
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Oilers back in training camp looking to build on Stanley Cup loss

Oilers back in training camp looking to build on Stanley Cup loss

EDMONTON — For the Edmonton Oilers, the hope is that they can repeat what the Florida Panthers did last season — win it all the year after losing the Stanley Cup final.
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What the MLSE deal could mean for Toronto fans as Rogers expands its sports empire

What the MLSE deal could mean for Toronto fans as Rogers expands its sports empire

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.'s landmark deal to acquire rival telecom BCE Inc.'s share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment could lead to better — but pricier — fan experiences, says one sports business expert. The $4.
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