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Leafs sign defenceman Marshall Rifai to two-year contract extension

Leafs sign defenceman Marshall Rifai to two-year contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Marshall Rifai to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Thursday. The deal begins in 2025-26 and carries an average annual value of US$775,000.
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Court hearing legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

Court hearing legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

LONDON, Ont. — A London, Ont., court is hearing legal arguments in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
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Blue Jackets fans and players remember the Gaudreau brothers at a candlelight vigil in Columbus

Blue Jackets fans and players remember the Gaudreau brothers at a candlelight vigil in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team's arena to remember Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who died last week when they were struck by a suspected drunken dri
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Flames fans, players remember Gaudreau brothers at vigil in Calgary

Flames fans, players remember Gaudreau brothers at vigil in Calgary

CALGARY — Fans gathered on the front steps of the Scotiabank Saddledome on an emotional Wednesday night as the Calgary Flames held a candlelight vigil for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.
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Blue Jackets players, GM try to make sense of tragedy after deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

Blue Jackets players, GM try to make sense of tragedy after deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Just three weeks before the opening of training camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are seeking to make sense of a senseless tragedy after All-Star winger Johnny Gaudreau and younger brother Matthew died when they were struck by a s
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NHL's Senators, Canadian LPGA star Henderson reach multi-year partnership

NHL's Senators, Canadian LPGA star Henderson reach multi-year partnership

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have reached a multi-year partnership with Canadian LPGA star Brooke Henderson, the NHL team announced Wednesday. As part of the agreement, Henderson’s water bottles and golf towels will feature the Ottawa Senators logo.
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Canadiens' Caufield will wear No. 13 to honour Johnny Gaudreau

Canadiens' Caufield will wear No. 13 to honour Johnny Gaudreau

MONTREAL — American-born forward Cole Caufield, shaken by last week's tragic death of his hockey hero Johnny Gaudreau, will be switching jersey numbers this season with the Montreal Canadiens. The 23-year-old Caufield will wear No. 13 instead of No.
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Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau's widow raises more than $560K as the sports world mourns

Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau's widow raises more than $560K as the sports world mourns

More tributes are pouring in from around the hockey community after the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, who were killed last week by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bikes in their home state of New Jersey.
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Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million

Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million

Leon Draisaitl had a hard time picturing himself playing in the NHL wearing anything but an Edmonton Oilers jersey, and the result of that is a long-term commitment to the organization's pursuit of the Stanley Cup as the highest-paid player in hockey
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Leon Draisaitl signs NHL's biggest deal, says he wants to be an 'Oiler for life'

Leon Draisaitl signs NHL's biggest deal, says he wants to be an 'Oiler for life'

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl says he wants to be an “Oiler for life.” The star forward took a big step towards that goal by signing an eight-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers.
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