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Breaking down Canada's NHL teams for the season

Breaking down Canada's NHL teams for the season

From Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers to Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs, here is a look at Canada's seven NHL teams for the coming season: OTTAWA SENATORS LAST SEASON: 44-28-10, 98 points.
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Senators sign forward Drake Batherson to entry-level contract

Senators sign forward Drake Batherson to entry-level contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Drake Batherson to a three-year entry-level contract. Batherson began his major junior hockey career last season with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
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Picking the music in NHL locker-rooms a delicate balancing act

Picking the music in NHL locker-rooms a delicate balancing act

Michael Del Zotto realized he needed a hobby.
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Canucks hope new defenceman Pouliot can reach potential under Travis Green

Canucks hope new defenceman Pouliot can reach potential under Travis Green

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Derrick Pouliot from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Andrey Pedan and a fourth-round selection in the 2018 NHL draft.
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NHL stars who grew up with Olympics face season without it

NHL stars who grew up with Olympics face season without it

The NHL became entwined with the Olympics before young stars like Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel or Auston Matthews even pulled on a pair of skates.
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Three's company; Pens eye 1st NHL three-peat in 35 years

Three's company; Pens eye 1st NHL three-peat in 35 years

PITTSBURGH — The parade celebrating the Pittsburgh Penguins' second straight Stanley Cup was still raging on that hot afternoon in mid-June when Mike Sullivan decided it was time to up the ante.
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Toronto Maple Leafs trim roster to 26 players, more moves expected on defence

Toronto Maple Leafs trim roster to 26 players, more moves expected on defence

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs moved closer to their opening day roster with a round of cuts Monday, but decisions remain on the blue line.
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Faster start, longer finish the goals for the Calgary Flames this season

Faster start, longer finish the goals for the Calgary Flames this season

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames' 2016-17 season started slow and ended too quickly.
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Report of Jagr joining Flames has young Calgary players buzzing

Report of Jagr joining Flames has young Calgary players buzzing

CALGARY — The possibility of a hockey idol walking through their dressing room door had the youngest Calgary Flames shaking their heads in amazement Monday.
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Blackhawks assign F Vinnie Hinostroza to minors

Blackhawks assign F Vinnie Hinostroza to minors

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forward Vinnie Hinostroza to Rockford of the American Hockey League.
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