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Calgary Flames' arena proposal tax heavy, says mayor Naheed Nenshi

Calgary Flames' arena proposal tax heavy, says mayor Naheed Nenshi

Calgary's mayor says the Flames' financial proposal for a new NHL arena places a heavy tax burden on the city.
Calgary Flames said they would have put $275 million into a new arena

Calgary Flames said they would have put $275 million into a new arena

CALGARY — No longer talking to each other behind closed doors about a new NHL arena, the Calgary Flames and their city continue to talk loudly to the public about it.
First-timers and familiar faces hop on NHL's coaching carousel

First-timers and familiar faces hop on NHL's coaching carousel

When the Boston Bruins fired Claude Julien in February, Joel Quenneville took over as the longest-serving NHL head coach. Hired in Oct.
Are rewards in the cards for Dallas, the NHL's biggest off-season gambler?

Are rewards in the cards for Dallas, the NHL's biggest off-season gambler?

The cards began stacking against the Dallas Stars before the 2016-17 season even got underway.
Blackhawks rout Red Wings behind Saad's hat trick

Blackhawks rout Red Wings behind Saad's hat trick

CHICAGO — Brandon Saad scored a hat trick to spark the Chicago Blackhawks' 6-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
NHL reportedly plans to have independent doctor assess health of Leafs' Lupul.

NHL reportedly plans to have independent doctor assess health of Leafs' Lupul.

TORONTO — The NHL reportedly plans to have an independent doctor assess the health of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul.
No. 1 draft pick Nico Hischier scores in New Jersey's 4-1 win over Montreal

No. 1 draft pick Nico Hischier scores in New Jersey's 4-1 win over Montreal

MONTREAL — Canadiens coach Claude Julien says making cuts throughout training camp haven't been as difficult as he expected.
NHL taps new market, plays 1st preseason game in China

NHL taps new market, plays 1st preseason game in China

SHANGHAI — A golden dragon was held aloft on poles by skaters. Kobe Bryant appeared on video. NHL mascots gave the crowd a primer on what this odd game is all about.
Understanding of new faceoff standards could make or break Dominic Moore's camp

Understanding of new faceoff standards could make or break Dominic Moore's camp

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Dominic Moore was caught off guard. In his first pre-season game in his return to the Leafs on Monday, Moore lined up against Ottawa Senators forward Ben Sexton for a faceoff at 4:00 of the first period.
A quick look at Calgary Flames, city financial proposals on new NHL arena

A quick look at Calgary Flames, city financial proposals on new NHL arena

CALGARY — A quick look at what the City of Calgary and the Calgary Flames are offering to build a new NHL arena: City of Calgary — an equal three-way split of $185 million each from the city, Flames and a ticket surcharge paid by users for a total of