TORONTO – William Nylander was in the middle of it all. The Maple Leafs forward received lots of attention — camera operators, photographers and reporters dissecting his every move — on the ice as he started what’s expected to be a long audition at centre. Nylander was again the focus …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Questions remain, but upcoming season must be different for Winnipeg Jets – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Friday, April 27: That was the last day of an eventful NHL season for the Winnipeg Jets. It was Game 5 of that first-round series versus the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. It marked the end of a frustrating …
Read More »Maple Leafs ready to roll after busy off-season
TORONTO – Brad Treliving wasn’t on the hunt for a new job. His wife, however, was starting to nudge him in that direction after he parted ways with the Calgary Flames in April following nine seasons as general manager. “When you’re in this for a while … you talk to …
Read More »‘We all want to be Winnipeg Jets:’ Bowness says rift with players is over – Winnipeg
Rick Bowness has moved on from facing criticism by some Winnipeg Jets at the end of his first season as head coach. On the eve of his second training camp Wednesday, Bowness told reporters he spoke to players over the summer about comments made after the team was eliminated in …
Read More »New owner, stable roster have Ottawa Senators eyeing end to playoff drought – Ottawa
With a new owner incoming and stability throughout the roster, the Ottawa Senators have reasons for optimism heading into this NHL season. Michael Andlauer is expected to be officially introduced as thew team’s owner soon, and the Senators have its core group all under contract. After six seasons of missing …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Adam Lowry to chart his own course as new Jets captain – Winnipeg
Adam Lowry has been the captain of the Winnipeg Jets for just over a week. It will take many more weeks — and perhaps months — before he’s truly comfortable in the job. One can only speculate that those who came before him in Andrew Ladd and Blake Wheeler — …
Read More »Annual Young Stars tournament, featuring NHL prospects, this weekend in Penticton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The weather will be fantastic this weekend in the Okanagan, but a four-team NHL tournament in Penticton, B.C., will have plenty of people going indoors. The Young Stars Classic will see the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets each …
Read More »As the Winnipeg Jets attract more people to games, arena renovations help to meet demand – Winnipeg
For years, Winnipeg’s very own hockey team has played a key role in attracting thousands down to the Canada Life Centre. The building itself has seen its share of upgrades, with new seating options and more variety of food and drink. Its owner, True North Sports and Entertainment, spent about …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets announce Adam Lowry as new captain – Winnipeg
After a season without a captain, the Winnipeg Jets have named their new leader. Centre Adam Lowry, who is about to enter his 10th season as a Jet, was given the honour Tuesday. Lowry, 30, becomes the third captain in Jets 2.0 history, following in the footsteps of Andrew Ladd, …
Read More »Former Jets captain Andrew Ladd announces retirement – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size NHL training camps are now less than two weeks away, but a former Winnipeg Jets captain has decided to call it quits. Forward Andrew Ladd announced his retirement on social media on Sunday at the age of 37 after an injury kept …
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