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Rogers Communications buys out Bell stake in Maple Leafs Sports for $3.5 billion

Sep. 18, 2024 11:45 AM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Rogers Communications is buying out Bell’s 37.5% share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $4.7 billion ($3.5 billion U.S.), giving it 75% ownership of the sports conglomerate. Rogers and Bell had held equal shares of MLSE, which owns the NHL's Maple...

So long to the NHL's centralized draft, with the league planning to do it remotely next year

Jun. 29, 2024 20:35 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — So long, Sphere. And say goodbye to the NHL’s centralized draft — for now, at least. The league is planning to shift from its current setup, in which team executives and scouts are all gathered on the floor of a venue to make their selections, to doing so...

Colorado's MacKinnon wins Hart and Lindsay awards as the NHL's top player

Jun. 27, 2024 22:20 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was the big winner at Thursday's NHL awards show, taking home the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's MVP and the Ted Lindsay Award as the league’s most outstanding player as decided by the NHL Players Association. ...

Blackhawks acquire Mikheyev, Lafferty and a 2027 2nd-round pick from Canucks for 2027 4th-round pick

Jun. 27, 2024 00:26 AM EDT

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forwards Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty and a 2027 second-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. The Canucks will retain 15% of Mikheyev’s salary as a part of the deal announced Wednesday night. ...