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Sidney Crosby says he's 'pretty optimistic' about getting an extension done with the Penguins
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sidney Crosby doesn’t know when the deal will be signed. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain is also confident an agreement isn’t far away. Speaking at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour’s North American leg Monday, Crosby said he expects to ink a...
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. Draisaitl on Tuesday signed an...
Anaheim Ducks will move local broadcasts from Bally to over-the-air channel and streaming
The Anaheim Ducks are the latest NHL team to move their local game broadcasts from a regional sports network to a combination of direct to consumer streaming and local broadcasts. The Ducks announced on Tuesday that 65 games next season will be on an over-the-air channel in Los...
Disney's streaming business is profitable for first time, but slowing US park business ups anxiety
Disney returned to a profitable third quarter as its combined streaming business started making money for the first time, along with a very strong showing in theaters for the movie “Inside Out 2.” Operating income for the entertainment segment, which includes its movie studio...
Belmont winner Dornoch wins $1 million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch captured the $1 million Haskell Stakes Saturday at Monmouth Park to take charge of what had been a wide-open 3-year-old division. A second straight Grade 1 victory removed any doubt as to leader of the pack. The...
Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals named Chris Patrick as their general manager on Monday with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations. Patrick, 48, who was also named as a senior vice president, has worked for the Capitals in various...
Red Wings sign two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko away from the Panthers
The raiding of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers continued Wednesday with the Detroit Red Wings signing winger Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million. Tarasenko, 32, is the sixth player from Florida’s Game 7 lineup to leave in free agency, not an...
Panthers and Anton Lundell agree on a 6-year, $30 million contract
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Anton Lundell and the Florida Panthers have agreed to a six-year, $30 million contract, one ensuring that the Stanley Cup champions have all eight of their leading scorers back to defend their title. Lundell was a restricted free agent. He had 13 goals and 22...
Washington Capitals retool to keep their playoff-contending window open during Ovechkin era
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — In the midst of overhauling the Washington Capitals this offseason, Brian MacLellan received Alex Ovechkin's seal of approval. Ovechkin texted his general manager a thumbs up emoji for acquiring new first-line center Pierre-Luc Dubois. MacLellan was not done,...
NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage
When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety of factors would entice players to sign as free agents. One, of course, was the organization's penchant for winning and the talent already on the...
