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Kane relishes opportunity to play for hometown Canucks after trade from Oilers

Kane relishes opportunity to play for hometown Canucks after trade from Oilers

VANCOUVER — Evander Kane is relishing the opportunity to join his hometown team, one he feels is close to being competitive with a desire to win now.
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NHL draft prospect Michael Misa used world junior snub as fuel: 'Chip on my shoulder'

NHL draft prospect Michael Misa used world junior snub as fuel: 'Chip on my shoulder'

LOS ANGELES — Michael Misa did his best to shrug off the snub.
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Gausman dazzles, Guerrero sustains forearm contusion as Jays down Guardians 6-0

Gausman dazzles, Guerrero sustains forearm contusion as Jays down Guardians 6-0

CLEVELAND — Toronto starter Kevin Gausman pitched eight superb innings Thursday in the Blue Jays 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians that saw slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leave the game after being hit by a pitch.
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NHL and NHLPA are close to agreeing on a new CBA that includes an 84-game season, AP sources say

NHL and NHLPA are close to agreeing on a new CBA that includes an 84-game season, AP sources say

The NHL and NHL Players' Association are on the verge of extending the collective bargaining agreement more than a year before it expires and expanding the regular season to 84 games.
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NHL prospects unfazed by new draft format: 'It's something special'

NHL prospects unfazed by new draft format: 'It's something special'

LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer has watched the NHL draft plenty of times. A player gets picked and is congratulated by family members before heading on stage to shake a dozen hands from the organization that just made his dream a reality.
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Maple Leafs GM Treliving expects pending UFA Marner to hit open market

Maple Leafs GM Treliving expects pending UFA Marner to hit open market

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving expects star forward Mitch Marner to hit the open market Tuesday unless there's a drastic change in contract negotiations.
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Sharks are buying out the final year of Marc-Edouard Vlasic's contract

Sharks are buying out the final year of Marc-Edouard Vlasic's contract

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks placed longtime defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract.
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Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn signs a 1-year deal to stay with his only NHL team

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn signs a 1-year deal to stay with his only NHL team

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has signed a one-year contract to stay with the only team he has played for in his 16 NHL seasons.
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Auger-Aliassime advances in Mallorca as fellow Montrealer Diallo exits

Auger-Aliassime advances in Mallorca as fellow Montrealer Diallo exits

SANTA PONSA — Felix Auger-Aliassime rallied for a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win over Serbia’s Hamad Medjedovic in Thursday’s quarterfinals at the Mallorca Championships. The Montreal native fired 11 aces and broke Medjedovic three times on six chances.
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Branstine advances to Wimbledon main draw, Mboko loses in final qualifying round

Branstine advances to Wimbledon main draw, Mboko loses in final qualifying round

WIMBLEDON — Canada's Carson Branstine booked her place in a first-career Grand Slam main draw, while Victoria Mboko bowed out in gutting fashion Thursday in Wimbledon qualifying.
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