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Ottawa Senators sign goalie Leevi Merilainen to one-year contract

Ottawa Senators sign goalie Leevi Merilainen to one-year contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed goalie Leevi Merilainen to a one-year, US$1.05-million contract extension Monday. Merilainen, a Senators third-round draft pick in 2020, posted an 8-3-1 record with a 1.99 goals-against average, .
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Reports: Maple Leafs sending Mitch Marner to Golden Knights in sign-and-trade

Reports: Maple Leafs sending Mitch Marner to Golden Knights in sign-and-trade

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs are trading Mitch Marner to the Golden Knights, according to multiple media reports. The talented winger reportedly agreed to an eight-year, US$96-million contract with Toronto ahead of the deal with Vegas on Monday.
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Reports: Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Evan Bouchard to four-year, US$42M contract

Reports: Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Evan Bouchard to four-year, US$42M contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have completed a key piece of off-season business. Edmonton re-signed star defenceman Evan Bouchard to a four-year, US$42-million contract Monday, according to multiple media reports.
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Former NHL defenceman Brent Seabrook joins Calgary Flames' player development staff

Former NHL defenceman Brent Seabrook joins Calgary Flames' player development staff

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired three-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medallist Brent Seabrook to the team's player development staff. The defenceman from Tsawwassen, B.C.
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Canadian teams make moves ahead of NHL free agency's opening bell

Canadian teams make moves ahead of NHL free agency's opening bell

A trio of Canadian NHL teams went to work ahead of free agency's opening bell. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired winger Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth for a conditional third-round pick at the 2027 draft Monday.
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Canada's Fernandez, Auger-Aliassime and Diallo advance to second round at Wimbledon

Canada's Fernandez, Auger-Aliassime and Diallo advance to second round at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON — Canada's Leylah Fernandez, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gabriel Diallo are moving on to the second round at Wimbledon. Fernandez cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 win over Great Britain's Hannah Klugman in her first-round match Monday.
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South Korean duo win the Dow Championship to deny Lexi Thompson a long-sought title

South Korean duo win the Dow Championship to deny Lexi Thompson a long-sought title

MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Jin Hee Im poured in an 8-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to team with fellow South Korean Somi Lee to win the Dow Championship on Sunday, denying Lexi Thompson her first LPGA Tour title in six years.
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WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years

WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030.
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Former Canada coach Stephen Hart named interim coach of the NSL's Halifax Tides FC

Former Canada coach Stephen Hart named interim coach of the NSL's Halifax Tides FC

HALIFAX — Stephen Hart, former coach of the Canadian national team and Halifax Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League, has been named interim coach of the Northern Super League's Halifax Tides FC.
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Wild trade for Tarasenko, Isles sign Romanov to 8-year deal on eve of NHL free agency

Wild trade for Tarasenko, Isles sign Romanov to 8-year deal on eve of NHL free agency

The Minnesota Wild got a two-time Stanley Cup champion for nothing on the eve of NHL free agency , and the New York Islanders locked up one of their top young players to a long-term contract.
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