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In a dramtic change from the former "Chuck" Norris Division days, the NHL announces four Corporate sponsors for the new 2021 Divisions

With NHL revenues taking a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic due to lack of fan attendance, the league has brought on four sponsors for the names of the new four divisions in its re-aligned schedule.

Hockey mourns the loss of John Muckler, who passed away Monday at 86

John Muckler oversaw one of the successful eras in modern Ottawa Senators history. As a new generation of Senators players continue to find their way in the NHL, Wayne Scanlan remembers Muckler, who died Monday at the age of 86.

Blackhawks' Toews out indefinitely with illness

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is out indefinitely with an illness.

Indigenous Ex-NHLer Fred Sasakamoose dead at 86

Fred Sasakamoose, who was one of the first Indigenous hockey players in the NHL, has passed away.

Elias Pettersson sends inspirational video to Canucks fan fighting cancer

Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians will get diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to a report from the Canadian Cancer Society. As a result, pretty much everyone has some sort of connection to . . .

NHL mourns death of 'true friend' Trebek

Alex Trebek loved the NHL, and the feeling was mutual. Hockey lost a great friend with the death of Trebek, the legendary host of the game show "Jeopardy!" who died Sunday of pancreatic cancer. He was 80.

The NHL season hasn't even started, but some of the Fun and Games have already been shelved

The NHL has postponed the 2021 NHL Winter Classic and the 2021 NHL All-Star Weekend.

Brown avoids arbitration and cashes in for an average of $3.6M per year

The Ottawa Senators and forward Connor Brown have agreed to a three-year deal with an average annual value of $3.6 million, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports.

Jake Virtanen lands a new 2 year deal worth $5.1 million

Jake Virtanen has been auditioned several times as a top-six winger, but has never seized that role. He should get another chance now that he's signed a new two-year deal with the Canucks.

Western Hockey League announces plan to begin next regular season Jan. 8

The Western Hockey League's board of governors announced Wednesday that the junior hockey league's next regular season is scheduled to begin in early 2021.

Canucks' land Schmidt after losing fan favorites Tanev and Stetcher

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Nate Schmidt from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2022 third-round pick.

The $61 million dollar man....

Star defenceman Alex Pietrangelo has found his new home, signing with the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.

The Maple Leafs continue to make moves to address critical lineup questions

Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas is not lighting fire to the team's blueprint, but he is adapting to survive, to improve, to get playoff-ready. Hopefully.

Gustafsson is on the move to Philly after landing a $3M deal

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenceman Erik Gustafsson to a one-year, $3-million contract.

The Canucks' weapons are quickly dissapearing, as Toffoli heads to the Habs

The Montreal Canadiens have landed one of the bigger names left on the free agent market, signing forward Tyler Toffoli to a four-year, $17 million contract.

Inside information from the centre of attention

When news first broke that prized free agent winger Taylor Hall was signing with the Buffalo Sabres Sunday night, the first reaction from many across hockey was to be surprised.

Shattenkirk wins a Cup and a contract after signing with the Ducks

Fresh off winning the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk is headed to Anaheim on a three-year deal with the Ducks.

Lundqvist is on his way to the Capital on a one-year contract

Henrik Lundqvist has found himself a new home as the veteran goaltender is signing with the Washington Capitals on a one-year deal.

An updated list of the top remaining UFAs, and the smoke-or-fire rumours

Free agency is here, and as we watch the rumours fly and players land on new teams, here's an updated summary of the biggest names still looking to sign on the dotted line this fall -- plus, updates for those who already have.

Winnipeg lands the experienced Stastny for Dahlstrom and a pick

The Winnipeg Jets are reuniting with Paul Stastny as the team has acquired the veteran centre in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Canucks' ink former Cup winner Holtby to a 2 year deal

The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Braden Holtby to a two-year, $8.6-million contract.

One man's loss is another man's gain....

The Calgary Flames have signed goaltender Jacob Markstrom to a six-year contract worth $36 million.