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NHLPA is reviewing coach Mike Babcock's interactions with Blue Jackets players

The NHL Players’ Association is reviewing the situation with Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock after it came to light earlier this week that he asked players to show him → Read More

Red Wings acquire defenseman Jeff Petry in a trade with the Canadiens

When Jeff Petry was part of the blockbuster Erik Karlsson trade earlier this month, it was for purely financial reasons. He was sent back to the Canadiens, for whom he played several seasons before a welcomed move out of Montreal last summer. → Read More

Josiah Gray was the early face of the Nationals’ rebuild. Now he’s an All-Star

WASHINGTON (AP) — It took a little while for Josiah Gray to grasp exactly what was going on. → Read More

Former Commanders center Chase Roullier announces he’s retiring after 2 major injuries

Former Washington Commanders center Chase Roullier has announced his retirement, deciding his football-playing days are over seven weeks shy of his 30... → Read More

Sparked by Elly De La Cruz, the Cincinnati Reds are winning and having plenty of fun doing it

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elly De La Cruz walked through the clubhouse wearing a shirt with his face and nickname, “La Cocoa,” on it. Sitting at his locker fa... → Read More

Vegas Golden Knights are the first team to get the Stanley Cup engraved before their summer parties

The Vegas Golden Knights already made history winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history, doing so in their sixth NHL season. → Read More

Kennedy wins in his major league return and De La Cruz has 4 hits as the Reds beat the Nats 8-4

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brett Kennedy won his first major league appearance in five years, Elly De La Cruz went 4 for 5 with hits from both sides of the pla... → Read More

Joey Votto hits a two-run home run to snap an 0-for-21 drought as the Reds beat the Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joey Votto hit a two-run home run to end an 0-for-21 slump, Ian Gibaut pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati R... → Read More

Churchill Downs extends trainer Bob Baffert’s ban through 2024

Churchill Downs is extending Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension through 2024, keeping the two-time Triple Crown winner from entering horses... → Read More

A new women’s hockey league launches in January. There’s plenty of work to do before then

Jayna Hefford gets goose bumps thinking about what it will be like when the puck drops in January on a new women’s hockey league featuring the world’s... → Read More

Flyers sign defenseman Marc Staal to a 1-year deal while the Leafs add Max Domi

Marc Staal is joining the Philadelphia Flyers, signing a $1.1 million contract for next season with a team embarking on a lengthy rebuilding process. → Read More

Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agency

Barry Trotz was tired after a busy week of putting his stamp on the Nashville Predators by remaking the roster through some important comings and goin... → Read More

Short contracts and bonus money prove to be popular in NHL free agency this year

Max Pacioretty was in a unique, if not uncomfortable spot going into NHL free agency coming off tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in the past ye... → Read More

Penguins keep Jarry and Senators sign Korpisalo as goalies shuffle around in NHL free agency

Even with not a lot of money to go around and after Vegas won the Stanley Cup with a surprise starting goaltender, NHL contenders showed on the first ... → Read More

Capitals acquire defenseman Joel Edmunson in a trade with the Canadiens

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals have acquired Joel Edmundson in a trade Saturday with the Montreal Canadiens. → Read More

Mike Babcock returns to the NHL as the coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets

Mike Babcock is back in the NHL as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, joining them Saturday after a stint of almost four years out of a pro job. → Read More

Wright is set to initially remain with the Commanders after Harris group takes over, AP source says

Jason Wright is expected to retain his job as president of the Washington Commanders, at least initially, after Josh Harris’ group takes over, a perso... → Read More

Nashville Predators buy out Matt Duchene as NHL teams prepare for the start of free agency

A handful of NHL teams spent Friday clearing out salary cap space with some big-money buyouts on the eve of free agency. → Read More

Avalanche trade for Ross Colton from the Lightning. They’re expected to lose J.T. Compher

The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Ross Colton in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, hours before the start of the NHL draft. → Read More

Alex Killorn, J.T. Compher and Ivan Barbashev are among the NHL free agents to watch

Stanley Cup rings have a handful of players set up for big paydays when NHL free agency opens Saturday. → Read More