Joe Pack
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The story of Pia Sterner's remarkable journey through hockey
In a career that spans more than 40 years, Pia Sterner coached elite men’s and women’s teams, bringing them to new heights, and caught the eye of some of the brightest minds in the game. → Read More
Coyotes sign D Michael Stone to one-year, $4M deal
The Arizona Coyotes signed defenceman Michael Stone to a one-year, $4-million deal Thursday, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. → Read More
Coyotes sign D Connor Murphy to six-year contract
The Arizona Coyotes signed defenceman Connor Murphy to a six-year contract Thursday, the team announced. → Read More
Panthers' Tallon on front office changes: 'I'm a stubborn guy'
For all the success the Florida Panthers had last season, it's been a different story behind the scenes. President of hockey operations Dale Tallon was on 560 WQAM in Miami Thursday and tried to dispel the notion that he's lost power in the front office. → Read More
McLellan: Oilers 'will have a captain' on opening night
The Edmonton Oilers will have a captain on their opening night roster, according to head coach Todd McLellan. → Read More
Report: Islanders in talks to build new arena in Nassau
One day after a report surfaced that suggested the New York Islanders were considering a move out of Brooklyn to Queens, NY, another report says the team is in talks to head back to Nassau. → Read More
Rangers sign RFA Kevin Hayes to two-year contract
The New York Rangers avoided arbitration with RFA Kevin Hayes Friday, signing him to a two-year contract. The deal carries a $2.6 million AAV, according to New York Post writer Larry Brooks. Hayes, 24, has played his first two seasons in the NHL with the Rangers, skating in 158 games and scoring 31 goals and … → Read More
Maple Leafs sign Connor Carrick to two-year deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenceman Connor Carrick to a two-year deal Friday. → Read More
Leafs place Holland on waivers ahead of arbitration hearing
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed forward Peter Holland on waivers Friday. → Read More
Eberle: Hall wanted to be 'one of the guys to turn it around'
Jordan Eberle joined The Andrew Walker Show to talk about the Taylor Hall trade, the Oilers' captaincy and the popularity of Pokemon Go. → Read More
Maple Leafs sign F Josh Leivo to two-year deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Josh Leivo to a two-year contract Thursday. → Read More
Report: Islanders considering move from Brooklyn to Queens
The New York Islanders are in talks with the owners of the MLB's New York Mets about building an arena next to the baseball team's Citi Field stadium, according to a report. → Read More
Maple Leafs sign Auston Matthews to entry level deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed first overall pick Auston Matthews to a three-year, entry level contract Thursday. The Maple Leafs have signed Auston Matthews to an entry-level contract. #TMLtalk INFO: pic.twitter.com/LsYewmUHJ7 — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 21, 2016 Matthews’ contract includes the maximum amount of bonuses and salary, according to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston. … → Read More
P.K. Subban welcomed to Nashville, sings karaoke for fans
Watch as P.K. Subban is welcomed to Nashville with a meet-and-greet in a local bar where the star defenceman shows off his singing chops. → Read More
Lightning GM Yzerman: 'We're trying to keep the core together'
Steve Yzerman has been having a spectacular offseason. Unfortunately for the Tampa Bay Lightning, it may not be enough to keep the team, as it is, together. → Read More
Report: Lightning re-sign Killorn to 7-year, $31.15M deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward Alex Killorn to a seven-year, $31.15-million contact, according to a report. → Read More
Stars GM on Benn: 'He's in the prime of his career'
Jamie Benn may have just become one of the richest players in the NHL, but he also saved his organization a year-long headache. Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill spoke to reporters Saturday about re-signing his captain and the value Benn brings to the team. → Read More
Report: Bruins in talks to extend 'core guy' Marchand
The Boston Bruins are in talks to extend the contract of forward Brad Marchand while GM Don Sweeney says he has identified the 28-year-old as a "core guy", according to a report. → Read More
Blackhawks president says 2015-16 was 'extremely difficult'
For Chicago Blackhawks president John McDonough, getting knocked out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the first round was just one reason that the 2015-16 season was "the most difficult" of his career. → Read More
Panthers GM: Team owners 'expect a Stanley Cup'
It's been a season of change for a Florida Panthers club that arguably just finished its most successful season since reaching the Stanley Cup final in 1996. And now the words "Stanley Cup" are being uttered by the people in and around the organization. In early July. → Read More