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Oilers sign winger Arvidsson to two-year contract, extend Perry, Brown

Oilers sign winger Arvidsson to two-year contract, extend Perry, Brown

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year, US$8-million contract and gave forwards Corey Perry and Connor Brown one-year extensions among multiple moves the club made Monday.
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NHL reinstates Bowman, Quenneville after being banned for their role in Blackhawks assault scandal

NHL reinstates Bowman, Quenneville after being banned for their role in Blackhawks assault scandal

The NHL lifted its ban on longtime coach Joel Quenneville and executives Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac on Monday, clearing the way for their return to the league more than two years after they were punished in the fallout from the Chicago Blackhawks se
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Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — No one does high drama in international soccer to such an operatic extent as Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Jets lose four players, including defenceman Dillon, as free agency opens

Jets lose four players, including defenceman Dillon, as free agency opens

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have lost four players to the open market on the opening day of NHL free agency.
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NHL teams splash cash on first day of free agency: 'A lot of money spent'

NHL teams splash cash on first day of free agency: 'A lot of money spent'

The Atlantic Division got down to business ahead of NHL free agency. The Nashville Predators then made the biggest splash once the opening bell sounded as teams doled out more than US$1-billion in contracts Monday.
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Vancouver Canucks' free agency haul highlighted by winger Jake DeBrusk

Vancouver Canucks' free agency haul highlighted by winger Jake DeBrusk

VANCOUVER — Jake DeBrusk won't have any trouble finding roommates when he moves for the first time in his NHL career. After all, two of his former teammates are looking for new digs, too. DeBrusk was the Vancouver Canucks' biggest acquisition Monday.
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Jeremy Pena's homer lifts surging Astros to 3-1 win over Blue Jays

Jeremy Pena's homer lifts surging Astros to 3-1 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays offence stalled to waste Yariel Rodriguez's best start in his young career in their series opener against the Houston Astros on Monday.
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Yegor Sharangovich agrees to five-year extension with Calgary Flames

Yegor Sharangovich agrees to five-year extension with Calgary Flames

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames re-signed their top goal scorer, onboarded a player fresh off lifting the Stanley Cup and returned a hometown product when NHL free agency started Monday.
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Leafs sign Tanev to six-year, US$27M contract, add OEL as part of blue-line boost

Leafs sign Tanev to six-year, US$27M contract, add OEL as part of blue-line boost

TORONTO — Chris Tanev has come home. The veteran defenceman and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a six-year, US$27-million contract Monday about 90 minutes before the opening of NHL free agency. "Consummate pro," said general manager Brad Treliving.
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Staios says Senators a more balanced experienced group after Chychrun trade, signings

Staios says Senators a more balanced experienced group after Chychrun trade, signings

OTTAWA — Steve Staios was busy on his first free agency opening day as general manager of the Ottawa Senators, but be believes his team has come out more experienced and better balanced.
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