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Canucks sign RFA Brock Boeser to three-year, US$17.6-million deal

Canucks sign RFA Brock Boeser to three-year, US$17.6-million deal

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have inked restricted free agent Brock Boeser to a three-year contract. The team announced the 22-year-old right-winger's new deal on Monday, saying it carries an average annual value of $5.875 million.
NHL players stay with CBA, labour peace set to at least 2022

NHL players stay with CBA, labour peace set to at least 2022

The National Hockey League will play its next three seasons without the threat of a work stoppage amid optimism that labour peace will stretch beyond 2022.
New-look Team Epping off to hot start this season with back-to-back titles

New-look Team Epping off to hot start this season with back-to-back titles

It can be quite common for new-look curling teams to need appearances at several bonspiels before finding a true rhythm on the ice. Team Epping is making the transition look easy.
Veteran quarterback Harris's status questionable for Edmonton Eskimos

Veteran quarterback Harris's status questionable for Edmonton Eskimos

He's one of only two CFL quarterbacks to start all of his team's games this season, but Trevor Harris's status for the Edmonton Eskimos' home contest Friday night against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats remains uncertain.
Ruling in Kaillie Humphries case looms as she attempts to compete for U.S.

Ruling in Kaillie Humphries case looms as she attempts to compete for U.S.

CALGARY — A Calgary judge is expected to rule on whether Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton must release Kaillie Humphries to compete for another country. A decision is expected Tuesday after lawyers for both sides presented arguments Monday in Calgary court.
Adam Svensson secures spot in PGA Tour's Sanderson Farms Championship

Adam Svensson secures spot in PGA Tour's Sanderson Farms Championship

CANTON, Miss. — Canada's Adam Svensson has earned a berth in this week's PGA Tour event through its Monday qualifier. The native of Surrey, B.C.
Traded for one another in 2016, ex-Canucks now teammates with Penguins

Traded for one another in 2016, ex-Canucks now teammates with Penguins

Erik Gudbranson and Jared McCann's names were always going to be linked. The pair just didn't expect to eventually find themselves on the same team.
NHLPA declines to re-open CBA; current agreement will run through 2021-22 season

NHLPA declines to re-open CBA; current agreement will run through 2021-22 season

TORONTO — The NHL Players' Association has announced it will not re-open the current collective bargaining agreement after the 2019-20 season, avoiding a potential lockout next September.
Spooner, Kessel trade hockey skates for figure skates in Battle of the Blades

Spooner, Kessel trade hockey skates for figure skates in Battle of the Blades

Natalie Spooner and Amanda Kessel have taken their hockey rivalry to the world of sequins and salchows. The two women normally do battle as members of the Canadian and U.S. women's hockey teams, respectively.
Browns' Smith honours late girlfriend, playing against Jets

Browns' Smith honours late girlfriend, playing against Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Browns defensive end Chris Smith will be honouring his late girlfriend as he believes she would wish.