• The Canadian Press

    Blue Jackets hire Waddell as president of hockey ops and GM, with Davidson shifting to advisory role

    The Columbus Blue Jackets named Don Waddell as their general manager and president of hockey operations on Tuesday, bringing in an experienced NHL executive to try to help turn around the franchise. Waddell joins the club days after stepping down as GM of the Carolina Hurricanes with his contract set to expire. His move to Columbus also coincides with John Davidson shifting into an advisory role after running the front office for 10 of the past 12 years. "Don Waddell is one of the most experienc

  • The Canadian Press

    New coach Sheldon Keefe embraces Stanley Cup expectations with the Devils

    NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Driving past the Prudential Center for a news conference at which he would be introduced at the New Jersey Devils coach, Sheldon Keefe noticed a statue of Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur in front of the building.

  • The Canadian Press

    Seattle Kraken name Dan Bylsma second head coach in franchise history

    SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken named Dan Bylsma their coach on Tuesday, putting the 2009 Stanley Cup winner with Pittsburgh back in charge of an NHL team for the first time since 2017.

  • The Canadian Press

    Stars visit the Oilers with 2-1 series lead

    Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division)Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Oilers -125, Stars +104; over/under is 6STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Stars lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the Edmonton Oilers in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Monday for the seventh time this season. The Stars won 5-3 in the last meeting. Jason Robert