• The Canadian Press

    Another deep playoff run for Stars coach Pete DeBoer, who's in NHL 3rd round for 5th time in 6 years

    FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Pete DeBoer has gotten used to deep runs in the NHL playoffs, even though he never takes them for granted. The only thing that could make that any better for the veteran coach would be to win it all. With the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final for the second year in a row since he became their coach, this is the seventh time that DeBoer has advanced past the first two rounds. This is his fifth time in six seasons, with three different teams. “What matters to me is

  • The Canadian Press

    The Hurricanes have their deal with coach Rod Brind'Amour, yet more free-agency challenges loom

    RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have locked up their biggest free agent in coach Rod Brind'Amour. The work ahead could prove more challenging for president and general manager Don Waddell. The Hurricanes have had six straight playoff trips, including at least one series win every time and two trips to the Eastern Conference final. But it's still a team looking for a breakthrough toward its goal of winning the Stanley Cup after losing in the second round to the Presidents' Trophy-win

  • The Canadian Press

    Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to Dallas

    DENVER (AP) — The biggest factor in the direction of the Colorado Avalanche's offseason plans may just hinge on trust. Trust in whether captain Gabriel Landeskog can make a comeback after missing two full seasons with a knee injury. Trust also in whether Valeri Nichushkin can be counted on after leaving in the middle of a second straight postseason for off-the-ice issues. President Joe Sakic and general manager Chris MacFarland face some hard decisions after the Avalanche saw their season come t

  • The Canadian Press

    Canucks star winger Brock Boeser out for Game 7 vs. Oilers: coach

    VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will be without star winger Brock Boeser for Monday's decisive Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers. The 27-year-old right-winger is being evaluated and won't be available for the final game of the second-round Stanley Cup playoff series, head coach Rick Tocchet said Monday morning. Tocchet declined to speak about the nature of Boeser's injury, but reports emerged Sunday that he would miss the game due to a non-life-threatening blood clotting issue. “Obviously he’