• The Canadian Press

    Steven Stamkos wants to stay with Lightning, and team wants its career scoring leader to stay

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos wants to hoist the Stanley Cup again with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 34-year-old captain, who can become a free agent this summer, reiterated Wednesday that he’d like to remain with the only franchise he’s played for in a stellar 16-season career. And, general manager Julien BriseBois said the club definitely wants him back, adding he’s already spoken with Stamkos and the player's agent to begin discussions in the aftermath of Tampa Bay’s loss to the Florida P

  • The Canadian Press

    Rangers rookie Matt Rempe doesn't mind playing the villain role in the NHL playoffs

    Matt Rempe stretched on the bench several minutes before warmups when the chants started. A chorus of “Rempe! Rempe!” emerged from nearby New York Rangers fans, sounding almost like the Yankees “Bleacher Creatures” roll-calling players from the outfield. The popular 6-foot-8 rookie waved and got a big cheer when he went down the tunnel. Then, every time he touched the puck during the game in Washington, the Capitals crowd booed Rempe, unhappy about a hit he made two nights earlier that injured d

  • The Canadian Press

    High-scoring Avalanche await winner of Stars-Golden Knights in next round after dispatching Jets

    DENVER (AP) — The high-scoring, fast-flying Colorado Avalanche are so much more than the Nathan MacKinnon Show. The supporting cast for the Avalanche played an integral role as they eliminated the Winnipeg Jets in five games during their first-round series. The Avalanche had 12 different players find the back of the net in a series where they averaged 5.6 goals a game against a team that led the NHL in fewest goals allowed during the regular season. It's the sort of top-to-bottom depth that has

  • The Canadian Press

    Oilers forward Zach Hyman hoping to teach 'Shaq Hyman' how to skate: 'For free'

    EDMONTON — Zach Hyman is extending the invitation. If basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal needs to learn how to skate — for real this time — Hyman will hit the ice with him. “If Shaq wants lessons, no problem,” the Edmonton Oilers forward said Wednesday. “For free.” O’Neal, a Basketball Hall of Famer and larger-than-life personality, has twice jumped onto the NHL on TNT broadcasts under the “Shaq Hyman” moniker during the Stanley Cup playoffs. The seven-foot-one, 325-pounder walked onto the set l