Bruce Penton

No surprise Bedard should top rookie class Members Public

Some weird, wild, wacky, surprising, expected, happy, annoying and sad things are bound to happen during the 2023-24 National Hockey League season and now that the campaign is nicely underway, here’s a guide to what we can expect in the next six months or so

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In today’s NHL, Canadian goalies a rarity Members Public

What’s so special about Vegas Golden Knights’ goalie Adin Hill? In addition to him being a key member of the National Hockey League team that won the Stanley Cup last year, Hill is the only Canadian-born player to statistically finish among the top 15 goaltenders in the league last season.

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In the NHL, the kids are alright Members Public

When it comes to youth, the National Hockey League is in good hands.

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Ryder Cup pressure on visiting Americans Members Public

Which side is facing more pressure this weekend as the biennial Ryder Cup — one of the most exciting events on the professional golf calendar — takes place at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club near Rome, Italy?

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Safe bet: Gambling ads are here to stay Members Public

Ubiquitous. It’s a word that means, according to dictionary.com, “existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent:”

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Ohtani the A.L. MVP; not as simple in N.L. Members Public

The sports world doesn’t yet know the winner of the Most Valuable Player award in the National League. Meanwhile, the presumptive Most Valuable Player award winner in the American League doesn’t know what his future holds.

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Expectations high for Rodgers in New York Members Public

Aaron Rodgers is headed for the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio — that’s a given — but the 39-year-old quarterback is first making a pit stop in New York.

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Karlsson will add ‘power’ to Pens’ powerplay Members Public

Like a poker player pushing all his chips into the centre of the table and declaring “all in,” new general manager and president of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas of the Pittsburgh Penguins is going for the gusto in the approaching National Hockey League season.

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Jays in playoff mix down the stretch Members Public

It has been a season of ups and downs for the Toronto Blue Jays, who are poised to earn one of three American League wildcard berths, so fans in Canada will (likely) be enjoying October baseball again this year.

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Jays in playoff mix down the stretch Members Public

It has been a season of ups and downs for the Toronto Blue Jays, who are poised to earn one of three American League wildcard berths, so fans in Canada will (likely) be enjoying October baseball again this year.

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Arraez a big hit in both major leagues Members Public

Luis Arraez may be the best hitter hardly anyone in North America knows about. His middle name is Sangel, but it may as well be Anonymous.

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Silverware haul coming McDavid’s way Members Public

Connor McDavid is going to need an extra hand, or perhaps a team-mate willing to do some heavy lifting, when it comes time for the National Hockey League awards ceremony to be held in Nashville in late June.

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Records fall during Summer’s great spring Members Public

In water-related parlance, let’s just say it’s unlikely that Toronto swimmer Summer McIntosh is a splash in the pan.

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Sorry, Bruins fans - No Cup for you Members Public

The six-month regular season of the National Hockey League has already determined the league’s best team (Boston Bruins), but it will take two months of playoffs to determine what team’s name will be engraved on the Stanley Cup.

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