Odds byTrae Young, The Canadian PressThe NBA notified teams on Tuesday that it plans to allow practice facilities in states where shelter regulations have been eased to re-open on Friday as planned, according to a report by Marc Stein of the New York Times.The re-opening is “pending new developments” according to the report.The NBA, I'm told, just notified its teams that it intends to allow practice facilities in states where shelter-in-place regulations have been eased to re-open Friday as planned ... "pending new developments"— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine)The NBA plans to give teams more...…Odds byTrae Young, The Canadian PressThe NBA notified teams on Tuesday that it plans to allow practice facilities in states where shelter regulations have been eased to re-open on Friday as planned, according to a report by Marc Stein of the New York Times.The re-opening is “pending new developments” according to the report.The NBA, I'm told, just notified its teams that it intends to allow practice facilities in states where shelter-in-place regulations have been eased to re-open Friday as planned ... "pending new developments"— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine)The NBA plans to give teams more...WW…

Odds byAuston Matthews, Getty ImagesTSN Senior Hockey ReporterThe National Hockey League is keeping track of the local government restrictions impacting each of its 31 clubs by way of a master chart.It’s one that deputy commissioner Bill Daly says is “dynamic and changes virtually every day.”The NHL’s two Ontario-based teams – the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators – moved into the clear on the league’s chart on Friday, when Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Lisa MacLeod announced that all professional teams in the province are permitted to reopen their...…Odds byAuston Matthews, Getty ImagesTSN Senior Hockey ReporterThe National Hockey League is keeping track of the local government restrictions impacting each of its 31 clubs by way of a master chart.It’s one that deputy commissioner Bill Daly says is “dynamic and changes virtually every day.”The NHL’s two Ontario-based teams – the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators – moved into the clear on the league’s chart on Friday, when Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Lisa MacLeod announced that all professional teams in the province are permitted to reopen their...WW…

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Odds byEvgenii Dadonov, The Canadian Presssees a bright future in the nation's capital.And the veteran winger — immediately the second oldest player on the Ottawa Senators after signing — wanted to be a part of it.Dadonov inked a three-year, US$15-million deal with the club in free agency last week following three seasons of at least 25 goals with the Florida Panthers. "I'm really excited to play for this team," he said on a video conference call with reporters Monday. "It wasn't a decision just made because of the contract. "I think it's a perfect fit."The 31-year-old Russian is looking...…Odds byEvgenii Dadonov, The Canadian Presssees a bright future in the nation's capital.And the veteran winger — immediately the second oldest player on the Ottawa Senators after signing — wanted to be a part of it.Dadonov inked a three-year, US$15-million deal with the club in free agency last week following three seasons of at least 25 goals with the Florida Panthers. "I'm really excited to play for this team," he said on a video conference call with reporters Monday. "It wasn't a decision just made because of the contract. "I think it's a perfect fit."The 31-year-old Russian is looking...WW…

Odds byLeBron James, The Canadian PressLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — vs. the Heat.Pat Riley vs. the Lakers.Get ready for the NBA Finals — a title series like none other, to end a season like none other.The matchup is set, with the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers emerging as the last two teams standing in the chase to be crowned champions of the most tumultuous season in NBA history. The Heat won the Eastern Conference title Sunday night, finishing off Boston a day after the Lakers won the Western Conference crown.So, for the first time — well, excluding the league’s inaugural season — two...…Odds byLeBron James, The Canadian PressLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — vs. the Heat.Pat Riley vs. the Lakers.Get ready for the NBA Finals — a title series like none other, to end a season like none other.The matchup is set, with the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers emerging as the last two teams standing in the chase to be crowned champions of the most tumultuous season in NBA history. The Heat won the Eastern Conference title Sunday night, finishing off Boston a day after the Lakers won the Western Conference crown.So, for the first time — well, excluding the league’s inaugural season — two...WW…

Odds byPatrik Laine, Getty ImagesAt some point this week, perhaps as soon as tonight, the Stanley Cup will have a new home. It will both conclude an unprecedented season and signal the beginning of an equally extraordinary off-season.To say nothing of the oddities of unrestricted free agency beginning on Oct. 9, we expect the trade market to be quite busy as well. The National Hockey League, like most other industries around the world, is staring down the barrel of an economic crisis. The league has already signalled a flat salary cap for next season, drastically changing off-season plans...…Odds byPatrik Laine, Getty ImagesAt some point this week, perhaps as soon as tonight, the Stanley Cup will have a new home. It will both conclude an unprecedented season and signal the beginning of an equally extraordinary off-season.To say nothing of the oddities of unrestricted free agency beginning on Oct. 9, we expect the trade market to be quite busy as well. The National Hockey League, like most other industries around the world, is staring down the barrel of an economic crisis. The league has already signalled a flat salary cap for next season, drastically changing off-season plans...WW…

Odds byHungary fansThey’ve come a long way to be here.They’ve flown in from Budapest - most connecting through Prague or Warsaw - flights that cost many hundreds of dollars in both directions. They hail from places like Debrecen, Szekesfehervar and other places you’ve never heard of, and likely can’t pronounce.  One particularly hearty trio decided to travel by train and bus, a journey that lead them through Slovakia, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia – before finally crossing the Russian border and into St. Petersburg some 39 hours after they left.  When asked why one would choose...…Odds byHungary fansThey’ve come a long way to be here.They’ve flown in from Budapest - most connecting through Prague or Warsaw - flights that cost many hundreds of dollars in both directions. They hail from places like Debrecen, Szekesfehervar and other places you’ve never heard of, and likely can’t pronounce.  One particularly hearty trio decided to travel by train and bus, a journey that lead them through Slovakia, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia – before finally crossing the Russian border and into St. Petersburg some 39 hours after they left.  When asked why one would choose...WW…

Odds byKen King, Getty ImagesCalgary Flames executive Ken King has died at 68 after guiding the organization through several defining moments.King, from Hanley, Sask., was vice-chair of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, which owns the Flames.King became president and CEO of the NHL team in 2001 after three decades as a newspaper executive.He held those roles until recently and continued with the organization as vice-chair.He was the public voice of the Flames' ownership group comprised of Murray Edwards, Alvin Libin, Allan Markin, Jeff McCaig and the late Clayton Riddell."Ken...…Odds byKen King, Getty ImagesCalgary Flames executive Ken King has died at 68 after guiding the organization through several defining moments.King, from Hanley, Sask., was vice-chair of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, which owns the Flames.King became president and CEO of the NHL team in 2001 after three decades as a newspaper executive.He held those roles until recently and continued with the organization as vice-chair.He was the public voice of the Flames' ownership group comprised of Murray Edwards, Alvin Libin, Allan Markin, Jeff McCaig and the late Clayton Riddell."Ken...WW…

Odds byTampa Bay Lightning, The Canadian PressTSN Senior Hockey Reporter“Tampa has asked to do it a little bit different this year,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said before presenting Lord Stanley’s silver chalice - and, well, who could argue? It is 2020, after all.And so, the Bolts bound around Bettman before he passed the Stanley Cup to captain and for one brief second the Tampa Bay Lightning captured an iconic moment together.Pyrotechnics exploded as Stamkos effortlessly hoisted 34.5 lbs of heaven that wiped away five years of failure and one of hockey’s most embarrassing defeats....…Odds byTampa Bay Lightning, The Canadian PressTSN Senior Hockey Reporter“Tampa has asked to do it a little bit different this year,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said before presenting Lord Stanley’s silver chalice - and, well, who could argue? It is 2020, after all.And so, the Bolts bound around Bettman before he passed the Stanley Cup to captain and for one brief second the Tampa Bay Lightning captured an iconic moment together.Pyrotechnics exploded as Stamkos effortlessly hoisted 34.5 lbs of heaven that wiped away five years of failure and one of hockey’s most embarrassing defeats....WW…

Odds byInsider TradingThe NHL's free agent frenzy will begin on October 9th this year, and with money tight due to the pandemic and no early negotiation period, it's going to be as unpredictable as ever. Trade winds are also swirling and big names like the Penguins' and have come up in conversations. Hockey Insiders Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun discuss the latest rumours around the league in Insider Trading.The NHL has been talking about a possible Dec. 1 or Jan. 1 start to the 2020-21 season with most of us betting on the latter. Is it looking that way?Pierre LeBrun: Those are the...…Odds byInsider TradingThe NHL's free agent frenzy will begin on October 9th this year, and with money tight due to the pandemic and no early negotiation period, it's going to be as unpredictable as ever. Trade winds are also swirling and big names like the Penguins' and have come up in conversations. Hockey Insiders Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun discuss the latest rumours around the league in Insider Trading.The NHL has been talking about a possible Dec. 1 or Jan. 1 start to the 2020-21 season with most of us betting on the latter. Is it looking that way?Pierre LeBrun: Those are the...WW…