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☆ Swede Lundqvist headlines Hall of Fame's Class of 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Swedish hockey goalkeeper Henrik Lundqvist announces that he will quit as a hockey goalkeeper due to his congenital heart defect, in Gothenburg, Sweden August 20, 2021. Lundqvist, who was the face of the National Hockey League's most valuable franchise during his 15-season run with the team, earned the nod in his first year of eligibility. While with the Rangers, Lundqvist set 50 franchise records, including the all-time mark for wins, appearances by a goalie, shutouts, playoff appearances and playoff wins. Lundqvist last played in the 2019-20 season and was forced to retire because of a heart ailment. The induction celebration for the Class of 2023 is scheduled for Nov. 13 in Toronto.

Persons: Henrik Lundqvist, Bjorn Larsson Rosvall, Lundqvist, Tom Barrasso, Mike Vernon, Pierre Turgeon, Caroline Ouellette, Ken Hitchcock, Pierre Lacroix, Frank Pingue, Toby Davis Organizations: TT, Agency, TORONTO, NHL's New York Rangers, Hockey Hall of Fame, National Hockey, Rangers, Vezina, NHL, Dallas Stars, Stanley, Colorado Avalanche, Thomson Locations: Swedish, Gothenburg, Sweden, American, Toronto

☆ Vegas hits the jackpot, beats Florida to win Stanley Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Frank Pingue | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/3] Jun 13, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; The Vegas Golden Knights celebrate the win over the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. "We got a Stanley Cup in Las Vegas ... it's unbelievable." The Vegas victory made good on Golden Knights owner Bill Foley's bold prediction that the expansion team would win a Stanley Cup within their first six seasons. "What has happened here has been simply incredible," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said before presenting the Stanley Cup to Stone. Teams holding a 3-1 lead in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final have won 36 of 37 times.

Persons: Lucas Peltier, Mark Stone, Nicolas Hague, Alec Martinez, Reilly Smith, Michael Amadio, Ivan Barbashev, Nicolas Roy, Adin Hill, Jonathan Marchessault, Conn Smythe, Bill Foley's, Gary Bettman, Vegas, Stone, Aaron Ekblad, Martinez, Smith, Amadio's, Barbashev, Florida's Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett, Roy, Frank Pingue, Steve Keating, Peter Rutherford Organizations: The Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers, Mobile, USA, Vegas Golden Knights, National Hockey, Golden Knights, Stanley, Eastern Conference, Panthers, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, NBA, South, NHL, Las Vegas, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Hague, Vegas, Thomson Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, USA, Vegas, Las Vegas, Florida, South Florida, it's, Toronto

☆ Golden Knights' Marchessault named Stanley Cup playoffs MVP
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

[1/2] Jun 13, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault (81) skates against the Florida Panthers during the second period in game five of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsJune 13 (Reuters) - Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs on Tuesday after leading his team to their first championship. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Christian SchmollingerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jonathan Marchessault, Stephen R, Conn Smythe, Frank Pingue, Christian Schmollinger Organizations: Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers, Mobile, National Hockey, Thomson Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, USA, Toronto

The National Hockey League's Ottawa Senators have found a new owner. Toronto-based billionaire Michael Andlauer has agreed to acquire the Senators, setting a record for the highest price paid for an NHL team, according to a person familiar with the matter. Andlauer is already a minority owner of the Montreal Canadiens and had been called out in reports as an interested bidder for the Senators months ago. As part of the deal for the Senators, Andlauer will have to sell his stake in the Canadiens, The Athletic reported. The team went up for sale last year after its previous owner, Eugene Melnyk, died at 62.

Persons: Michael Andlauer, Andlauer, Eugene Melnyk, Melnyk Organizations: Hockey League's Ottawa Senators, NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Senators, Canadiens, The Athletic, ATS Healthcare Group, Galatioto Sports Partners Locations: Toronto

☆ Andlauer reaches deal to buy NHL's Senators
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Apr 4, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at PNC Arena. / James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports/File PhotoJune 13 (Reuters) - Canadian transport titan Michael Andlauer has reached an agreement to purchase Ottawa Senators, the club said on Tuesday, in a deal that is pending approval from the National Hockey League (NHL). Andlauer has a well-established history with the sport, having purchased the American Hockey League's (AHL) Hamilton Bulldogs some two decades ago. "I believe that the Senators' fanbase is one of the most passionate in the league and I'm excited to take the franchise's success both on and off the ice to the next level," Andlauer said in a statement. "The short and long-term future of the team is incredibly bright, and I look forward to getting to know the team, the fanbase and the community."

Persons: Brady Tkachuk, James Guillory, Michael Andlauer, Andlauer, Ryan Reynolds, Amy Tennery, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, PNC Arena, National Hockey League, American Hockey League's, Hamilton Bulldogs, Senators, Hollywood, Wrexham, Thomson Locations: Raleigh , North Carolina, USA, New York

☆ MetLife Stadium Gets an N.H.L. Outdoor Doubleheader, of Sorts
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( David Waldstein | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Outdoor N.H.L. hockey will make its debut in New Jersey next year when MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will host a four-team doubleheader of sorts in the league’s so-called Stadium Series. The New Jersey Devils will play the Philadelphia Flyers on the night of Saturday, Feb. 17, and the Islanders will play the Rangers on the same ice the following day, the National Hockey League announced on Saturday. stadium and it’s our goal to bring it to life in a way that, frankly, we haven’t seen that much,” said Steve Mayer, the N.H.L.’s chief content officer. “We are going to get super creative and highlight the area.”

Persons: “, ”, Steve Mayer, ’ Organizations: MetLife, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Islanders, Rangers, National Hockey League Locations: New Jersey, East Rutherford

☆ Vegas and Florida set for 'Sun Belt' Stanley Cup Final
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/2] May 24, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) controls the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in game four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA... Read moreJune 1 (Reuters) - The Florida Panthers hope to put the finishing touches to their storybook playoff run when they face the Vegas Golden Knights in an intriguing Stanley Cup Final matchup that gets underway on Saturday. Tkachuk, who brings an emotional edge and an ability to step up when it matters most, scored two overtime goals on the road against Carolina before sending Florida to the Stanley Cup Final when he netted the series-winning goal with 4.9 seconds left. "We had one goal at the start of the season: get better every day and put ourselves in the opportunity to play for the Stanley Cup, and now we have that chance," said Vegas captain Mark Stone. "I mean, it's Game One of the Stanley Cup Final, you're gonna have some nerves and you're gonna have some excitement," said Panthers defenseman Marc Staal.

Persons: Matthew Tkachuk, Jasen, Read, Vegas, We've, Sergei Bobrovsky, Conn Smythe, Mark Stone, Jack Eichel, Adin Hill, Marc Staal, We'll, we'll, Frank Pingue, Ed Osmond Organizations: Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Eastern, FLA, Vegas Golden Knights, National Hockey League, Sun, Western Conference, Eastern Conference, The Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, Panthers, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tkachuk, Carolina, Stanley, Boston, Vezina, Florida, Vegas, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, Knights, Thomson Locations: Sunrise , Florida, USA, Florida, Toronto

☆ UFC maintains links with Russian fighters and fighters connected to sanctioned Chechen warlord despite Ukraine invasion
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

We have been saying for some time that these sports organizations need to prohibit Kadyrov’s fighters to perform,” he said. There’s also its decision to allow Russian fighters in general to compete in the world’s premium mixed martial arts organization. Some critics have suggested Russian fighters in general should be suspended, like has happened in some other sports, for the country’s involvement in the invasion of Ukraine. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Getty ImagesUFC’s primary focusThere are 20 active Russian fighters currently competing in their organized events, according to the UFC website. CNN approached all 20 of those Russian fighters, only two responded initially and ultimately none of them agreed to an interview.

☆ US bankruptcy judge blocks NBA team Phoenix Suns' new TV deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Dietrich Knauth | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NEW YORK, May 10 (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Wednesday blocked the NBA's Phoenix Suns from moving ahead with a television and streaming rights deal for its basketball games, saying the team violated the rights of its current broadcast partner, the bankrupt Diamond Sports Group. The Phoenix Suns last month announced they would broadcast future games to television and online streaming through a partnership with Gray Television Inc (GTN.N) and video technology startup Kiswe. The Suns' attorneys argued that its TV deal with Diamond expired with the end of the 2022-2023 regular season, and that the new deal would not interfere with Diamond's rights under its existing contract. "The Suns are saying one thing outside the court and another thing inside it," Lopez said. Financial terms of the Phoenix Suns' contracts with Diamond Sports and with Gray TV were kept sealed in bankruptcy court.

☆ Avalanche captain Landeskog to miss entire 2023-24 season
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 9 (Reuters) - Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will have a cartilage transplant in his right knee this week and is expected to miss a second consecutive National Hockey League season (NHL), the team announced on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Swedish forward, who already sat out the entire 2022-23 regular season and playoffs after arthroscopic knee surgery last October, will undergo the latest procedure on Wednesday in Chicago. "It's a long time away from the game, but I'm confident in the player I am. I'm confident in the athlete that I am," Landeskog told reporters during a video call. Landeskog was selected by Colorado with the second overall pick of the 2011 NHL Draft and has recorded 571 points in 738 games.

☆ Pro sports unions unite to discuss importance of mental health
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The NFL Players Association, National Basketball Players Association, National Hockey League Players' Association, MLB Players Association, MLS Players Association and Women's National Basketball Players Association will work together to raise awareness about the cause and invest resources to improve mental health for the pro athlete community. This is the first time the sports organizations have come together to promote mental health. The high stakes, busy lifestyles and pressures of professional sports have caused many athletes to reveal their own mental health struggles in recent years. As athletes from all levels have expressed their struggles, many of the leagues realized that mental health needs to be as much of a priority as physical health is. The sports leagues will also highlight inspirational stories from athletes and the various mental health efforts they are leading.

☆ Panthers restrict ticket sales in bid to keep Maple Leafs fans out
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 1 (Reuters) - The Florida Panthers, in a bid to prevent their arena from being overrun by Toronto Maple Leafs fans during their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series, are restricting ticket sales for home games to residents of the United States. The Maple Leafs are known for having a devoted fan base that regularly shows up in large numbers when the team, one of seven National Hockey League clubs based in Canada, play on the road. But fans of the Maple Leafs, who are in the second round for the first time since 2004, will now have to seek tickets through the secondary market if they want to cut into the Panthers' home-ice advantage. "Orders by residents outside of the United States will be canceled without notice and refunds given," according to a message on Ticketmaster's website. The Maple Leafs advanced after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games.

☆ NBA's Phoenix Suns sign new TV deal after broadcaster bankruptcy
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Dietrich Knauth | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Apr 18, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) with guard Devin Booker (1) against the Los Angeles Clippers during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsApril 28 (Reuters) - The NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury announced a new television and streaming rights deal for their basketball games on Friday, over the objection of the bankrupt U.S. sports broadcaster that currently televises Suns regular-season games. "Cord cutters, cable subscribers, fans with an antenna – everyone will be able to watch Suns and Mercury games," Ishbia said in a statement. The Phoenix Suns current television broadcast partner Diamond Sports Group said it would oppose the deal. The Suns and Mercury did not disclose financial terms of the new broadcast deal or the terms of the current Diamond Sports contract.

☆ Fanatics moves one step closer to IPO, hiring Meta's head of investor relations
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

While an IPO is not on the immediate horizon, the company is taking a step in the direction of preparing for one, hiring Meta's investor relations head to further build out its engagement with current and future shareholders. Deborah Crawford, who has served as Meta 's vice president of investor relations for more than eight years, is being appointed as Fanatics' head of investor relations, a new position at the company. Prior to Meta, Crawford was head of investor relations for Netflix, where she helped initiate the streaming company's first formal investor relations function, according to Fanatics. Schiffman declined to comment on the potential timing of a Fanatics IPO but confirmed the company has a goal of going public. Fanatics has seen its valuation and investor roster drastically expand in recent years, which has also helped to fuel IPO chatter.

The Democrat-led Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 11-10 to approve Su, a civil rights lawyer and former California labor commissioner who has served as a deputy labor secretary since 2021. If Su is confirmed, she will replace Marty Walsh, who stepped down as labor secretary last month to become executive director of the National Hockey League players' union. Using contractors can be up to 30% cheaper for companies than employees. Industry groups representing companies in the ride-hailing, delivery and other sectors using contractors have launched an aggressive campaign to oppose Su's nomination. “The next Labor Secretary must embrace the flexible earning opportunities that app-based platforms have unleashed for millions of Americans," Sharp said.

☆ Sweden to host four NHL regular-season games in November
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

April 26 (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) will hold four regular-season games in Sweden next season featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators and Minnesota Wild, the league said on Wednesday. There will be a game each day from Nov. 16-19 at Avicii Arena in Stockholm with a clash between Detroit and Ottawa kicking off the 2023 NHL Global Series - Sweden. There are 36 players of European nationalities on the Red Wings, Wild, Senators and Maple Leafs, including 21 Swedish players. To date, there have been 38 NHL regular-season games played outside of North America, including 32 played in Europe. There have been 13 NHL regular-season games played in Sweden.

☆ Athletics acquire land for Las Vegas ballpark
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Athletics president Dave Kaval said the team was pushing ahead with plans for a new stadium in Las Vegas after the process to build a waterfront ballpark in Oakland stalled. "We have a pact in Las Vegas that we think can work and has the support from the league, so we are really putting all our focus in Las Vegas and the efforts there." MLB is the latest major sport league eager to get in on the Las Vegas action. "In 2021, given the continued lack of progress, MLB instructed the A's to explore a parallel path plan with Las Vegas. "We support the A’s turning their focus on Las Vegas and look forward to them bringing finality to this process by the end of the year."

☆ Washington Commanders owner to sell team for $6 billion, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Feb 2, 2022; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Commanders co-owner Dan Snyder speaks as co-owner Tanya Snyder (L) listens during a press conference revealing the Commanders as the new name for the formerly named Washington Football Team at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsApril 13 (Reuters) - Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has reached an agreement in principle to sell the National Football League (NFL) team to a group led by the co-owner of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, Josh Harris, according to a Sportico report on Thursday. The Commanders, NFL and a spokesman at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), where Harris serves as managing general partner, all declined to comment. In 2021 the NFL fined the Commanders $10 million after an independent counsel review found the workplace demonstrated "a general lack of respect" toward women. The committee's final report said sexual harassment, bullying, and other toxic conduct pervaded the team's workplace, perpetuated by a culture of fear instilled by Snyder.

☆ Coyotes and Kings to play first pre-season games in Australia
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MELBOURNE, April 12 (Reuters) - The Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings will clash in pre-season games in Melbourne, Australia in September, the first National Hockey League contests in the southern hemisphere. The Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 games will be held at Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park, the venue for the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam. "The Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings are two of our League's rising young teams and among our most innovative and adventurous franchises," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman added. "We look forward to their two games at Rod Laver Arena and know this history-making visit will thrill our many avid fans in Australia." Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Christopher CushingOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

[1/3] Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. CEO Renee Wilm and Terry Miller of Miller Project Management give a tour of the Las Vegas Grand Prix paddock construction site, in Paradise, Nevada, U.S., March 3, 2023. "We think this is going to the biggest sports and entertainment event of the year," Renee Wilm, the CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, told Reuters. "There is no better way for Las Vegas to draw the attention of our international customers than through Formula One," Steve Hill, CEO of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, told Reuters. JUST THE BEGINNINGAnd the Las Vegas sports bonanza won't stop at the F1 finish line. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Las Vegas Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Wrong to push players into being activists, says Subban
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"We cannot push everyone to be an activist, we need to be very careful," Canadian Subban told Reuters. "I'm not saying it is right or wrong to wear the (Pride)jersey, we have just got to be very careful how we push players to do things. Instead the blame lies with the media, says Subban, for only telling half the story. "The people that write the articles, the people that push certain narratives in the media they have to be held accountable," he added. "There's many players in the league that have started programs - why aren't the media talking about that.

☆ The NHL's Arizona Coyotes suspend minority owner after assault-related arrest at Aspen hotel
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-25 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Andrew Barroway, 57, was arrested in Colorado while staying at an Aspen hotel with his wife. The Arizona Coyotes suspended Barroway from his position as a minority owner, Aspen Daily News reports. The Scottsdale resident is currently a minority owner of the Coyotes, but he held majority ownership between December 2014 and July 2019, per Aspen Daily News. Then, at 5:23 p.m., the team said: "The National Hockey League is aware of the arrest of Arizona Coyotes' minority owner Andrew Barroway. According to the affidavit obtained by Aspen Daily News, Barroway's wife "had bruising on her ankles, knees, and blood on her hands."

☆ Fanatics will become the NHL's official uniform supplier, replacing Adidas
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Fanatics will replace Adidas as the official uniform supplier for the National Hockey League starting with the 2024-2025 season, the league announced on Tuesday. The 10-year deal marks a deepening of the company's relationship with the NHL and the first time Fanatics branding will appear on official player uniforms in professional sports. Fanatics runs the NHL's e-commerce site with more than 90 million customers worldwide. In addition, Fanatics has long-standing relationships with more than 80 current and former hockey stars through its memorabilia and collectibles division. Fanatics said Tuesday it will manufacture the new NHL uniforms in Canada at the same factory that had been making the NHL's on-ice uniforms for the last three decades.

☆ Sharks goalie Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

March 18 (Reuters) - San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer said he will not wear the National Hockey League team's Pride jersey during warm-ups ahead of their game against the New York Islanders on Saturday because they do not align with his religious beliefs. Reimer is the second NHL player to refuse to participate in a team's Pride-themed initiatives following a similar decision by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov in January. In addition, both the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild opted against wearing Pride jerseys and using sticks wrapped in rainbow tape during their Pride nights in January. As part of the Sharks' Pride Night, the team had specially-designed nameplates put on locker stalls while some players will use Pride Tape on their sticks. The Sharks said in a separate statement that they are proud to host Pride Night and that it reinforces the team's commitment to inclusiveness but also said they support Reimer's decision.

☆ Connor McDavid Is Having an Epic NHL Season—but His Team Is Still Struggling
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Laine Higgins | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

In eight NHL seasons, Connor McDavid has carried the expectations of being the savior of the Edmonton Oilers and the second coming of Wayne Gretzky. This year, he’s got an added burden: dragging the Oilers into the National Hockey League playoffs on the back of his best offensive season ever. McDavid is on a rampage as he skates through what is turning out to be one of the most prodigious individual seasons of this century. On Monday night against the Buffalo Sabres, he lifted the Oilers to a 3-2 win and tallied his 124th point of the season. It set a new career single-season high for the center—and Edmonton still has 17 games left to play in 2023.

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