National Sports

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nikita Chibrikov to a three-year, entry-level contract worth US$925,000 a year at the NHL level.

BURNABY, B.C. — The British Columbia Hockey League is breaking away from Hockey Canada, a move the league says will provide more options for players under 18 years old that are looking to compete in college hockey in the United States.

TORONTO — Bar owners in Toronto say they're anticipating jubilant crowds as the Toronto Maple Leafs begin their second-round NHL playoff series against Florida on Tuesday.

Maple Leafs fans planning to attend the team's road games in the upcoming second-round NHL playoff series against Florida may find themselves with limited ticket options.

HAMILTON — Forge FC has rewarded Bobby Smyrniotis with a four-year contract extension in an expanded role as head coach and sporting director.

OTTAWA — Another celebrity appears set to join in the bidding war for the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Rap legend Snoop Dogg said on his Instagram account that he is joining a bid led by Los Angeles-based producer Neko Sparks.

TORONTO — Sports broadcasters usually get only a handful of opportunities in their career to put their stamp on a team's most memorable moments.

TORONTO — Hockey superstar Connor McDavid and the “Degrassi” franchise are among this year’s inductees to Canada’s Walk of Fame.

The best regular-season team in NHL history and the defending Stanley Cup champions were both eliminated at home in major Game 7 shockers last night.

DENVER (AP) — The Seattle Kraken converged from all points on the ice to the same spot — Philipp Grubauer's net. A fitting gathering place to celebrate another first for this young franchise.