Canadiens win big with Ivan Demidov contract extension
BROSSARD, Que. — An eight-year, $73.2 million contract for Ivan Demidov is the biggest win the Montreal Canadiens could’ve achieved on a day that set…
Oilers, defenceman Ryan Shea agree to five-year contract
Defenceman Ryan Shea signed a five-year, $20-million deal with the Pacific Division club, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday. The move comes shortly after the…
Kraft Heinz bet inflation peaked, but your cookout bill disagrees
Kraft Heinz (KHC) walked away from a planned corporate breakup in February and redirected that energy into a $600 million investment in its own brands.…
Report: Spurs sign Tobias Harris to two-year, $31M deal
A productive veteran is joining the San Antonio Spurs’ ranks to supplant a young core. Forward Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $31 million…
Giant satellite TV company files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The proliferation of consumer “cord-cutters” has caused economic distress for the satellite television services, such as Dish Wireless, forcing restructurings and bankruptcies as the percentage…
Maple Leafs add Nick Paul from Lightning in deal for Dennis Hildeby
Forward Nick Paul is headed north of the border in exchange for goalie Dennis Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round draft pick and a 2028 third-rounder, the…
Wild sign G Calvin Pickard to one-year, $1 million contract
Pickard, 34, has spent the last four seasons with the Oilers, splitting time between the NHL and AHL levels with the Bakersfield Condors. The Moncton,…
Felix Auger-Aliassime eases to Canada Day victory at Wimbledon
Felix Auger-Aliassime celebrated Canada Day with a victory. The Montreal native won his second-round Wimbledon match 7-6 (2), 6-3, 7-5 over Croatia’s Dino Prizmic on…
Sharks sign goalie Eric Comrie to two-year deal
The goalie carousel continues to turn. Eric Comrie moved from Winnipeg to San Jose, signing a two-year deal worth $2.3 million, the Sharks announced on…
Nike closes stores, studios, and its flagship location
For the past few years, Nike has struggled to figure out its business model. First, the retailer pulled away from some of its distribution partners…
Colton Sissons signs two-year contract with Maple Leafs
Free agent Colton Sissons signed a two-year, $8.5-million deal with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday. The 32-year-old forward spent…
Report: Kelly Oubre Jr. agrees to two-year, $17 million deal with Pacers
Oubre, 30, joins Indiana after averaging 14.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals through 50 games (41 starts) for the Philadelphia 76ers. The…