In addition to regular-season games, Amazon will air Stanley Cup playoff games over the next 12 years. More details to be found in @theathletic.com. www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Amazon Prime to broadcast Wednesday night NHL games, playoff series in deal with Rogers

The 12-year deal includes at least 26 national regular-season games and gives Amazon select early Stanley Cup playoff series to broadcast.

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Good morning! I interviewed Joel Ward, who was recently named head coach of the Henderson Silver Knights in the AHL and has a chance to make hockey history once he returns to the NHL. @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Will Joel Ward become the NHL's second Black head coach? His peers have 'no doubt'

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Today is the second annual edition of SummerFest, put on by the Hockey Diversity Alliance in Toronto. This is the story I wrote last year for @theathletic.com on the event and the HDA's efforts to promote inclusion and diversity in hockey. www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

Hockey Diversity Alliance skates on amid DEI attacks and dwindling sponsorships

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I submitted my Ottawa pick *before* they convinced Daniel Alfredsson to join the Maple Leafs. And I couldn't just pick one Flames villain. www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Which player is the biggest on-ice villain in every NHL team's franchise history?

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The #Sens have announced number changes for three players: Carter Yakemchuk goes from 58 to 26. Stephen Halliday goes from 83 to 34. Andre Burakovsky will wear No. 95 in Ottawa. He last wore 28 in Chicago.

Ten NHL teams (including the Senators) do not have captains as of now. Is it a sign of things to come? I spoke to a few former captains about this in my latest @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

More NHL teams than ever lack captains. Does wearing the 'C' still matter?

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If you're wondering, my book, Black Aces, is available as an eBook! (I haven't done a good job of promoting it, so I'm making up for lost time!) Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... Kindle (U.S. site): www.amazon.com/Black-Aces-E... EPUB version: www.booksellers.ca/books/black-...

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Read "Black Aces Essential Stories from Hockey's Black Trailblazers" by Julian McKenzie available from Rakuten Kobo. An essential collection of stories from notable Black hockey players, personalities...

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80 years ago this summer, Jackie and Rachel Robinson moved to Montreal, where Jackie starred for the Royals, the International League affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers. This photo was taken in front of their Montreal home, at 8232 de Gaspé Avenue. Today is Rachel Robinson's 104th birthday.

The NHL offer-sheet system used to be BONKERS. So @downgoesbrown.bsky.social, @jkamckenzie.bsky.social and I created an alternate history in which that system still existed. Let's make some league-shaking trades. Free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

NHL offer sheet rules used to be wild. Here’s how history looks if that never changed

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Tyler Boucher has signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Ottawa Senators. Boucher's deal carries a league-minimum value of $850,000 and will pay him $90,000 in the American League.

The Senators will announce this soon and Elliotte Friedman has also reported this.. But I can confirm Xavier Bourgault has signed a one-year deal with an $850k AAV. It’s a two-way deal that will pay him $265k in the American League.

BREAKING: Blackhawks announce Connor Bedard had shoulder surgery today and is expected to recover in four months.

“I understand this is an interesting day,” Daniel Alfredsson said, delivering his opening remarks on a video conference call. “But also an exciting chapter for me as I expand my coaching career.” My latest on 'Alfie' @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson explains decision to join rival Maple Leafs as associate coach

The Hall of Famer spent 17 of his 18 NHL seasons with Ottawa, including parts of three seasons as an assistant coach.

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Welcome to the upside down, everyone. www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Daniel Alfredsson joins Maple Leafs as associate coach

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GM Steve Staios on signing Claude Giroux: “Claude took his time to evaluate his options and his decision to re-sign with us shows his belief and commitment to our group…He is the consummate professional and brings veteran experience to our core on an off the ice.” #Sens

Absolutely devastated for my friends and colleagues at @sportsnet960.bsky.social today. Grateful for the time I shared with so many talented on-air personalities and producers in Calgary.

More details on Claude Giroux’s new contract with the #Sens, with reporting from Pierre LeBrun. www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Claude Giroux re-signs with Senators on 1-year deal: What it means for Ottawa's offseason

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“Will sell for $120 if you let me watch you burn it with you or if you plan to replace the name tag with Turris,” I wrote a story on Ottawa Senators Brady Tkachuk jerseys, and what fans are doing (and can do) with them. @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

How Senators fans are moving past the Tkachuk trade: Facebook jersey sales, ‘Forget Brady Day’ (Gift Article)

Ottawa's NHL team isn't the only local sports franchise allowing fans to exchange Tkachuk jerseys for a merchandise discount.

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All signs are pointing towards Claude Giroux returning to Ottawa, as Elliotte Friedman first reported. Losing Tkachuk and Giroux in the same offseason might’ve been too tough of a gut punch. But Giroux looks to be staying I’d be surprised if we got official word tonight of his return. So we wait.

Xavier Bourgault is the only Ottawa Senators player to file for arbitration today ahead of the 5 p.m. EST deadline.

Canada is rallying behind the men’s national team at the World Cup from coast to coast. Myself, @joshuakloke.bsky.social, @weesesports.bsky.social and Shelby Blackley spoke to a few people to paint a picture of how Canadians are following this year’s tournament. www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Canada's World Cup run has captivated the country: 'It's about creating a movement'

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Carlsson offer sheet with #LetsGoFlyers breakdown: Yr 1: $850K Salary, $19.95M Signing Bonus Yr 2: $900K/$18.1M Yr 3: $950K/$17.05M Yr 4: $1M/$15.2M Yr 5: $1M/$15M NMC in Yr 5 Signing Bonus per @reporterchris Rep’d by Matt Keator https://puckpedia.com/player/leo-carlsson?6a48374393697

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Claude Giroux hasn't yet made up his mind on where he'll play next season, per a source close to him. Ottawa and Philadelphia have expressed interest in the 38-year-old. But I wouldn't be surprised to hear if other teams have continued pursuing him. Things move fast, so we'll see.

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Leevi Meriläinen has signed a one-year contract extension with Ottawa, carrying a $1.1 million AAV.

Collab with @kevinkurznhl.bsky.social on Claude Giroux’s future in either Ottawa or Philly. www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Senators wait for Claude Giroux decision amid potential Flyers reunion

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Good morning! We have a liveblog up and running at @theathletic.com for today’s UFA (and possibly trade) activity! Tap in! www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Senators need answers as Giroux will test market

Per The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, Senators forward Claude Giroux will test the open market when it opens at noon E.T. Even if he’s long past his game-breaker days, Giroux is still an effective middle-...

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Nick Cousins is staying in Ottawa on a two-year contract carrying a $1,587,500 AAV, per league source.

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Arthur Kaliyev is also a pending RFA, but was not tendered a qualfiying offer. So, he becomes a free agent.

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I've been told the #Sens have tendered QOs to the following players: Leevi Meriläinen Tyler Boucher Xavier Bourgault Sam Ersson is an RFA (arbitration eligible) but wasn't given a QO. But my understanding is that #Sens are working on a new deal with him. He's a UFA on July 1.