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New York Rangers right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates up the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Thursday, March 2, 2023, in New York. NHL general managers got to work early this year. And it could make for a quiet trade deadline day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, John Minchillo

NHL trade deadline day quiet after chaotic buildup: ‘Maybe it’s an abnormal year’

NHL’s two-week stretch ahead of Friday included 43 trades involving 85 players and 55 draft picks

New York Rangers right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates up the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Thursday, March 2, 2023, in New York. NHL general managers got to work early this year. And it could make for a quiet trade deadline day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, John Minchillo
An overall view of the Bell Centre during the first round of the 2022 NHL draft in Montreal, Thursday, July 7, 2022. NHL trade boards had already shed three big names two weeks before the league’s deadline, and then the floodgates opened over the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Who’s left? NHL trade deadline day shaping up to be a dud after flurry of action

Flurry of pre-deadline action has broadcasters worried whether there will be any trades left

An overall view of the Bell Centre during the first round of the 2022 NHL draft in Montreal, Thursday, July 7, 2022. NHL trade boards had already shed three big names two weeks before the league’s deadline, and then the floodgates opened over the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford, back right, listens as general manager Patrik Allvin responds to a question during an end of NHL hockey season news conference, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Trade deadline once again dashes the hopes of Canuck fans

Jim Rutherford and his team did what they said they’d do: retool, not rebuild

Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford, back right, listens as general manager Patrik Allvin responds to a question during an end of NHL hockey season news conference, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Former Olympian Charmaine Crooks appointed Canada Soccer’s interim president

Order of Canada winner fills the void left by Nick Bontis, who resigned Monday amidst turmoil

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Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)

Junior ‘B’ hockey team owner Ronnie Paterson ‘very proud’ to be BCHHF 2023 inductee

Former Team Canada goalie saw ‘Miracle’ game at Lake Placid at 1980 Olympics

Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)
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Kobe Bryant family settles photo lawsuit for $28.5 million

The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to a $28.5…

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United States’ David Still attempts to tackle Canada’s Josiah Morra during their Los Angeles rugby sevens series pool match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. The Canadian men hope playing before a hometown crowd at this weekend’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event can help pull them back from the abyss. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Marcio Jose Sanchez

Men’s sevens rugby team hopes Vancouver crowd provides boost up the standings

Women joining the men for the first time in this year’s event

United States’ David Still attempts to tackle Canada’s Josiah Morra during their Los Angeles rugby sevens series pool match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. The Canadian men hope playing before a hometown crowd at this weekend’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event can help pull them back from the abyss. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Marcio Jose Sanchez
New Vancouver Canuck Filip Hronek has nine goals and 29 assists in 60 games for Detroit this season. The Canadian Press

Vancouver Canucks acquire defenceman Hronek from Red Wings for picks

First-rounder acquired in the Bo Horvat trade is the biggest piece going to Detroit

New Vancouver Canuck Filip Hronek has nine goals and 29 assists in 60 games for Detroit this season. The Canadian Press
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) reacts after New York Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck scored his second goal of an NHL hockey game, during the second period, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Deals done long before NHL trade deadline set stage for more

Busy NHL GMs create a rush of pre-deadline movement, say there’s more to come

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) reacts after New York Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck scored his second goal of an NHL hockey game, during the second period, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Jeremy Kennedy at the Bellator 291 event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo courtesy Bellator)

MMA title fight looms for B.C.’s Kennedy, now a top featherweight contender in Bellator

In Ireland, the Surrey-raised fighter beat Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 291 event Saturday

Jeremy Kennedy at the Bellator 291 event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo courtesy Bellator)
Participant registration is now open for the Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games.

Participant registration now open for Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games

Event set to occur from Aug. 22 to 26, over 3,500 participants expected to compete

Participant registration is now open for the Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games.
Canada players celebrate their win following second half CONCACAF World Cup soccer qualifying action against Jamaica, in Toronto on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Qualifying in the CONCACAF region for the 2026 World Cup will kick off in March 2024 with co-hosts Canada, the U.S. and Mexico watching from the sidelines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

CONCACAF unveils 2026 World Cup qualifying format with co-host Canada on sidelines

Three co-hosts will qualify automatically for the expanded 48-team field

Canada players celebrate their win following second half CONCACAF World Cup soccer qualifying action against Jamaica, in Toronto on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Qualifying in the CONCACAF region for the 2026 World Cup will kick off in March 2024 with co-hosts Canada, the U.S. and Mexico watching from the sidelines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
FILE - Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane smiles during an NHL hockey game on Jan. 19, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Patrick Kane trade imminent, Blackhawks poised to deal franchise icon to Rangers

Multiple sources saying cup-winner being moved for draft picks

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane smiles during an NHL hockey game on Jan. 19, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Duncan Keith, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, was named Tuesday, Feb. 28, to the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. The announcement was made at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, the home of the hall of fame. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook headline B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The 2007 Vancouver Giants will join the former Chicago Blackhawks duo for induction this summer

Duncan Keith, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, was named Tuesday, Feb. 28, to the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. The announcement was made at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, the home of the hall of fame. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)

B.C.’s first Indigenous Golf Championship tees off in South Okanagan

The event, hosted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, will see 128 golfers compete

The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)
The jerseys and logos worn by the Vancouver Canucks — and, consequently, their fans — have seen several drastic changes in the four decades since the team entered the NHL, and pretty much all of those iterations can be spotted in the throngs of people out celebrating the playoffs in recent weeks. In this April 29, 2007 file photo, Vancouver Canucks' Markus Naslund celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of an NHL playoff hockey game in Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Lam

THE MOJ: Revisiting a snap deadline trade done in minutes that changed Canucks history

Franchise legend Markus Naslund was picked up with no advance warning after a last-minute phone call

The jerseys and logos worn by the Vancouver Canucks — and, consequently, their fans — have seen several drastic changes in the four decades since the team entered the NHL, and pretty much all of those iterations can be spotted in the throngs of people out celebrating the playoffs in recent weeks. In this April 29, 2007 file photo, Vancouver Canucks' Markus Naslund celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of an NHL playoff hockey game in Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Lam
Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) competes for control of the puck with New York Islanders’ Alexander Romanov (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y. Miller is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II)

Canucks forward J.T. Miller out week-to-week with lower-body injury

Vancouver also acquire prospect Josh Bloom in exchange for defenceman Riley Stillman

Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) competes for control of the puck with New York Islanders’ Alexander Romanov (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y. Miller is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II)
Nelson’s Jazmine Lowther is seen here moments prior to finishing second at the 128-kilometre Transgrancanaria ultramarathon in Spain. Photo: Transgrancanaria

Nelson’s Lowther finishes 2nd at 128-km race in Spain

Lowther completed the ultramarathon in 16 hours

Nelson’s Jazmine Lowther is seen here moments prior to finishing second at the 128-kilometre Transgrancanaria ultramarathon in Spain. Photo: Transgrancanaria
Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis speaks during a news conference, in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer, acknowledging change is needed to achieve labour peace. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis resigns, says change is needed

A bitter labour dispute has plagued both the women’s and men’s Canadian teams for months

Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis speaks during a news conference, in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer, acknowledging change is needed to achieve labour peace. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
FILE - Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty prepares to make a pass during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Dallas. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Jake McCabe from Chicago, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, their latest big trade that comes in the aftermath of division-rival Tampa Bay making another pre-deadline splash.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Maple Leafs answer Lightning by making trade with Blackhawks

Toronto’s expected first-round clash with Tampa turning into an arms race

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty prepares to make a pass during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Dallas. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Jake McCabe from Chicago, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, their latest big trade that comes in the aftermath of division-rival Tampa Bay making another pre-deadline splash.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)