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Bruce Raymond

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Mar 3, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) skates during the warmup period against the Dallas Stars at Scotiabank Saddledome

8 hours ago | Par Bruce Raymond

Ball Arena gives Nazem Kadri an unexpected welcome home during first game back in Colorado

Nov 5, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno (17) during a stop in play against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena

Mar 6 | Par Bruce Raymond

Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno officially traded

Mar 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) looks on in first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena

Mar 5 | Par Bruce Raymond

St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas rumors explode, with the Utah Mammoth stealing the headlines

Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) makes a save as defenseman Connor Murphy (5) defends Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.

Mar 2 | Par Bruce Raymond

First big trade of the deadline frenzy is completed and Elliotte Friedman spills the details

Apr 13, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau (30) makes a save on a shot from Ottawa Senators left wing Boris Katchouk (14) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre

Mar 1 | Par Bruce Raymond

Philadelphia Flyers combine for a trade with the Minnesota Wild

Oct 23, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Adam Henrique (19) during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Place

Fev 28 | Par Bruce Raymond

New Edmonton Oilers deadline conversation erupts as Adam Henrique speculated to waive his no movement clause

Mar 26, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena

Fev 28 | Par Bruce Raymond

Martin St. Louis sends a clear message to one of its veterans before the trade deadline

Apr 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine (92) pursues the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena

Fev 26 | Par Bruce Raymond

Patrik Laine trade feels imminent as Montreal Canadiens close in on a deadline deal

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Jack Hughes of the United States celebrates after winning the mens ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena

Fev 25 | Par Bruce Raymond

Jack Hughes makes Jersey the stage for Team USA's Olympic story

Jan 12, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) plays the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Bell Centre

Fev 24 | Par Bruce Raymond

Demidov vs the market: why Montreal's future hinges on one contract

Jan 20, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Ryan OReilly (90) celebrates his goal with left wing Filip Forsberg (9) against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit

Fev 24 | Par Bruce Raymond

Carolina Hurricanes linked to a familiar Nashville Predators veteran in new buzz

[US, Mexico Canada customers only] Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Filip Forsberg of Sweden in action with Jaccob Slavin of United States and Connor Hellebuyck of United States in a mens ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena

Fev 23 | Par Bruce Raymond

Filip Forsberg made it very clear how he feels about his treatment from Sweden at the Olympics

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Guy Gaudreau walks in the stands after the United States won against Canada in the mens ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena

Fev 23 | Par Bruce Raymond

Some of Johnny Gaudreau's last words to his father are revealed, and they're truly heartbreaking

Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Macklin Celebrini of Canada celebrates with Connor McDavid after scoring their first goal against Czechia in a mens ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena

Fev 23 | Par Bruce Raymond

Macklin Celebrini's post-gold loss attitude lit a firestorm, and you can see why

[US, Mexico Canada customers only] Feb 12, 2026; Milan, Italy; Sidney Crosby of Canada in action with Lukas Dostal of Czechia in a mens ice hockey Group A match during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Fev 21 | Par Bruce Raymond

Team Canada completes secretive move involving Sidney Crosby that raises eyebrows regarding his injury

Feb 20, 2026; Milan, Italy; Sam Bennett (9) of Canada checks Mikko Rantanen (96) of Finland into the boards during the second period in a mens ice hockey semifinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Fev 20 | Par Bruce Raymond

Mikko Rantanen reveals what really went wrong for Team Finlands heartbreaking loss against Team Canada

Feb 20, 2026; Milan, Italy; Connor McDavid (97) of Canada warms up before the game against Finland in a mens ice hockey semifinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Fev 20 | Par Bruce Raymond

Connor McDavid's Olympic points record puts Team Canada on his back

Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Connor McDavid (97) celebrates scoring in overtime to win with defenseman Devon Toews (5) and defenseman Cale Makar (8) and forward Mitch Marner (16) against Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden.

Fev 19 | Par Bruce Raymond

Marner, Hughes two names who present an immediate threat to McDavid for top Olympic honour

[US, Mexico Canada customers only] Feb 13, 2026; Milan, Italy; Nathan MacKinnon, Sidney Crosby, Darcy Kuemper and Logan Thompson of Canada celebrate after the match against Switzerland in mens ice hockey group A play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Fev 19 | Par Bruce Raymond

Sidney Crosby's status for semifinal game appears confirmed and Team Canada's Olympic hopes are on the line

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