Evander Kane meets Vancouver media; Canucks fans hope for more headlines on the ice than off
The newly acquired forward made his first public appearance since being traded by the Edmonton Oilers. Are Vancouver fans ready to welcome the polarizing player
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NCC says ‘miscommunication' behind Queen Elizabeth Driveway remaining closed for Redblacks traffic
Queen Elizabeth Driveway remained closed to vehicles at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The NCC said 'there was miscommunication' that kept the road closed ahead of the Ottawa Redblacks Game at TD Place. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa) The National Capital Commission says a 'miscommunication' resulted in Queen Elizabeth Driveway not being open to vehicles heading to the Ottawa Redblacks game Sunday evening. Queen Elizabeth Driveway is closed to vehicles between Somerset Street and Fifth Avenue for NCC Weekend Bikedays on Sundays between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The road is usually opened to accommodate traffic on Redblacks game days. The Ottawa Redblacks hosted the Toronto Argos at 7 p.m. at TD Place. At 5:15 p.m., the Redblacks said on social media it was 'aware that the NCC has not opened Queen Elizabeth Driveway between Fifth Avenue and Pretoria Bridge.' 'We're actively working with them to resolve the issue. In the meantime, fans are encouraged to use the Game Day shuttle, bike valet, or e-scooters to get to TD Place.' In a post at 6:15 p.m., the NCC provided an update on the closure of Queen Elizabeth Driveway. 'There was a miscommunication regarding today's reopening of QED between Fifth Ave. and Pretoria. We're reopening that stretch to private vehicles now,' the NCC said on X. 'Thank you for your patience as we're working with partners to sort it out.' Queen Elizabeth Driveway is one of two main roads that travel from downtown Ottawa to TD Place. The Redblacks are not running a shuttle bus from Ottawa City Hall to TD Place on game days this season due to the upcoming closure of Queen Elizabeth Driveway for construction. Riverside South-Findlay Creek Coun. Steve Desroches urged Redblacks fans and 'affected neighbours' to 'send their feedback to the unelected representatives' at the NCC.
Winnipeg Free Press
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Jets set for free agency opening with questions to answer
The expectation is that the biggest splash has already been made by the Winnipeg Jets, but that doesn't mean the official opening of free agency on Tuesday will be entirely quiet either. With the services of Jonathan Toews already secured and the contract set to be filed on July 1, the Jets will be turning their attention to augmenting the roster. The biggest question left to answer is what will happen with pending UFA forward Nikolaj Ehlers, and while Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said last week that discussions will continue until he's either saying congratulations or thank you, the likelihood of the dynamic Dane remaining in the fold seems to be dwindling. The likelihood of the Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers plays staying with the team appears to be dwindling. (Matt Slocum / The Associated Press files) Should Ehlers depart in free agency, a deal with the Carolina Hurricanes seems to be the most likely destination — though there will be a lengthy line of suitors willing to offer a multiyear deal north of $8.5 million. If Ehlers moves on after a decade in the NHL, it leaves a gaping hole on a second line that could include Toews and Cole Perfetti. Brock Boeser is a name that makes a lot of sense, but can the Jets win a bidding war for his services given the competition that will be there for him as well? That remains to be seen. Then there's the matter of sniper Kyle Connor and captain Adam Lowry being eligible to sign contract extensions as of Tuesday. Is this something that gets taken care of quickly or might it take a bit more time? The expectation is that both deals get done before the season begins, as both Connor and Lowry appear interested in being lifetime Jets. It's not impossible that forwards Mason Appleton and Brandon Tanev could stick around, but most signs point to them finding new teams during the coming days — though both players enjoyed their time with the Jets. By extending defenceman Haydn Fleury, the Jets seem mostly set on the back end — other than getting a new deal done for pending restricted free agent Dylan Samberg. The Jets actually have a surplus of NHL D-men, so there could be a move coming with one of them to shore up for the forward group as well. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said last week that discussions with Nikolaj Ehlers will continue until he's either saying congratulations or thank you. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press files) While the Jets look strong in goal with Connor Hellebuyck and Eric Comrie at the NHL and prospects Thomas Milic and Dom DiVincentiis in the system, it wouldn't be surprising to see Winnipeg pursue a veteran to share the crease with them on the Manitoba Moose and serve as the No. 3 guy on the depth chart. Speaking of the Moose, after a tough season, signing a few quality depth players that could bounce between the NHL and AHL is likely on the to-do list as well in order to provide a bit more offensive talent and insulation for some of the top prospects. So while the Jets won't likely be shopping in the high-priced aisle that includes defenceman Aaron Ekblad or feisty forward Brad Marhand, that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be sitting on the sidelines either come Tuesday. With that in mind, here's a look at some players that could be on the Jets' radar for some of the aforementioned vacancies: Position: Right wing Age: 28 2024-25 stats: 75 GP, 25 G, 25 A, 50 P, 3 GWG, 145 SOG, 18:10 TOI AAV last season: $6.65 million The skinny: The six-time 20-goal scorer will be in high demand, especially being just two years removed from posting career-highs in goals (40) and points (73). The 'down' season Boeser is coming off of still included 25 goals and 50 points — with nine goals and 20 points coming on the power play. The Jets have been watching Boeser since he played in Grand Forks at the University of North Dakota and he could help fill a hole up front. His 29 games of playoff experience would also be welcome for a team looking to take the next steps in the post-season. Position: Left wing Age: 29 2024-25 stats: 81 GP, 14 G, 14 A, 28 P, 3 GWG, 95 SOG, 13:02 TOI AAV last season: $5.8 million The skinny: A tenacious forechecker who goes to the hard areas that could supply secondary scoring and contribute to the second power play. The feisty forward has delivered 14 or more goals in six consecutive seasons, including a 35-goal, 55-point campaign with the Calgary Flames in 2021-22. He fit in well with the Washington Capitals last season and could do the same with the Jets. Position: Left/right wing Age: 30 on July 18 2024-25 stats: 56 GP, 15 G, 14 A, 29 P, 4 GWG, 109 SOG, 14:30 TOI AAV last season: $1.075 million The skinny: A strong skater with an excellent shot, Olofsson scored six times on the power play last season. Although he still needs to improve his play away from the puck, he took some steps with his two-way game under Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy. Olofsson might not get to market, but if he does, the Jets could be a fit, given the middle-six minutes that could be available. Position: Right wing Age: 29 on July 23 2024-25 stats: 67 GP, 6 G, 8 A, 14 P, 2 GWG, 66 SOG, 11:55 TOI AAV last season: $1 million The skinny: The numbers don't pop off the page, but the light bulb seemed to go on for the Finnish forward down the stretch and during the Stanley Cup playoffs, as the Edmonton Oilers pushed the Florida Panthers to six games in the final. Occasionally seeing time alongside Leon Draisaitl, the 22nd overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft showed off his speed and provided some secondary scoring (three goals, six points in 12 playoff games). The speedy right-handed winger was also used on the penalty kill. Position: Right wing Age: 30 2024-25 stats: 13 GP, 4 G, 3 A, 7 P, 15 SOG, 1 GWG, 13:54 TOI AAV last season: $3.5 million The skinny: A knee injury forced the 6-foot-5, 234-pound winger to miss the majority of the season, but the Jets have been linked to the player in the past and there could be an opportunity for him to re-establish himself as a middle-six winger on a show-me contract. He's been a high-volume shooter for most of his career, eclipsing 100 shots on goal nine times, including registering 198 with the Detroit Red Wings in 2018-19. X and Bluesky: @WiebesWorld Ken WiebeReporter Ken Wiebe is a sports reporter for the Free Press, with an emphasis on the Winnipeg Jets. He has covered hockey and provided analysis in this market since 2000 for the Winnipeg Sun, The Athletic, and TSN. Ken was a summer intern at the Free Press in 1999 and returned to the Free Press in a full-time capacity in September of 2023. Read more about Ken. Every piece of reporting Ken produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
CTV News
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- CTV News
Call of Duty League Championship weekend wraps up in Kitchener
The Aud in Kitchener echoed with cheers for virtual victory during the Call of Duty League Championship. CTV's Hannah Schmidt reports.
