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CBC News has reported that legendary NHL enforcer Bob Probert has died at age 45. Probert collapsed after severe chest pains and resuscitation attempts failed. Probert had been boating on Lake St. Clair near Windsor, Ontario when the incident occurred. During an NHL career that spanned 16 seasons, Probert was generally acknowledged as one of the heavyweight champions of the league. Probert's series of battles with Tie Domi and his lengthy ...

In a move that may mark the end of his NHL career, the Ottawa Senators have waived forward Jonathan Cheechoo. After clearing waivers, Cheechoo can then have the remaining $3.5 million of his contract bought out and will be free to sign anywhere as a free agent. It's hard to believe that just four years ago, Cheechoo was coming off a season in which he lead the NHL in goal ...

CBC News has reported this morning that former Detroit Red Wings player and current vice president of the Red Wings will be announced today as the sixth general manager in Tampa Bay Lightning history. As recently as Friday most speculation for the Tampa Bay job seemed centered on broadcaster Pierre McGuire, but the signing of Yzerman seems a real coup for Tampa Bay. A recent Hall of Fame inductee, Yzerman was the ...

ESPN is reporting that the Ottawa Senators have dealt disgruntled winger Dany Heatley to the San Jose Sharks, along with a fifth round draft pick, in return for Johnathan Cheechoo, Milan Michalek and a second round draft pick This would appear to end the, sometimes ugly, dispute between Heatley and the Senators which saw the former 50 goal scorer demand a trade due to his "diminished role" under new Ottawa coach ...