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After failing to crack the Islanders lineup this week and then subsequently being placed on waivers, Josh Ho-Sang has reportedly made it clear that he wants out of Long Island. General manager Lou Lamoriello confirms Ho-Sang's agent request a trade on Thursday. The disgruntled forward has been told not report to the Islanders' AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound, as the team explores its options. Continue to Article

October 03, 2019 3:10:pm EST

John Tavares was named the 25th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history Wednesday night before the season opener against the Ottawa Senators, filling a role that had been vacant for more than 3 1/2 years. Fellow forwards Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and defenseman Morgan Rielly were named alternates. ''We know about the history, the tradition and what it would mean to the city and the fan base,'' Tavares said. Continue to Article

October 02, 2019 7:48:pm EST

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares has been named the 25th captain in the history of the Original Six franchise. Tavares received a thunderous ovation at Scotiabank Arena after he was the last player introduced prior to Wednesday's season-opening game against the visiting Ottawa Senators. The 29-year-old Ontario native is the first player to wear the "C" on his jersey for Toronto since defenseman Dion Phaneuf was traded to the Senators in February 2016. Continue to Article

October 02, 2019 7:38:pm EST

With the start of the NHL 2019-20 regular season just over 24 hours away, the Washington Capitals have finally chosen their alternate captain to replace the retired Brooks Orpik. Veteran defenseman John Carlson will wear the "A," the Caps announced Tuesday, along with Nicklas Backstrom and captain Alex Ovechkin. Carlson has played 688 games for the Caps, the third most games played among active players on the Capitals' roster, behind Backstrom's 895 and Ovechkin's 1,084, making him the obvious choice for alternate captain. Continue to Article

October 01, 2019 11:35:am EST

Work has begun on a $1.3 billion arena for the New York Islanders hockey team at Belmont Park. The 19,000-seat arena will also include shops, restaurants and a hotel. Work is expected to be completed in time for the 2021-2022 season. Continue to Article

September 23, 2019 4:52:pm EST

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