National Sports

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are working hard to dig themselves out of a deep early-season hole. But it's proving difficult.

Danny Maciocia held true to his word Tuesday. Last week, the Montreal Alouettes GM said he expected to look for defensive help in CFL free agency. Maciocia did just that Tuesday, signing six defensive players hours after the free-agent period began.

From social distancing to careful monitoring to zero tolerance for a positive test.

The Maple Leafs and Canadiens haven't been here in quite some time.

Solomon Elimimian, the only pure defensive player to win the CFL's outstanding player award, is calling it a career. The veteran linebacker confirmed Tuesday he has retired. The six-foot, 225-pound Elimimian played 10 CFL seasons with the B.C.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Play in the American League's five-team Canadian Division will begin Friday. The league announced the February portion of its Canadian schedule in a Tuesday release.

PITTSBURGH — Ron Hextall's relationship with the Pittsburgh Penguins is complicated. His mandate as the team's new general manager is not. The Penguins hired Hextall on Tuesday to build a team capable of winning the Stanley Cup. Not in five years.

Bell's decision to dump an all-sports format at three Canadian radio stations is likely all about profit, says one media industry expert.

OTTAWA — Oilers forward Zack Kassian, who left the ice after a fight Monday, has been ruled out of Tuesday's rematch with the Senators with more time on the sidelines expected.

VICTORIA — Peter McCrory has been elected president of Triathlon Canada. He replaces Les Pereira, who stepped down from the organization's board of directors last week. McCrory is also director of the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary.