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The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired winger Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a seven-player trade Monday, sending Matthew Knies the other way, then signed Marchenko to a six-year, $75-million contract.

Blues defenceman Logan Mailloux needs hand surgery and will miss at least eight weeks, while Mathew Barzal is not ruled out for the Islanders’ opener.

The Oilers loaned Josh Samanski to Bakersfield as they set their opening roster, with one more cut possible before Tuesday’s opener against the Canucks.

NHL teams waived 71 players Sunday ahead of opening night, and the Boston Bruins named David Pastrnak their 28th captain in franchise history.

Edmonton loaned Damien Carfagna to Bakersfield and waived Matt Tomkins Sunday as a wave of injuries squeezed the Oilers’ cap space to just $228,334 before Tuesday’s opener.

Sidney Crosby scored his first preseason goal and Chris Kreider debuted with a goal for Montreal as Buffalo and Minnesota dealt with injury scares.

Edmonton beat Calgary 4-1 at Rogers Place to finish the pre-season unbeaten, with Kasperi Kapanen named first star before Tuesday’s opener versus Vancouver.

Hamilton-born NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has launched the SGA Foundation, a new charity built around self-belief, growth and access for kids and families.

Edmonton loaned D Damien Carfagna and waived G Matt Tomkins Sept. 27, leaving the Oilers at 24 players with Jason Dickinson still out before Tuesday’s opener.

Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., beat Australia’s Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 on Sunday to win the Singapore Tennis Open, her sixth career WTA title.