A result like Toronto's 104-101 comeback victory Monday over Golden State — a rare bright spot in a forgettable season for the Raptors — can help build a foundation for a team with an eye on the future.
Right-handed pitcher Jeff Hoffman, selected ninth overall by the Blue Jays in 2014 first-year player draft and dealt to the Colorado Rockies the following summer, is back with Toronto.
“Outdoor NHL games in the Sunshine State? Never let it be said that our league isn’t willing to accept a challenge," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said.
IIHF president Luc Tardif said having Russia and Belarus, which was also banned due to its support for the war in Ukraine, would be good news for hockey and the world.