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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Calvin de Haan remains without contract as 2025-26 NHL season approaches
Photo Via Getty Images Veteran defenseman Calvin de Haan's NHL future remains uncertain as the 34-year-old enters mid-August without a contract for the 2025-26 season. The Carp, Ontario native, who has played 13 seasons in the league, is no stranger to late-summer free agency decisions. But this year's prolonged wait raises questions over whether the former 12th overall pick will return to the NHL or seek opportunities elsewhere. Veteran defenseman Calvin de Haan still seeking NHL contract in 2025-26 Free Agency De Haan is navigating his fifth stint as an unrestricted free agent, four of which have occurred in the past four summers. While many depth veterans often sign late, he inked early-July deals in the previous two years. In 2024-25, split between the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers, he recorded eight assists in 47 games, posting a solid 50.7% Corsi despite starting nearly two-thirds of his shifts in the defensive zone. Durability concerns remain a major obstacle. De Haan has played over 70 games only three times in his career and just once over 80. At 34, teams may view his limited availability and age as risks, especially in a league increasingly favoring younger, more durable options. Rebuilding teams may prefer to give prospects ice time, while contenders might not see him as a clear top-six fit. Playing style, NHL market dynamics, and future options for Calvin de Haan Known for his safe, defensive-first style and penalty-killing ability, de Haan brings reliability but lacks standout size, physicality, or puck-moving skills that many general managers prioritize. His hitting has declined with age, and he typically defers passing duties to more skilled partners. Off the ice, his outspoken comments about his reduced role with the Rangers last season could give some clubs pause, though his reputation as a good teammate remains intact. If NHL opportunities do not materialize, de Haan could explore playing overseas, following the path of other veterans. Alternatively, he might focus on his brewery and restaurant in Carp, which has become a local staple. With the NHL season rapidly approaching, Calvin de Haan's window to secure a contract is narrowing. His experience, defensive reliability, and leadership could still appeal to the right team, but market conditions and roster dynamics may force him to consider options beyond the NHL. Whether he plays another season or transitions to life after hockey, de Haan's next move will likely come soon. Also Read: NHL Trade Rumors: Montreal Canadiens eye Mason McTavish, but Anaheim Ducks' asking price for star center is steep Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
South Wales Argus
05-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Retailers call for urgent national action on high street crime
Once seen as a major shopping destination, Oxford Street has struggled in recent years – becoming better known for phone snatching and sweet shops. High Streets UK, a group that represents 5,000 UK businesses, is calling for ring-fenced funding for police to protect key shopping destinations. The body includes members from business improvement districts in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, London and Newcastle. Dee Corsi, chair of High Streets UK and chief executive of founding member New West End Company, said: 'Flagship high streets are engines of the local and national economy, drivers of tourism, and anchors for communities. But without urgent national action on crime, they are at serious risk. 'We have welcomed the Government's renewed focus on retail crime in particular. 'But we must go further and faster to tackle all types of crime affecting high streets, having a devastating effect on businesses and communities, tarnishing the UK's global reputation, and jeopardising tourism and investment.' According to the most recent official statistics, the number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in 2024 surpassed 500,000 for the first time. Ms Corsi said it is critical for additional funding for policing in the upcoming spending review to be ring-fenced for key high streets. 'The UK's flagship high streets are important cultural and economic centres – with High Street UK locations generating over £50 billion in economic value every year – yet growing complex challenges around crime and anti-social behaviour put these locations at risk,' she said. 'Take London's West End – the internationally renowned home to Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street is an important driver of jobs, investment, and tourism, contributing 3% of the capital's economic activity. 'Despite this, continued underfunding of policing has left it facing real issues including anti-social behaviour, shop theft and organised business crime. 'Through the collective voice of High Streets UK, we are calling for the Government to recognise the value of these locations – as economic hubs, anchors for community, and tourism destinations – by ring-fencing dedicated police support. 'Failing to do so puts growth, and flagship high streets, at serious risk.' High Streets UK held its second quarterly meeting on Wednesday, drawing up four key points that it is urging the Government to tackle. Ms Corsi added: 'At our Safer High Streets Forum, we shared our frontline experience of the international criminal gangs, business crime, prolific offenders and anti-social behaviour affecting our high streets – none of which can be meaningfully tackled with the current systems and resources in place.' High Streets UK has called for boosted police numbers around high streets, separately measuring performance for the specific areas. It wants immediate jail terms for those who breach criminal behaviour orders, quicker sentencing for crimes linked to retail, and a focus on repeat offenders. And it is calling for national measures to tackle organised crime that affects high streets including begging gangs, and the creation of a national framework for businesses to report crime. Chief Inspector Luke Dillon, from the Metropolitan Police team responsible for policing the West End, said: 'Tackling offences such as shoplifting and phone theft remains a priority for the Met as we know the negative impact these crimes have on Londoners, tourists and businesses. 'We are working with businesses to respond to their concerns, and we have increased targeted patrols in hotspot areas to identify and deter perpetrators. We're also using new tactics, such as investing in Sur-Ron e-bikes, to help us catch more offenders.'
ITV News
05-06-2025
- Business
- ITV News
Oxford Street at risk without national crime plan, say retailers
"Flagship" high streets, including London's Oxford Street, are at risk without urgent national action on crime, a consortium of retailers has seen as a major shopping destination, Oxford Street has struggled in recent years - becoming better known for phone snatching and sweet Streets UK, a group that represents 5,000 UK businesses, is calling for ring-fenced funding for police to protect key shopping body includes members from business improvement districts in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, London and Corsi, chair of High Streets UK and chief executive of founding member New West End Company, said: "Flagship high streets are engines of the local and national economy, drivers of tourism, and anchors for communities, but without urgent national action on crime, they are at serious risk."We have welcomed the Government's renewed focus on retail crime in particular."We must go further and faster to tackle all types of crime affecting high streets, having a devastating effect on businesses and communities, tarnishing the UK's global reputation, and jeopardising tourism and investment."According to the most recent official statistics, the number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in 2024 surpassed 500,000 for the first Corsi said it is critical for additional funding for policing in the upcoming spending review to be ring-fenced for key high streets. "The UK's flagship high streets are important cultural and economic centres - with High Street UK locations generating over £50 billion in economic value every year - yet growing complex challenges around crime and anti-social behaviour put these locations at risk," she said."Take London's West End - the internationally renowned home to Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street is an important driver of jobs, investment, and tourism, contributing 3% of the capital's economic activity. "Despite this, continued underfunding of policing has left it facing real issues including anti-social behaviour, shop theft and organised business crime."Through the collective voice of High Streets UK, we are calling for the Government to recognise the value of these locations - as economic hubs, anchors for community, and tourism destinations - by ring-fencing dedicated police support."Failing to do so puts growth, and flagship high streets, at serious risk." High Streets UK held its second quarterly meeting on Wednesday, drawing up four key points that it is urging the Government to Corsi added: "At our Safer High Streets Forum, we shared our frontline experience of the international criminal gangs, business crime, prolific offenders and anti-social behaviour affecting our high streets - none of which can be meaningfully tackled with the current systems and resources in place."High Streets UK has called for boosted police numbers around high streets, separately measuring performance for the specific wants immediate jail terms for those who breach criminal behaviour orders, quicker sentencing for crimes linked to retail, and a focus on repeat it is calling for national measures to tackle organised crime that affects high streets including begging gangs, and the creation of a national framework for businesses to report crime. 050001 JUN 25
Rhyl Journal
05-06-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Retailers call for urgent national action on high street crime
Once seen as a major shopping destination, Oxford Street has struggled in recent years – becoming better known for phone snatching and sweet shops. High Streets UK, a group that represents 5,000 UK businesses, is calling for ring-fenced funding for police to protect key shopping destinations. The body includes members from business improvement districts in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, London and Newcastle. Dee Corsi, chair of High Streets UK and chief executive of founding member New West End Company, said: 'Flagship high streets are engines of the local and national economy, drivers of tourism, and anchors for communities. But without urgent national action on crime, they are at serious risk. 'We have welcomed the Government's renewed focus on retail crime in particular. 'But we must go further and faster to tackle all types of crime affecting high streets, having a devastating effect on businesses and communities, tarnishing the UK's global reputation, and jeopardising tourism and investment.' According to the most recent official statistics, the number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in 2024 surpassed 500,000 for the first time. Ms Corsi said it is critical for additional funding for policing in the upcoming spending review to be ring-fenced for key high streets. 'The UK's flagship high streets are important cultural and economic centres – with High Street UK locations generating over £50 billion in economic value every year – yet growing complex challenges around crime and anti-social behaviour put these locations at risk,' she said. 'Take London's West End – the internationally renowned home to Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street is an important driver of jobs, investment, and tourism, contributing 3% of the capital's economic activity. 'Despite this, continued underfunding of policing has left it facing real issues including anti-social behaviour, shop theft and organised business crime. 'Through the collective voice of High Streets UK, we are calling for the Government to recognise the value of these locations – as economic hubs, anchors for community, and tourism destinations – by ring-fencing dedicated police support. 'Failing to do so puts growth, and flagship high streets, at serious risk.' High Streets UK held its second quarterly meeting on Wednesday, drawing up four key points that it is urging the Government to tackle. Ms Corsi added: 'At our Safer High Streets Forum, we shared our frontline experience of the international criminal gangs, business crime, prolific offenders and anti-social behaviour affecting our high streets – none of which can be meaningfully tackled with the current systems and resources in place.' High Streets UK has called for boosted police numbers around high streets, separately measuring performance for the specific areas. It wants immediate jail terms for those who breach criminal behaviour orders, quicker sentencing for crimes linked to retail, and a focus on repeat offenders. And it is calling for national measures to tackle organised crime that affects high streets including begging gangs, and the creation of a national framework for businesses to report crime.
Glasgow Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Retailers call for urgent national action on high street crime
Once seen as a major shopping destination, Oxford Street has struggled in recent years – becoming better known for phone snatching and sweet shops. High Streets UK, a group that represents 5,000 UK businesses, is calling for ring-fenced funding for police to protect key shopping destinations. The body includes members from business improvement districts in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, London and Newcastle. Dee Corsi, chair of High Streets UK and chief executive of founding member New West End Company, said: 'Flagship high streets are engines of the local and national economy, drivers of tourism, and anchors for communities. But without urgent national action on crime, they are at serious risk. 'We have welcomed the Government's renewed focus on retail crime in particular. 'But we must go further and faster to tackle all types of crime affecting high streets, having a devastating effect on businesses and communities, tarnishing the UK's global reputation, and jeopardising tourism and investment.' According to the most recent official statistics, the number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in 2024 surpassed 500,000 for the first time. Ms Corsi said it is critical for additional funding for policing in the upcoming spending review to be ring-fenced for key high streets. 'The UK's flagship high streets are important cultural and economic centres – with High Street UK locations generating over £50 billion in economic value every year – yet growing complex challenges around crime and anti-social behaviour put these locations at risk,' she said. 'Take London's West End – the internationally renowned home to Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street is an important driver of jobs, investment, and tourism, contributing 3% of the capital's economic activity. 'Despite this, continued underfunding of policing has left it facing real issues including anti-social behaviour, shop theft and organised business crime. 'Through the collective voice of High Streets UK, we are calling for the Government to recognise the value of these locations – as economic hubs, anchors for community, and tourism destinations – by ring-fencing dedicated police support. 'Failing to do so puts growth, and flagship high streets, at serious risk.' High Streets UK held its second quarterly meeting on Wednesday, drawing up four key points that it is urging the Government to tackle. Ms Corsi added: 'At our Safer High Streets Forum, we shared our frontline experience of the international criminal gangs, business crime, prolific offenders and anti-social behaviour affecting our high streets – none of which can be meaningfully tackled with the current systems and resources in place.' High Streets UK has called for boosted police numbers around high streets, separately measuring performance for the specific areas. It wants immediate jail terms for those who breach criminal behaviour orders, quicker sentencing for crimes linked to retail, and a focus on repeat offenders. And it is calling for national measures to tackle organised crime that affects high streets including begging gangs, and the creation of a national framework for businesses to report crime.
