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Yahoo
5 days ago
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'There's a lot I wish I would have taken': Denare Beach residents in shock after wildfire
When Rebecca McCrimmon evacuated with her family from Denare Beach last week, it was out of concern that access to the northeast Saskatchewan community, not far from the Manitoba border, would be cut off by the Club fire burning to the north. She packed some clothes and mementoes, thinking she would be able to return home after the danger passed. But then on Monday, the Wolf fire suddenly moved in from the west. She watched via a video feed as the flames went down the street in front of her house. Then the feed went dark. McCrimmon thought about the things she hadn't packed. "There's a lot I wish I would have taken," she said in an interview on Wednesday, her voice trailing off. "Like my daughter's footprints from the hospital, her hospital hat and her first haircut, different things like that." McCrimmon, her husband and their two-and-a-half-year-old daughter are staying with family in Gimli, Man. McCrimmon said she's grateful for a family friend who is in the community and has been documenting the states of the properties to share with the residents, as it was "very hard" when they didn't know if their home had been lost. WATCH | 'I feel so lost': Denare Beach resident sad and angry after losing home to wildfire: Gracie Dareichuk is also dealing with the news that her home burned to the ground. Like McCrimmon, she wasn't too worried until the winds changed on Monday and the Wolf fire made its run toward the community. She watched the photos and videos posted from neighbours' cameras with growing alarm — and with an enormous feeling of helplessness. "We could just see the fire blazing up. It was tragic, like a terrible sight to see," Dareichuk said in an interview. "It felt almost like torture, like you were just sitting there, forced to watch your house burn." The 21-year-old nursing student has been staying with relatives in eastern Saskatchewan as well as in a camper. While she's grateful to have family support, Dareichuk doesn't want to burden them by staying for weeks on end. "I feel so lost," she said. "I keep saying, I just want to go back home, but I know I can't go back home because I don't have a home now." The Denare Beach reserve, located just south of the resort village, was also hit by the fire. Easter Dubinak, who lives on the reserve, says all but 10 homes there were lost. "My parents' home burned down … and all of my mother's possessions were in our home," Dubinak said. "We lost her 15 years ago to breast cancer and it feels like I've lost her all over again. I'm so devastated." Dubinak said the reserve being small makes it an especially tight-knit community. "We always came together to help one another," she said. "When a member passed we all mourned for that member like they were family, that's how close we were." Residents of Denare Beach are among the estimated 10,000 to 15,000 people people displaced from 34 communities in Saskatchewan due to the wildfires, according to Wednesday's briefing from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. The estimated number of "values" lost — including homes, cabins, infrastructure and vehicles — is more than 400, said SPSA vice-president of operations Steve Roberts. There were 24 active fires in the province as of Wednesday afternoon, with only five of them classified as contained. La Ronge is one of the communities with displaced residents nervously waiting for news about any losses, after the Pisew fire moved in from the north. Two businesses, Robertson Trading and Rona, burned in the town on Tuesday evening and all but the most essential personnel have been told to leave. Denare Beach so far has been the "largest single area of impact" in terms of values lost, Roberts said. WATCH | Evacuees concerned as wildfire conditions in northern Sask. worsen:
San Francisco Chronicle
17-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Golden Knights head into offseason hoping to reach an extension with Jack Eichel
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the Golden Knights absorb being knocked out in the second round of the NHL playoffs by Edmonton, they don't have to wait long before planning for their future. Jack Eichel, who has one season left on his eight-year, $80 million contract, is eligible for an extension beginning July 1. 'He's one of the top guys in the NHL," general manager Kelly McCrimmon said. "He's got great character, great leadership. You see night in, night out what he does for our team, so that will be a really important piece of business for us. We certainly hope to keep Jack in our organization. Jack loves it here, so I would hope we could find common ground.' Eichel, 28, comes off the best season of his 10-year career, the past four seasons with the Golden Knights. He set career highs with 66 assists and 94 points to go with 28 goals as the center on the team's top line. 'Can't say enough about my teammates and the people in this building and the people that make this organization what it is,' Eichel said. "I'm super proud of to be part of this organization and the city and represent the Vegas Golden Knights. Contractually, I think things kind of take care of itself. I'll just worry about trying to prepare for next season this offseason and go from there.' Management, which is not known for sitting on its hands, will have other significant decisions to make as well on the team's direction after the Golden Knights were eliminated by the second round for the second year in a row. 'I like our team,' coach Bruce Cassidy said. 'I don't have a problem with any player in that room. I think every one of them is a great teammate. They care about one another. Are there areas of our game we could complement better? Probably. We'll evaluate that. 'All the guys that were up, their contracts, they were all good players for us. All good players. No disappointments at all. We'll probably have to look at areas because we're not the last team standing. Usually, you think, 'Where we can we upgrade? Where can I upgrade what I do?'" McCrimmon offered a similar assessment. 'I feel our team was good enough to win,' McCrimmon said. The Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup two years ago and thought they had another contender this season after capturing the Pacific Division and securing the Western Conference's second-best record. But Vegas had to rally from a 2-1 series deficit to beat Minnesota in the opening round, winning twice in overtime. Then the Golden Knights lost two OT games in the 4-1 series loss to the Oilers. 'I didn't walk away from Edmonton saying, 'We had no chance. They're just better,'" Cassidy said. "I didn't feel that way. I felt we needed to execute better in a few of the games and we could be the team moving on.' Forward William Karlsson said losing to the Oilers made it 'a wasted season.' McCrimmon wasn't as blunt, instead labeling the loss as 'a missed opportunity.' Change will come, but at least given the tenor of the comments by Cassidy and McCrimmon, the Golden Knights will largely return their roster intact next season. 'I think we have a great organization,' goalie Adin Hill said. 'Best management I've been under. I think they're going to do the things that they see fit for (the) roster, whether it's keeping it the same or whether it's changing up a few things. I don't know. That's their decision, above my paygrade, but it will be exciting to see. We know that we're going to be contenders every year.' Forward Reilly Smith made it clear he wants to return. An original Golden Knight, Smith was traded to Pittsburgh after winning the Cup and then sent to the New York Rangers a year later. The Golden Knights reacquired the 34-year-old on March 6. Smith made a smooth transition back into the lineup with three goals and eight assists in 21 games. Then he delivered the play of the postseason for the Golden Knights, scoring with 0.4 seconds left to beat Edmonton in Game 3, and finished with three goals and an assist in 11 playoff games. 'Probably the best hockey I've played in my career has been wearing this jersey,' Smith said. 'It's a fun group to be a part of and a fun place to call home. My family loves it here, so if there's a way to make it work, it'd be great. At the end of the day, it's a business. My contract negotiations, I probably know as little as you (media) do right now.' ___
Mint
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Golden Knights head into offseason hoping to reach an extension with Jack Eichel
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the Golden Knights absorb being knocked out in the second round of the NHL playoffs by Edmonton, they don't have to wait long before planning for their future. Jack Eichel, who has one season left on his eight-year, $80 million contract, is eligible for an extension beginning July 1. 'He's one of the top guys in the NHL," general manager Kelly McCrimmon said. "He's got great character, great leadership. You see night in, night out what he does for our team, so that will be a really important piece of business for us. We certainly hope to keep Jack in our organization. Jack loves it here, so I would hope we could find common ground.' Eichel, 28, comes off the best season of his 10-year career, the past four seasons with the Golden Knights. He set career highs with 66 assists and 94 points to go with 28 goals as the center on the team's top line. 'Can't say enough about my teammates and the people in this building and the people that make this organization what it is,' Eichel said. "I'm super proud of to be part of this organization and the city and represent the Vegas Golden Knights. Contractually, I think things kind of take care of itself. I'll just worry about trying to prepare for next season this offseason and go from there.' Management, which is not known for sitting on its hands, will have other significant decisions to make as well on the team's direction after the Golden Knights were eliminated by the second round for the second year in a row. 'I like our team,' coach Bruce Cassidy said. 'I don't have a problem with any player in that room. I think every one of them is a great teammate. They care about one another. Are there areas of our game we could complement better? Probably. We'll evaluate that. 'All the guys that were up, their contracts, they were all good players for us. All good players. No disappointments at all. We'll probably have to look at areas because we're not the last team standing. Usually, you think, 'Where we can we upgrade? Where can I upgrade what I do?'" McCrimmon offered a similar assessment. 'I feel our team was good enough to win,' McCrimmon said. The Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup two years ago and thought they had another contender this season after capturing the Pacific Division and securing the Western Conference's second-best record. But Vegas had to rally from a 2-1 series deficit to beat Minnesota in the opening round, winning twice in overtime. Then the Golden Knights lost two OT games in the 4-1 series loss to the Oilers. 'I didn't walk away from Edmonton saying, 'We had no chance. They're just better,'" Cassidy said. "I didn't feel that way. I felt we needed to execute better in a few of the games and we could be the team moving on.' Forward William Karlsson said losing to the Oilers made it 'a wasted season.' McCrimmon wasn't as blunt, instead labeling the loss as 'a missed opportunity.' Change will come, but at least given the tenor of the comments by Cassidy and McCrimmon, the Golden Knights will largely return their roster intact next season. 'I think we have a great organization,' goalie Adin Hill said. 'Best management I've been under. I think they're going to do the things that they see fit for (the) roster, whether it's keeping it the same or whether it's changing up a few things. I don't know. That's their decision, above my paygrade, but it will be exciting to see. We know that we're going to be contenders every year.' Forward Reilly Smith made it clear he wants to return. An original Golden Knight, Smith was traded to Pittsburgh after winning the Cup and then sent to the New York Rangers a year later. The Golden Knights reacquired the 34-year-old on March 6. Smith made a smooth transition back into the lineup with three goals and eight assists in 21 games. Then he delivered the play of the postseason for the Golden Knights, scoring with 0.4 seconds left to beat Edmonton in Game 3, and finished with three goals and an assist in 11 playoff games. 'Probably the best hockey I've played in my career has been wearing this jersey,' Smith said. 'It's a fun group to be a part of and a fun place to call home. My family loves it here, so if there's a way to make it work, it'd be great. At the end of the day, it's a business. My contract negotiations, I probably know as little as you (media) do right now.'
Fox Sports
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Golden Knights head into offseason hoping to reach an extension with Jack Eichel
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the Golden Knights absorb being knocked out in the second round of the NHL playoffs by Edmonton, they don't have to wait long before planning for their future. Jack Eichel, who has one season left on his eight-year, $80 million contract, is eligible for an extension beginning July 1. 'He's one of the top guys in the NHL," general manager Kelly McCrimmon said. "He's got great character, great leadership. You see night in, night out what he does for our team, so that will be a really important piece of business for us. We certainly hope to keep Jack in our organization. Jack loves it here, so I would hope we could find common ground.' Eichel, 28, comes off the best season of his 10-year career, the past four seasons with the Golden Knights. He set career highs with 66 assists and 94 points to go with 28 goals as the center on the team's top line. 'Can't say enough about my teammates and the people in this building and the people that make this organization what it is,' Eichel said. "I'm super proud of to be part of this organization and the city and represent the Vegas Golden Knights. Contractually, I think things kind of take care of itself. I'll just worry about trying to prepare for next season this offseason and go from there.' Management, which is not known for sitting on its hands, will have other significant decisions to make as well on the team's direction after the Golden Knights were eliminated by the second round for the second year in a row. 'I like our team,' coach Bruce Cassidy said. 'I don't have a problem with any player in that room. I think every one of them is a great teammate. They care about one another. Are there areas of our game we could complement better? Probably. We'll evaluate that. 'All the guys that were up, their contracts, they were all good players for us. All good players. No disappointments at all. We'll probably have to look at areas because we're not the last team standing. Usually, you think, 'Where we can we upgrade? Where can I upgrade what I do?'" McCrimmon offered a similar assessment. 'I feel our team was good enough to win,' McCrimmon said. The Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup two years ago and thought they had another contender this season after capturing the Pacific Division and securing the Western Conference's second-best record. But Vegas had to rally from a 2-1 series deficit to beat Minnesota in the opening round, winning twice in overtime. Then the Golden Knights lost two OT games in the 4-1 series loss to the Oilers. 'I didn't walk away from Edmonton saying, 'We had no chance. They're just better,'" Cassidy said. "I didn't feel that way. I felt we needed to execute better in a few of the games and we could be the team moving on.' Forward William Karlsson said losing to the Oilers made it 'a wasted season.' McCrimmon wasn't as blunt, instead labeling the loss as 'a missed opportunity.' Change will come, but at least given the tenor of the comments by Cassidy and McCrimmon, the Golden Knights will largely return their roster intact next season. 'I think we have a great organization,' goalie Adin Hill said. 'Best management I've been under. I think they're going to do the things that they see fit for (the) roster, whether it's keeping it the same or whether it's changing up a few things. I don't know. That's their decision, above my paygrade, but it will be exciting to see. We know that we're going to be contenders every year.' Forward Reilly Smith made it clear he wants to return. An original Golden Knight, Smith was traded to Pittsburgh after winning the Cup and then sent to the New York Rangers a year later. The Golden Knights reacquired the 34-year-old on March 6. Smith made a smooth transition back into the lineup with three goals and eight assists in 21 games. Then he delivered the play of the postseason for the Golden Knights, scoring with 0.4 seconds left to beat Edmonton in Game 3, and finished with three goals and an assist in 11 playoff games. 'Probably the best hockey I've played in my career has been wearing this jersey,' Smith said. 'It's a fun group to be a part of and a fun place to call home. My family loves it here, so if there's a way to make it work, it'd be great. At the end of the day, it's a business. My contract negotiations, I probably know as little as you (media) do right now.' ___ AP NHL playoffs: and recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Golden Knights head into offseason hoping to reach an extension with Jack Eichel
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the Golden Knights absorb being knocked out in the second round of the NHL playoffs by Edmonton, they don't have to wait long before planning for their future. Jack Eichel, who has one season left on his eight-year, $80 million contract, is eligible for an extension beginning July 1. 'He's one of the top guys in the NHL,' general manager Kelly McCrimmon said. 'He's got great character, great leadership. You see night in, night out what he does for our team, so that will be a really important piece of business for us. We certainly hope to keep Jack in our organization. Jack loves it here, so I would hope we could find common ground.' Eichel, 28, comes off the best season of his 10-year career, the past four seasons with the Golden Knights. He set career highs with 66 assists and 94 points to go with 28 goals as the center on the team's top line. 'Can't say enough about my teammates and the people in this building and the people that make this organization what it is,' Eichel said. 'I'm super proud of to be part of this organization and the city and represent the Vegas Golden Knights. Contractually, I think things kind of take care of itself. I'll just worry about trying to prepare for next season this offseason and go from there.' Management, which is not known for sitting on its hands, will have other significant decisions to make as well on the team's direction after the Golden Knights were eliminated by the second round for the second year in a row. 'I like our team,' coach Bruce Cassidy said. 'I don't have a problem with any player in that room. I think every one of them is a great teammate. They care about one another. Are there areas of our game we could complement better? Probably. We'll evaluate that. 'All the guys that were up, their contracts, they were all good players for us. All good players. No disappointments at all. We'll probably have to look at areas because we're not the last team standing. Usually, you think, 'Where we can we upgrade? Where can I upgrade what I do?'' McCrimmon offered a similar assessment. 'I feel our team was good enough to win,' McCrimmon said. The Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup two years ago and thought they had another contender this season after capturing the Pacific Division and securing the Western Conference's second-best record. But Vegas had to rally from a 2-1 series deficit to beat Minnesota in the opening round, winning twice in overtime. Then the Golden Knights lost two OT games in the 4-1 series loss to the Oilers. 'I didn't walk away from Edmonton saying, 'We had no chance. They're just better,'' Cassidy said. 'I didn't feel that way. I felt we needed to execute better in a few of the games and we could be the team moving on.' Forward William Karlsson said losing to the Oilers made it 'a wasted season.' McCrimmon wasn't as blunt, instead labeling the loss as 'a missed opportunity.' Change will come, but at least given the tenor of the comments by Cassidy and McCrimmon, the Golden Knights will largely return their roster intact next season. 'I think we have a great organization,' goalie Adin Hill said. 'Best management I've been under. I think they're going to do the things that they see fit for (the) roster, whether it's keeping it the same or whether it's changing up a few things. I don't know. That's their decision, above my paygrade, but it will be exciting to see. We know that we're going to be contenders every year.' Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Forward Reilly Smith made it clear he wants to return. An original Golden Knight, Smith was traded to Pittsburgh after winning the Cup and then sent to the New York Rangers a year later. The Golden Knights reacquired the 34-year-old on March 6. Smith made a smooth transition back into the lineup with three goals and eight assists in 21 games. Then he delivered the play of the postseason for the Golden Knights, scoring with 0.4 seconds left to beat Edmonton in Game 3, and finished with three goals and an assist in 11 playoff games. 'Probably the best hockey I've played in my career has been wearing this jersey,' Smith said. 'It's a fun group to be a part of and a fun place to call home. My family loves it here, so if there's a way to make it work, it'd be great. At the end of the day, it's a business. My contract negotiations, I probably know as little as you (media) do right now.' ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
