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AP Sports WriterBickell signs 1-day contract to retire with BlackhawksBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Bryan Bickell has signed a one-day contract so he can retire with the Chicago Blackhawks.Bickell was selected by Chicago in the second round of the 2004 draft and spent his first nine seasons with the...

Associated PressBlues leaning on dads during annual father's tripBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Jay Bouwmeester's cardiac episode was a scary experience for the St. Louis Blues.Even for a bunch of tough hockey players, having dad around certainly helps.St. Louis is on its annual father's trip, and the dads...

The FLORIDA and the COLUMBUS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/15/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. FLORIDA PANTHERS vs COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Thursday, November 15, 2018 Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio ROT TEAM PL OU ML 7 FLORIDA 0 (-110) 5.5 -115 -105 105 -125 8 COLUMBUS TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: COLUMBUS , FLORIDA Oddsmakers currently have the FLORIDA...

Shore, Benn score on power play, Stars beat Ducks 2-1DALLAS (AP) Devin Shore and Jamie Benn scored power-play goals in the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 on Friday night.With the game tied at 1, Benn tipped John Klingberg's shot from the top...

AP Sports WriterStan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Stan Mikita, the hockey great who helped the Chicago Blackhawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup title while becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures, died Tuesday. He was 78.Mikita's family announced...

Canucks' Brandon Sutter needs surgery, likely out for seasonVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Vancouver Canucks center Brandon Sutter will have sports hernia surgery again and is likely done for the season.The team said Tuesday his recovery is expected to last six to eight weeks.The operation is on Sutter's right...

NHL suspends Lightning Cernak 2 games for elbowing DahlinNEW YORK (AP) The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak for two games for elbowing Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the face.Cernak wasn't penalized for the hit, which occurred during a Sabres power play late in...

NHL moves up draft to Oct. 6-7, free agency starts Oct. 9EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The NHL on Friday moved its draft up to Oct. 6-7 and set an Oct. 9 start for free agency.The first round of the draft will be Oct. 6, with the New York Rangers...

Kane scores twice as Blackhawks beat Stars 5-2DALLAS (AP) Patrick Kane had two goals and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Thursday night for their first win streak in two months.Alex DeBrincat had a goal and two assists for last-place Chicago, and...

Coyotes restructure front office under BarrowayGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have made changes to their front office under owner Andrew Barroway.President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc and president of hockey operations Gary Drummond stepped down from their duties on Friday, with general counsel Ahron Cohen named as the...

Predators sign Colton Sissons to 7-year, $20M contractNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have avoided arbitration with Colton Sissons by signing the forward to a seven-year, $20 million contract.Predators general manager David Poile announced the signing Tuesday and called Sissons ''an up-and-coming leader in our organization.''The 25-year-old Sissons...

Hurricanes hire ex-agent Krepelka as VP of hockey operationsRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have hired former sports agent Paul Krepelka as a vice president of hockey operations.Owner Tom Dundon announced Krepelka's hiring Thursday, saying his responsibilities will include negotiating player contracts.Krepelka is a former minor league player...