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NEW YORK (AP) The NHL and NHL Players' Association have unveiled a ''Declaration of Principles'' to guide hockey culture across various levels of the sport. The principles were unveiled at a news conference Wednesday that included representatives from 17 other organizations, including USA Hockey and the International Ice Hockey Federation....

Associated PressGolden Knights get to know each other in development campBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) While the rest of the NHL chased veteran players in free agency, the Vegas Golden Knights finished up the franchise's first player development camp Saturday with optimism for their young future.The expansion club's...

New Jersey Devils sign forward Jesper Bratt to 3-year dealNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Jesper Bratt to a three-year, entry-level contract.The Devils announced the signing of their 2016 sixth-round draft pick on Friday.The 18-year-old Bratt spent the last four seasons in Sweden with...

AP Sports WriterDevils still holding No. 1 pick with the draft a week awayBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) With the NHL draft a week away, the New Jersey Devils are still holding the No. 1 pick and getting ready to use it.Executive vice president and general manager Ray...

Devils to honor former owner McMullen on FridayNEWARK, N.J. (AP) John McMullen, who brought NHL hockey to New Jersey in 1982, will be the first inductee in the Devils' Ring of Honor.The Devils will hold a pregame ceremony at Prudential Center on Friday night before their game against...

Coyotes trade goalie Mike Smith to FlamesGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes traded longtime starting goaltender Mike Smith to the Calgary Flames on Saturday for a conditional 2018 third-round pick, defensive prospect Brandon Hickey and the rights to unrestricted free agent goalie Chad Johnson.As Calgary gets the starter...

Flyers sign Nolan Patrick to entry-level contract.PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Flyers have signed first-round pick Nolan Patrick to an entry-level contract.The 18-year-old center was selected No. 2 overall last month after playing the past three seasons for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League. Patrick had 56...

AP Hockey WriterNHL teams adjusting on the fly to new wrinkle of bye weeksBy STEPHEN WHYNOMike Smith felt weird.The All-Star goaltender for Arizona knew other teams were playing while he and the rest of the Coyotes were enjoying a week off. He filled his time by sledding with his...

Associated PressSt. Louis Blues take strong dose of optimism into offseasonBy NATE LATSCHST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues could have been preparing for Game 7 of a second-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.Instead, after being eliminated by the Predators in six games, the Blues...

AP Sports WriterMarcus Johansson caught off guard by trade to DevilsBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) After winning Presidents' Trophy and losing in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs two years in a row, Marcus Johansson knew the Washington Capitals were going to make changes.Coming off a...

AP Hockey WriterStars sign Radulov to richest free agent deal of offseasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOEven though Alexander Radulov took 48 hours into NHL free agency to find a home, it was very much worth the wait.Radulov on Monday became the richest player in a restrained market by signing a $31.25...

AP Sports WriterBlue Jackets beat Penguins 5-4 to avoid sweepBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Markus Nutivaara, William Karlsson and Boone Jenner each had a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets held on to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday, avoiding a sweep in the...