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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils are coming into the NHL draft with a new look.Ray Shero has replaced Lou Lamoriello as general manager. John Hynes has been hired as the new coach and the team has a chance to get some much-needed help.Barring a trade, the...

AP Hockey WriterNHL clears Capitals on trading, signing Orpik after buyoutBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The NHL questioned the Washington Capitals about re-signing Brooks Orpik after trading him to Colorado and cleared the Stanley Cup champions of any wrongdoing.General manager Brian MacLellan said the league questioned the Capitals...

Associated PressBurns, Marleau lead Sharks to 2-1 win over StarsBy GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Patrick Marleau felt reaching a milestone gave him a little extra energy, and he put it to good use.Marleau scored a key goal in his 1,700th NHL game, Brent Burns had a goal...

Kucherov finishes with 4 points, Lightning beat Leafs 7-3TORONTO (AP) Nikita Kucherov scored twice and finished with four points, Brayden Point had two goals and an assist in his season debut and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 on Thursday night.Steven Stamkos added a...

Bruins sign Notre Dame's Bjork to 3-year entry-level dealBOSTON (AP) The Bruins have signed forward Anders Bjork to an entry-level contract.The team said Tuesday that the three-year deal for the 20-year-old Notre Dame standout is set to begin next season.Bjork led the Fighting Irish in points as a...

AP Sports WriterDevils put goaltender Cory Schneier on unconditional waiversBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have placed veteran goaltender Cory Schneider on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out the final two years of his contract.The Devils announced the move on Thursday, the day...

The Latest: Bruins' Grzelcyk taken to hospital after hitBOSTON (AP) The Latest from Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins (all times Eastern):11:35 p.m.Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy says defenseman Matt Grzelcyk was taken to a hospital after taking...

NHL CalendarBy The Associated Press(All dates set before season was suspended until further notice.)May 8-24 - IIHF World Championship, Zurich/Lausanne, Switzerland, ccd.June 1-6 - NHL scouting combine, Buffalo, N.Y., ppd.June 13 - Last possible day of Stanley Cup Final.June 17 - NHL awards, Las Vegas, ppd.June 26-27 - NHL...

The NY ISLANDERS and the LOS ANGELES will both be gunning for a victory on 10/15/2017 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NY ISLANDERS vs LOS ANGELES When: 10:30 PM  ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PL OU ML 55 NY ISLANDERS 0 (-110) 5.5 105 -125 125 -145 56 LOS ANGELES TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, MSG Plus (New York),...

Blackhawks' de Haan misses practice due to family emergencyCHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks defenseman Calvin de Haan missed practice Tuesday because of a family emergency.Coach Jeremy Colliton said he isn't sure when de Haan will be back.The 29-year-old de Haan is coming back from right shoulder surgery in December. He...

The Latest: Bruins' Chara leaves game bloodied by puckST. LOUIS (AP) The Latest on Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final (all times local):8:30 p.m.Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara has left Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final after taking a puck to the face from short range...

Knights forward Valentin Zykov suspended for 20 gamesLAS VEGAS (AP) Vegas Golden Knights forward Valentin Zykov was suspended Thursday for 20 games without pay for a violation of the NHL's performance-enhancing substances program, the league said.The suspension is accompanied by a referral to the league's program for Substance...