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Former NHL forward Olczyk diagnosed with colon cancerCHICAGO (AP) Former NHL forward and coach Eddie Olczyk has been diagnosed with colon cancer.Olczyk, who turns 51 on Aug. 16, had surgery last week, and Chicago Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael Terry says he ''will be undergoing further treatment in...

AP Hockey WriterDucks' Lindholm, Vatanen out long-term for shoulder surgeryBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Anaheim Ducks defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Sami Vatanen need shoulder surgeries that will sideline them into next season.Ducks general manager Bob Murray disclosed the problems Thursday while the Ducks packed up for the summer...

AP Sports WriterSubban's approach to Preds: Open mind is (Cup) gold mineBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) It has been an extraordinary 11 months for P.K. Subban.The defenseman moved from the Eastern Conference to the Western Conference. Left his native Canada to live in the American South. Blended...

AP Sports WriterComing home: Cullen picks Wild for 21st NHL seasonBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe Minnesota Wild and center Matt Cullen have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract, bringing him back to his home state for a 21st season in the NHL.The Wild announced the deal, which includes $700,000 in...

AP Sports WriterNashville GM has chance at Stanley Cup after 35 yearsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) David Poile thought he could squeeze in a quick day off after the exhilarating run by the Nashville Predators to their first Stanley Cup Final.Wrong.At least 200 texts and emails congratulating...

AP Hockey WriterDucks' Lindholm, Vatanen out long-term for shoulder surgeryBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Anaheim Ducks defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Sami Vatanen need shoulder surgeries that will sideline them into next season.Ducks general manager Bob Murray disclosed the problems Thursday while the Ducks packed up for the summer...

AP Hockey WriterNo-name Penguins defense faces unheralded Predators centersBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe star centers and no-name defense of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The standout defensemen and unheralded centers of the Nashville Predators.The Stanley Cup Final is full of intriguing matchups, with Game 1 coming up Monday night in Pittsburgh.Pittsburgh goes for...

The Latest: Alfredsson stepping down as Senators adviserBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the first day of NHL free agency (all times ET):3:50 p.m.Daniel Alfredsson is stepping down as Ottawa Senators senior adviser of hockey operations, saying he has decided to take a break from the game and evaluate...

Coyotes hire Craig Cunningham as pro scoutGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have hired Craig Cunningham as a pro scout and say he will assist with player development.General manager John Chayka announced the two-year contract Wednesday that allows Cunningham to remain in hockey.Cunningham collapsed on the ice with...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes tab longtime executive Patterson as presidentBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have hired former NFL, NBA and college executive Steve Patterson as president and CEO.The Coyotes also promoted general manager John Chayka to president of hockey operations, the team said Wednesday.Patterson led a...

AP Sports WriterHistory made clinching Western finals berth, Preds now restBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) The Nashville Predators may have been the last team in the Western Conference this postseason. Now they're the NHL's first team to reach a conference final.And the Predators believe they're only halfway...

AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Pominville, Scandella in trade with WildBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville is returning to Buffalo after being acquired along with defenseman Marco Scandella in a four-player trade with the Minnesota Wild.In exchange, the Wild acquired forwards Tyler Ennis and Marcus...