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Isles hire Kelly Buchberger as assistant coachNEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders have hired Kelly Buchberger to be an assistant under coach Doug Weight.The Islanders announced the hire Tuesday. Buchberger served as vice president of player development for the Edmonton Oilers last season, after spending the previous...

Sharks hire Dave Barr as assistant coachSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have hired Dave Barr as an assistant coach on Peter DeBoer's staff.Barr will serve as the team's ''eye in the sky'' this season. Barr had previously worked with DeBoer for four years in New...

AP Sports WriterInjured Letang takes on new role during Penguins' Cup runBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) When Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang announced his season was over due to a neck injury, he confidently predicted his absence wouldn't change his team's chances of repeating as Stanley Cup champions.He may...

Oilers sign star Connor McDavid to 8-year, $100 million dealEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers paid a huge price to lock up superstar captain Connor McDavid.But it could have been even higher.The Oilers said Wednesday that the team and McDavid have agreed to an eight-year, $100 million extension.That...

Capitals re-sign T.J. Oshie to $46 million, 8-year dealCHICAGO (AP) The Washington Capitals have re-signed right winger T.J. Oshie to a $46 million, eight-year contract.Oshie will count $5.75 million against the salary cap through the 2024-25 season.General manager Brian MacLellan announced the deal Friday just before the start...

AP Hockey WriterAP Sources: Caps to host Leafs in outdoor game at NavyBy STEPHEN WHYNOTwo people with knowledge of the situation say the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs will play an outdoor game at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, next season.The people spoke to The Associated Press...

Isles hire Kelly Buchberger as assistant coachNEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders have hired Kelly Buchberger to be an assistant under coach Doug Weight.Buchberger served as vice president of player development for the Edmonton Oilers last season, after spending the previous two as the club's manager of...

AP Sports WriterPreds reach 1st Western final in team history, ousting BluesBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) Ryan Johansen celebrated his game-winning goal with a windmill fist pump and the Nashville Predators finished off the rest of a thrilling third period with the standing-room only crowd on their...

AP Hockey WriterPredators left surprised, determined by Johansen's injuryBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Nashville Predators are still stunned by the loss of top scorer Ryan Johansen to a season-ending thigh injury after Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.They're also determined not to allow his absence to...

Luke Bryan opening Game 6 broadcast from honky-tonk roofNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Country star and Predators fan Luke Bryan will open NBC's broadcast of Game 6 on Sunday night singing a song from the rooftop of the honky-tonk Tootsie's World Famous Orchid Lounge.The two-time Country Music Association entertainer of...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks deal Panarin and Hjalmarsson, get Saad backBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) General manager Stan Bowman promised changes were coming after the Chicago Blackhawks were swept in the first round of the playoffs.Boy, he wasn't kidding.Chicago re-acquired Brandon Saad and parted with Niklas Hjalmarsson and Artemi Panarin...

Pittsburgh coach's challenge is first in Stanley Cup FinalPITTSBURGH (AP) Penguins coach Mike Sullivan made the first coach's challenge in Stanley Cup Final history on Monday night and got a Nashville goal wiped out.In the second year the procedure has been allowed by the NHL, Sullivan challenged what...