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Flames investigating allegation head coach used racial slursPITTSBURGH (AP) Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s...

AP Hockey WriterNHL investigates allegations Flames coach used racial slursBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The NHL said Tuesday it is investigating allegations Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward Akim Aliu when he and the Nigerian-born player were in the minors a decade ago.The NHL called...

The Latest: Peters not with Flames at practiceBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The latest on allegations that current Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters made racist comments a decade ago (all times local):1:15 p.m.Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving says coach Bill Peters remains on the staff but wasn't certain whether...

Kings defenseman Alec Martinez has surgery for cut on wristLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery to repair a cut on his right wrist.Martinez had the radial artery and two superficial radial nerves repaired after they...

AP Hockey WriterNHL investigates allegations Flames coach used racial slursBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The NHL is investigating allegations Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward Akim Aliu, which the Nigerian-born player says happened a decade ago while the two were in the minors.The NHL on...

Kings’ Alec Martinez has surgery on wrist cut by skateLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez had surgery on his right wrist that was cut by a skate and is expected to make a full recovery.Doctors repaired the radial artery and two superficial radial nerves at...

AP Hockey WriterHelp not available: NHL staffs brimming with ex-head coachesBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen Kevin Hayes got off to a slow start with the Philadelphia Flyers, coach Alain Vigneault didn’t need to talk to him.Assistants Mike Yeo and Michel Therrien took care of that. Because each had been an NHL...

Toronto’s Kerfoot suspended 2 games for hit against ColoradoNEW YORK (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot has been suspended two games by the NHL for his hit on Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson.Kerfoot will lose more than $37,000 in salary and miss games Wednesday in Detroit and...

Preds’ Viktor Arvidsson out 4-6 weeks with lower body injuryNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators say forward Viktor Arvidsson will miss four to six weeks after hurting his lower body when cross-checked during the first period of Saturday night’s 4-2 win over St. Louis.The Predators provided the update...

Preds’ Viktor Arvidsson out 4-6 weeks with lower-body injuryNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville Predators forward Viktor Arvidsson will miss four to six weeks after hurting his lower body when cross-checked during the first period of Saturday night’s 4-2 win over St. Louis.Bortuzzo was suspended for four games without pay...

Red Wings assign Smith to Grand RapidsDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have removed forward Givani Smith from injured reserve and assigned him to Grand Rapids of the AHL.The Red Wings announced the move Friday.The 21-year-old Smith has appeared in five games with the Red Wings this season....

AP Sports WriterKeefe: Toronto has enough talent for quick progressBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) New Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe spent a decent chunk of a 30-minute morning skate on Thursday teaching instead of running drills.There's a lot for his new team to learn and not much...