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AP Hockey WriterSabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to minorsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres suspended defenseman Zach Bogosian on Monday for failing to report to the minors.The team announced the suspension two days after the 12-year NHL veteran cleared waivers and was assigned...

Oilers sign Kris Versteeg to professional tryout contractEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers signed veteran NHL forward Kris Versteeg to a professional tryout contract Friday.The 30-year-old Versteeg, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks, split last season with Carolina and Los Angeles, finishing with 15 goals...

Predators assign Watson to AHL on long-term injury loanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have put forward Austin Watson on a long-term injury loan to their American Hockey League affiliate, a week after he earned reinstatement from the NHL.The Predators announced Monday they have assigned both Watson and...

The New York Islanders and the Winnipeg Jets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at MTS Centre. New York Islanders vs. Winnipeg Jets When: 8:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 27, 2013 Where: MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba TV: 8 p.m. ET, MSG-Plus2 (New York), TSN...

AP Sports WriterSharks, Blues confident, and even, heading into Game 5By JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have been at their best this postseason when they had little margin for error.That's probably why they feel comfortable heading home for Game 5 of the Western Conference...

Associated PressBinnington leads Blues past Wild 2-1By DAVID SOLOMONST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues are going to need contributions from all over their roster to make up for the loss of star forward Vladimir Tarasenko.Jordan Binnington led the way Wednesday night.Binnington made 35 saves and Alex Pietrangelo...

AP Sports Writer50 years of Flyers history archived inside arenaBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Ed Snider created a Philadelphia Flyers franchise stocked with so many great moments, all it takes is a simple crane of the neck toward the banners hanging from the rafters to rekindle 50 years of...

Senators assistant GM seeks dismissal of 'baseless' chargeBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The lawyer for Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee says harassment charges against his client are ''baseless.''Attorney Paul Cambria made the comments Friday after a brief court hearing in which Lee pleaded not guilty to a second...

Associated PressKings win 8th straight, 3-2 in OT over HurricanesBy STEVE DILBECKLOS ANGELES (AP) There's more than one way to win a hockey game, and the Los Angeles Kings keep proving that.Tanner Pearson scored 4:40 into overtime and Los Angeles edged the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Saturday night...

Devils sign goalie Senn to 2-year, entry-level contractNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed goaltender Gilles Senn to a two-year, entry-level contract.General manager Ray Shero announced the signing of the fifth-round pick in the 2017 draft on Wednesday.The 23-year-old Senn spent the last five seasons with...

Golden Knights sign Russian forward Vadim ShipachyovLAS VEGAS (AP) The expansion Vegas Golden Knights have signed free-agent Russian forward Vadim Shipachyov to a two-year, $9 million contract.General manager George McPhee announced the deal Thursday night.The 30-year-old Shipachyov had 26 goals and 50 assists in 50 games this season...

AP Sports WriterVegas hardly a fly-by-Knight squad in 1st season on the iceBy PAT GRAHAMFeel free to keep treating the Vegas Golden Knights like an expansion team. Really, they don't mind being taken lightly.The trouble is, they're hard to overlook given an 8-3 start (16 points). That despite losing...