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AP Hockey WriterLaviolette, Sullivan meet in 1st all-US coaches Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOHockey history will be made for American coaches in the Stanley Cup Final.The Cup has been handed out 89 times to the champion of the NHL since 1927. For the first time, two American coaches will face...

AP Hockey WriterBlackhawks' Hossa to miss all next season with skin disorderBy STEPHEN WHYNOChicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa will miss the entire upcoming NHL season because of severe side effects from medication to treat a progressive skin condition he's been dealing with for years.The team announced the medical update...

Canucks sign Thomas Vanek to 1-year deal, $2 million dealVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Thomas Vanek and the Vancouver Canucks agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal Friday.The 33-year-old forward had 17 goals and 31 assists in 68 games last season with Florida and Detroit.''Thomas has been a prolific...

AP Sports WriterCharles Barkley takes up Bettman's invitation to Cup FinalBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Charles Barkley has not been shy sharing that he is far more excited about the Stanley Cup playoffs than the NBA playoffs.Thanks to a night off in the NBA Finals , Barkley...

AP Sports WriterHurricanes: Owner Karmanos considers offer to sell teamBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. is considering selling the NHL team.Hurricanes spokesman Mike Sundheim said in a statement that Karmanos is deciding whether to accept an offer for the franchise or remain the...

Sabres' coach Phil Housley hires Chris Hajt as assistantBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres rookie head coach Phil Housley has hired Chris Hajt to serve as one of his assistants.Hajt spent the previous three seasons as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Kings' American Hockey League affiliate, including...

AP Hockey WriterAfter another strong season, Ducks again fail to reach goalsBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) For all their talent and tenacity, the Anaheim Ducks just can't reach their postseason goals. Whether it's luck, tactics or some ineffable winning mentality, the Ducks haven't acquired it yet.One of the...

1980s Oilers enforcer Dave Semenko dies of cancer at 59EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Dave Semenko, the Edmonton Oilers tough guy who protected Wayne Gretzky during the 1980s, has died. He was 59.He died in Edmonton after a short battle with cancer, the team said Thursday.''His legendary toughness on the...

New Jersey Devils re-sign 5 forwardsNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The Devils have re-signed Stefan Noesen and four other forwards who spent most of last season with New Jersey's top minor-league franchise in Albany, New York.General manager Ray Shero announced the signings of Noesen, Blake Coleman, Blake Pietila, Kevin Rooney...

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...

The Latest: Predators take 4-1 lead over Pens in Game 3NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final (all times local):9:28 p.m.Craig Smith has scored to make it 4-1 Predators over the Penguins in the third period of Game 3 of the Stanley...

AP Sports WriterNew Jersey Devils putting no pressure on Nico HischierBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) As Nico Hischier is discovering, being taken No. 1 in the NHL Draft has its perks.Since being selected by the New Jersey Devils with the top pick Friday night, Hischier has flown from...