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Predators sign Bonino away from Pens and acquire EmelinNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators took care of an area of concern and added to an area of depth Saturday, signing center Nick Bonino away from the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins with a $16.4 million, four-year contract and...

AP Hockey WriterDevils sign college hockey's top player, Will ButcherBy JOHN WAWROWThe New Jersey Devils have landed college hockey's top player by agreeing to sign defenseman Will Butcher to a two-year, $1.85 million contract.The agreement announced by the Devils on Sunday comes about two weeks after the University of...

Sanford, Bouwmeester injured during camp for BluesST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Blues forward Zach Sanford will undergo surgery and miss 5-6 months of action after dislocating his left shoulder during training camp.Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced the injury on Tuesday. He also said defenseman Jay Bouwmeester has...

Blackhawks' Hossa to miss all next season with skin disorderCHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa will miss the entire 2017-18 NHL season because of a progressive skin disorder he says he's been treating for years.The team announced the news on Wednesday. The 38-year-old veteran said severe side effects...

Lightning re-sign Sustr, Gourde, make qualifying offers to 9TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Andrei Sustr and forward Yanni Gourde and made qualifying offers to nine other players, including forwards Tyler Johnson and Ondrej Palat.Sustr agreed to a one-year, $1.95 million contract Monday. He...

AP Hockey WriterSticks and slashes break bones, so NHL aims for less painBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen slash after slash broke one of Johnny Gaudreau's fingers, he called it part of the game.The Calgary Flames winger known as ''Johnny Hockey'' is one of the NHL's most marketable players, so broken bones...

The Latest: Predators beat Penguins 5-1, trail Cup Final 2-1NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final (all times local):10:05 p.m.Pekka Rinne bounced back with 27 saves and the offense came alive as the Nashville Predators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 in Game...

AP Hockey WriterAll talk, few trades before NHL's expansion roster freezeBy STEPHEN WHYNOMike Smith went from Arizona to Calgary and a couple of defensemen traded places as NHL teams made last-minute moves before the Vegas expansion draft roster freeze.None of those defensemen came from the Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators...

AP Hockey WriterLightning agree to terms on $26.5M, 5-year deal with PalatBy STEPHEN WHYNOA person with direct knowledge of the move says the Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $26.5 million, five-year deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition...

Associated PressIslanders make bid to leave Brooklyn and return to suburbsBy FRANK ELTMANMINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) The New York Islanders have made a bid to return to the New York City suburbs.The National Hockey League team that moved from Long Island to Brooklyn two years ago submitted a bid...

AP Sports WriterPredators reach 1st Stanley Cup Final, oust Ducks in 6 gamesBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Colton Sissons scored his third goal with 6:00 left, ensuring the Nashville Predators' magical postseason now includes the franchise's first trip to the Stanley Cup Final after eliminating the Anaheim...

Buffalo Sabres hire Sexton, Greeley to assistant GM jobsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill continued filling out his staff by hiring Randy Sexton and Steve Greeley as assistant GMs.Their responsibilities will include player development and overseeing Buffalo's minor-league affiliates, with Sexton also named GM of...