NHL

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...

Islanders make bid to leave Brooklyn and return to suburbsMINEOLA, 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 with several other...

AP Hockey WriterAnaheim Ducks keep Patrick Eaves with 3-year dealBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Patrick Eaves felt comfortable from the moment he stepped into the Anaheim Ducks' dressing room as a late-season rental player.The goal-scoring forward decided to stick around a whole lot longer.Eaves agreed to a three-year,...

AP Sports WriterDevils sign defenseman Damon Severson to 6-year contractBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Being an unrestricted free agent without arbitration rights, defenseman Damon Severson was hoping to get contract from the New Jersey Devils that would carry him over for a couple of years.The Devils instead gave...

AP Sports WriterParade of forwards at top of NHL draftBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Cody Glass played in a youth hockey tournament in Las Vegas when he was 10. His Junior Steelers team finished a disappointing second.He is looking forward to many more games in Sin City.Glass was selected...

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...

Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein retires after 12 NHL seasonsNEW YORK (AP) New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein has retired after playing parts of 12 seasons in the NHL.The Rangers announced the retirement of the 32-year-old on Friday.Klein played in 627 career NHL games with the Rangers and Nashville...

Karmanos seeking $500M in sale of NHL's HurricanesRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. says he wants to sell his team for about $500 million.Karmanos told The News & Observer of Raleigh on Tuesday that he and an ownership group led by former Texas Rangers CEO...