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AP Hockey WriterRussian winger Zaripov cleared to pursue NHL contractBy STEPHEN WHYNODanis Zaripov will get the chance to take his talents to North America after the NHL approved the Russian winger's eligibility following a doping ban in the Kontinental Hockey League and international play.The 36-year-old Zaripov is free to...

AP Sports WriterNew-look Hurricanes eager to snap NHL postseason droughtBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) There's plenty new for the Carolina Hurricanes these days.They picked up a new starting goalie, gave big new contracts to some young defensemen and brought in a splashy free agent. There also might be...

AP Hockey WriterNHL names ex-enforcer Parros to run player safetyBy STEPHEN WHYNONEW YORK (AP) The NHL has tabbed former enforcer George Parros to run its department of player safety.Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Parros' appointment to senior vice president of player safety on Thursday. Parros replaces Stephane Quintal, who...

Coyotes sign Anthony Duclair to one-year, $1.2 million dealGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have signed restricted free-agent right wing Anthony Duclair to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.The team announced the deal Sunday.Duclair had a superb rookie season after being traded from the New York Rangers in 2015,...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes captain Shane Doan calls it a careerBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan had chances to leave the desert for a better shot at winning the Stanley Cup.Every time, he resisted the urge, a loyalty that cemented his legacy as one of...

Carolina, defenseman Jaccob Slavin agree on 7-year extensionRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Jaccob Slavin have agreed to a seven-year contract extension.General manager Ron Francis on Wednesday said the deal begins in 2018-19 and will carry an average annual value of $5.3 million through the 2024-25...

Blue Jackets lock up top-line center Wennberg for 6 yearsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free-agent center Alexander Wennberg to a six-year, $29.4 million contract.The Blue Jackets announced the deal Friday, locking up their top-line center through the 2022-23 season, with a cap hit of...

Hall of Fame D Pilote passes away at age 85CHICAGO (AP) Hall of Fame defenseman Pierre Pilote, a three-time Norris Trophy winner who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, has died. He was 85.Pilote passed away Saturday night, according to the Blackhawks. Pilote was...

AP Hockey WriterVegas Golden Knights may get franchise goalie, young rosterBy STEPHEN WHYNOGeorge McPhee can't wait to fill up the white board, the one in the Vegas Golden Knights' expansion draft room. On Wednesday night, the staff will start adding the names of players who will become part of...

Red Wings agree to terms with Tatar on $21.2M, 4-year dealDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to terms with winger Tomas Tatar on a $21.2 million, four-year contract.The 26-year-old Czech native led Detroit with 25 goals last season and also had 21 assist for 46 points....

Vernon Fiddler announces retirement after 877 games in NHLNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Forward Vernon Fiddler is retiring from the NHL after playing 877 games over 14 seasons in the league with four different teams.Fiddler announced his decision Wednesday in a story for The Players Tribune .The 5-foot-11 center says...

Avalanche will retire Hejduk's No. 23 in January ceremonyDENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche will retire the number of forward Milan Hejduk in a January ceremony.Hejduk played all 14 of his seasons with Colorado and helped the Avalanche to a Stanley Cup title in 2001. He finished with 375...