NHL

AP Hockey WriterCapitals cut ties with Leipsic after disparaging commentsBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals on Friday placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract after he made disparaging comments about women and teammates in a private social media chat.In a conversation involving his...

AP Hockey WriterHurricanes coach Brind'Amour 'moving on' after fined by NHLBy JOHN WAWROWTORONTO (AP) Rod Brind'Amour wasn't going to risk another $25,000 fine from the NHL.The Carolina Hurricanes coach provided a short, four-word answer, Thursday, when asked if he had anything more to add a day after being...

AP Sports WriterLiam Kirk 1st born-and-trained Brit selected in NHL draftBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDALLAS (AP) Liam Kirk was on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, about 4,600 miles away from Dallas, on Saturday when he became the first player born and trained in England to be selected in...

Like many of his counterparts, New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider had an easy choice when presented with the option of larger nets or smaller equipment in the NHL's latest bid to boost goal-scoring.Don't mess with the nets.''Absolutely. I think we have to explore every avenue we can to...

Associated PressToews, Kane lead Blackhawks past Blues in shootoutBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Despite staging a late comeback against the Chicago Blackhawks, the St. Louis Blues are still a point shy as they tried to climb into a tie for first place in the Central Division.Jonathan Toews scored the...

Knights wonder what time off will look like after advancingEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Normally, finishing off a playoff series early means rest and a chance to unwind, maybe spend time with family.For the Vegas Golden Knights, they have no idea what their time will look like inside the NHL...

Rangers agree to terms with Ryan Strome on $9M, 2-year dealNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers avoided arbitration with center Ryan Strome on Thursday, agreeing to terms on a $9 million, two-year contract.Strome will count $4.5 million against the salary cap through the 2022 season after he...

Buffalo Sabres demote center Tage Thompson to minorsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have demoted center Tage Thompson to the minors.Thompson is being sent down to AHL Rochester while in the midst of a 23-game goal drought. The 22-year-old has just seven goals and five assists for 12...

Lightning F J.T. Brown raises fist during national anthemSUNRISE, Fla (AP) Tampa Bay Lightning forward J.T. Brown raised his right fist during the playing of the national anthem before the team's first road game of the season.The 27-year-old Brown, who was scratched for Tampa Bay's season-opening win against...

Wayne Gretzky to hit ice in alumni game in WinnipegWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Wayne Gretzky will make a rare return to the ice Saturday to play alongside other former Edmonton Oilers greats against Winnipeg Jets alumni as part of the Heritage Classic weekend.''I mean, I skate once a year....

AP Hockey WriterEngelland latest NHL veteran retiring before 2021 seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen the NHL suspended last season in March, Deryk Engelland spent four months around his family and saw the things he'd usually miss while at the rink or traveling around North America.Even though the Vegas Golden Knights wouldn't...

AP Hockey WriterSenators assistant GM Randy Lee faces 2nd harassment chargeBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee faces a second charge of harassment for allegedly making lewd comments and rubbing the shoulders of a 19-year-old male shuttle driver in Buffalo last month.The additional...