NHL

AP Hockey WriterCulture is key in developing NHL prospects, Devils GM saysBy JOHN WAWROWWhether it involves New Jersey rookie center Jack Hughes or any other prospect, Devils general manager Ray Shero says the most important aspects of a prospect's development must be in place before first stepping into the...

AP Hockey WriterSabres set roster by demoting Olofsson, Jokiharju to minorsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres set their 23-player regular-season roster by demoting forward Victor Olofsson and defenseman Henri Jokiharju to the minors.Though the two rookies were sent down to Rochester on Tuesday, both are expected...

Associated PressMark Stone ready to lead in first full season with VegasBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) The first time Mark Stone ever skated onto the ice for an NHL game, he was 19 years old and his Ottawa Senators were facing the New York Rangers in the playoffs.Erik...

Wild defenseman Pateryn out 6 more weeks after core surgeryST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild defenseman Greg Pateryn has undergone surgery on his midsection and will be out about six more weeks.The Wild said Tuesday the procedure for a bilateral core muscle repair went as planned in Philadelphia....

Sharks F Kane suspended for 3 games for abuse of officialNEW YORK (AP) San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for the first three games of the season for abuse of an official.The punishment handed out Tuesday comes after a run-in Kane had with Vegas' Deryk...

Lee Stempniak retires after 14 NHL seasons with 10 teamsBy The Associated PressLee Stempniak has retired from the NHL after playing for 10 teams in 14 seasons.The 36-year-old winger announced his decision Tuesday through the players' union. He says he is ''extremely grateful to have lived my dream every...

Sharks F Kane suspended for 3 games for abuse of officialNEW YORK (AP) San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for the first three games of the season for abuse of an official.The punishment handed out Tuesday comes after a run-in Kane had with Vegas' Deryk...

Sabres assistant coach Granato hospitalized with pneumoniaBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Don Granato is hospitalized with pneumonia and will miss the start of the season.The Sabres announced Tuesday that Granato was taking a medical leave of absence. Top minor league coach Chris Taylor will fill in...

AP Hockey WriterReady for some hockey? Green Day song may be new NHL anthemBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL could be on the way to its version of ''Are You Ready For Some Football?''The league is announcing a two-year partnership with Green Day that includes an opening song for NBC...

AHL awards expansion franchise to Palm SpringsPALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) Professional hockey is coming to the Southern California desert.The minor league American Hockey League has awarded an expansion franchise to NHL Seattle that will play at a new arena on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation in downtown Palm...

AP Hockey WriterReady for some hockey? Green Day song may be new NHL anthemBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL could be on the way to its version of ''Are You Ready For Some Football?''The league is announcing a two-year partnership with Green Day that includes an opening song for NBC...

AP Hockey WriterGreen Day song may be new NHL hockey anthemBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL could be on the way to its version of ''Are You Ready For Some Football?''The league is announcing a two-year partnership with Green Day that includes an opening song for NBC Sports' ''Wednesday Night Hockey.''...