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Blues acquire defenseman Justin Faulk in trade with 'CanesST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues acquired All-Star defenseman Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Joel Edmundson and a prospect.The Blues also announced Faulk had signed a seven-year contract extension worth $45.5 million...

Blues acquire defenseman Justin Faulk in trade with 'CanesST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues have acquired All-Star defenseman Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Joel Edmundson and a prospect.The Blues also announced Tuesday that Faulk signed a seven-year contract extension worth $45.5 million...

AP Sports WriterNHL teams aim to fill arenas, drawing fans away from screensBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Red Wings season-ticket holder Matt Larson pays about $74 for two of the cheapest seats in Little Caesars Arena.The 32-year-old fan gets a pair of chairs set up behind a counter -...

Blues acquire defenseman Justin Faulk in trade with 'CanesST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues have acquired All-Star defenseman Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Joel Edmundson and a prospect.The Blues also announced Tuesday that Faulk signed a seven-year contract extension worth $45.5 million...

AP Sports WriterNHL teams aim to fill arenas, drawing fans away from screensBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Detroit Red Wings season-ticket holder Matt Larson pays about $74 for two of the cheapest seats in Little Caesars Arena. The 32-year-old fan gets a pair of high top chairs set up...

Maple Leafs aware of complaint against Auston MatthewsTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs say they are aware of a complaint of disturbing the peace against star forward Auston Matthews.The team says Matthews is cooperating with authorities and declined further comment ''out of respect for the process involved.''A Scottsdale,...

Blues acquire defenseman Justin Faulk in trade with 'CanesST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues acquired All-Star defenseman Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Joel Edmundson and a prospect.The Blues also announced Faulk had signed a seven-year contract extension worth $45.5 million...

Maple Leafs release veteran goalie Michal NeuvirthTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs have released veteran goalie Michal Neuvirth, meaning Michael Hutchinson has likely won the backup job.Neuvirth was vying for the No. 2 spot behind Frederik Andersen. But he played just two periods during training camp because of...

Canucks' Boeser, Fantenberg in concussion protocolBURNABY, British Columbia (AP) Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser and defenseman Oscar Fantenberg are in concussion protocol.Neither player was on the ice for practice Tuesday, a day after their injuries during a 6-4 exhibition victory over Ottawa.Fantenberg left Monday night's game after he...

AP Hockey WriterSteve Yzerman wisely avoiding making promises with Red WingsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Steve Yzerman is not making any promises about quickly being able to turn around the Detroit Red Wings.That's probably a good idea.Yzerman, who earned a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame for his...

AP Sports WriterSame squad, same goal: Bruins want another shot at CupBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins didn't sign a bunch of pricey free agents over the summer after barely missing out on a Stanley Cup championship last season.Instead, they handed out extensions.After going to the last...

AP Sports WriterFlyers counting on new coach Vigneault to lead them to titleBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The parent company of the Philadelphia Flyers has spent the weeks leading up to the season unveiling the team's best offseason acquisitions.There are $25 tickets at a refurbished standing-room-only area at the...