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AP Sports WriterAfter short summer, Hurricanes optimistic to start campBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Defenseman Brett Pesce and the Carolina Hurricanes zipped up and down the ice again, less than four months after wrapping up last season way later than usual.For a team that suffered through plenty of...

Associated PressRested Golden Knights ready to face Jets in Western finalBy W.G. RAMIREZWhat a difference a year makes.A year ago at this time, the Winnipeg Jets weren't even in the playoffs and the Vegas Golden Knights didn't even have players.Now they're getting ready to pit their depth, speed and...

Capitals acquire defenseman Nick Jensen from Red WingsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Washington Capitals upgraded their blue line Friday by acquiring defenseman Nick Jensen from the Detroit Red Wings.Washington sent a 2020 second-round pick and defenseman Madison Bowey to Detroit for Jensen and a 2019 fifth-round pick.Jensen, 28, is...

Maple Leafs trade Joshua to Blues for future considerationsST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday for future considerations.The Blues signed the 23-year-old former Ohio State player to a two-year entry-level contract.From Dearborn, Michigan, Joshua had nine goals...

Imagine tracking Sidney Crosby's every move on the ice in real time.It may not be far off.The NHL is experimenting with player tracking technology that could be available as early as next season for broadcasters and fans.During last month's All-Star game in Columbus, Ohio, chips were put in jerseys...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals’ Hathaway faces potential suspension for spittingBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Getting thrown out of the game probably won’t be the end of Garnet Hathaway’s punishment for spitting on an opponent.The Washington Capitals forward could be suspended, or at the very least fined, for spitting on Anaheim...

AP Hockey WriterWashington Capitals put playoff hero Smith-Pelly on waiversBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Washington Capitals have placed winger Devante Smith-Pelly on waivers ahead of next week's NHL trade deadline.Smith-Pelly was put on waivers Wednesday after winger Dmitrij Jaskin did not practice in Toronto. Coach Todd Reirden told reporters the plan...

Sharks to buy out final year of defenseman Martin's contractSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Paul Martin on unconditional waivers with the intention to buy out the remaining season of the 14-year NHL veteran's contract.In announcing the decision Friday, general manager Doug Wilson...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes tab longtime executive Patterson as presidentBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes hired Steve Patterson as president and CEO on Wednesday, hoping the longtime sports executive can help solve their ongoing arena issue.The Coyotes have sought a new arena since the city of Glendale...

AP Hockey WriterLightning re-sign F Patrick Maroon, D Luke SchennBy STEPHEN WHYNOEven though the realities of a salary cap prevented the Tampa Bay Lightning from keeping their entire Stanley Cup-winning team together, they were able to bring back two key depth players who helped make it happen.Tampa Bay re-signed...

Mike Babcock has made his decision: He is headed to Toronto. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Babcock on Wednesday afternoon, ending months of speculation as to where the veteran coach would land. Babcock will be introduced at a news conference scheduled for Thursday. Babcock cashed in on his...

AP Sports WriterPetr Mrazek makes 31 saves, Hurricanes blank LA Kings 2-0By GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Petr Mrazek made 31 saves in his 19th career shutout, and the Carolina Hurricanes extended their torrid start to the season with a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday...