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AP Hockey WriterFlyers latest NHL team to open doors to behind-scenes accessBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen NHL officials approached the Philadelphia Flyers about appearing on their latest behind-the-scenes show, they faced almost no resistance.''There weren't many reservations,'' general manager Chuck Fletcher said. ''There really aren't any negatives as far as I'm...

AP Hockey WriterFlyers latest NHL team to open doors to behind-scenes accessBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen NHL officials approached the Philadelphia Flyers about appearing on their latest behind-the-scenes show, they faced almost no resistance.''There weren't many reservations,'' general manager Chuck Fletcher said. ''There really aren't any negatives as far as I'm...

Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick expected to miss seasonBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick is expected to miss this season due to a neck condition that bothered the 12-year veteran for much of last season.General manager Jason Botterill based Hunwick's prognosis on offseason medical evaluations in making...

AP Hockey WriterHockey's ultimate journeyman goalie calls it a careerBy STEPHEN WHYNOJourneyman goaltender Mike McKenna has announced his retirement after a career that included stints with 15 NHL organizations and 22 professional teams.McKenna announced his decision on Twitter on Tuesday, roughly two weeks until the start of training camps....

AP Hockey WriterHockey's ultimate journeyman goalie calls it a careerBy STEPHEN WHYNOMike McKenna isn't sure where to start on the craziest stories from his long and winding road of a career.''We could be here forever,'' he said. ''I mean, do you want to talk about me, or do you...

Oilers' McDavid getting ready for camp after knee injuryTORONTO (AP) Oilers captain Connor McDavid says he's ''working towards'' being ready for the start of training camp.The 22-year-old star center injured his left knee in April when he crashed into a post during Edmonton's regular-season finale. X-rays were negative...

Jets sign veteran forward Gabriel BourqueWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) The Winnipeg Jets have signed veteran Gabriel Bourque to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000 in the NHL.The 28-year-old forward played for Colorado last season. He had two goals and six assists in 55 regular-season games and a goal in...

Canes prospect Mattheos to miss camp while fighting cancerRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes prospect Stelio Mattheos will miss training camp while he fights testicular cancer.General manager Don Waddell said Monday that the 20-year-old forward is expected to return to full health and will resume training for the upcoming...

AP Hockey WriterSabres Dahlin tells AP he's better prepared for 2nd seasonBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Last season didn't sit well with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.Unaccustomed to losing and no longer a rookie, Dahlin told The Associated Press on Thursday he feels better prepared and is far...

AP Sports WriterGetting another chance: Wild, Guerin good match a year laterBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Interviewing for the same job twice in as many years is a rare occurrence in any profession, yet there was Bill Guerin going to Minnesota once again this summer as a...

Forward Colin White signs six-year deal with Ottawa SenatorsOTTAWA (AP) The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Colin White to a six-year contract with an average annual value of $4.75 million.White had 14 goals and 27 assists in 71 games last year in his first full season in the...

AP Sports WriterWild hire Bill Guerin as new general managerBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe Minnesota Wild have hired Bill Guerin, who won two Stanley Cups as a player and two more titles in the front office with the Pittsburgh Penguins, as their new general manager.Guerin was announced Wednesday as the fourth...