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AP Sports WriterAP source: Seattle close to naming Ron Francis as GMBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Seattle's NHL expansion team is close to an agreement with Hockey Hall of Famer Ron Francis to become its first general manager, a person with direct knowledge tells The Associated Press.The person spoke...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Seattle close to naming Ron Francis as GMBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Seattle's NHL expansion team is close to an agreement with Hockey Hall of Famer Ron Francis to become its first general manager, a person with direct knowledge tells The Associated Press.The person spoke...

Anaheim Ducks sign Del Zotto, De Leo, Wideman, KloosANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Veteran defenseman Michael Del Zotto has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Anaheim Ducks.Centers Chase De Leo and Justin Kloos and defenseman Chris Wideman also signed Tuesday with Anaheim.Del Zotto had three assists in...

Wild re-sign Ryan Donato among 3 restricted free agentsST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild have re-signed three restricted free agents: forwards Ryan Donato and Nico Sturm and defenseman Carson Soucy.Donato, a natural center who mostly played left wing after arriving from Boston, received a two-year, $3.8 million...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals re-sign winger Jakub Vrana in 2-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Capitals have re-signed winger Jakub Vrana to a $6.7 million, two-year contract, the biggest item left on Washington's offseason checklist.The 23-year-old restricted free agent set career highs with 24 goals, 23 assists and...

AP Hockey WriterConvincing Hall to stay is a Devil of a task for New JerseyBy STEPHEN WHYNOAfter the New Jersey Devils acquired P.K. Subban, Taylor Hall texted Ray Shero a green checkmark.''Like, `Check that box off,''' Shero said. ''I guess that's good.''The Devils have a much longer checklist to...

Flyers executive Paul Holmgren becomes adviser for franchisePHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Flyers President Paul Holmgren has stepped down to become a senior adviser for the franchise.General manager Chuck Fletcher becomes president of hockey operations in a related move. Fletcher reports directly to Comcast Spectacor Chairman and CEO Dave Scott.Holmgren...

Hurricanes, Dzingel agree on 2-year, $6.75M contractRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes and free agent center Ryan Dzingel have agreed on a two-year, $6.75 million contract.The deal announced Friday by general manager Don Waddell will pay Dzingel $3.25 million this season and $3.5 million in 2020-21.The 27-year-old split...

Hurricanes, Dzingel agree on 2-year, $6.75M contractRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes and free agent center Ryan Dzingel have agreed on a two-year, $6.75 million contract.The deal announced Friday by general manager Don Waddell will pay Dzingel $3.25 million this season and $3.5 million in 2020-21.The 27-year-old split...

AP Hockey WriterHow long interview period changed course of NHL free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOArtemi Panarin did not have to imagine what he might look like in a New York Rangers uniform.His likeness in Rangers blue adorned the giant video screens at Madison Square Garden with the message ''Welcome Artemi''...

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...

F Johan Larsson re-signs with Buffalo SabresBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Johan Larsson to a one-year contract worth $1.55 million.Larsson was a restricted free agent. The Swede had six goals and eight assists in 73 games with Buffalo last season.The team announced the contract...