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AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Eric Staal in sending Johansson to WildBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Kevyn Adams didn't have to do too much homework on center Eric Staal in completing his first trade as Buffalo Sabres general manager.A former NHL player, Adams had plenty of firsthand insight on...

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers are the most valuable NHL franchise at $1.2 billion, taking the top spot on the Forbes list for the first time since 2004.The magazine said Tuesday that Montreal is second at $1.18 billion, followed by Toronto at $1.15 billion. The Maple...

AP Hockey WriterSabres reach 2-year deal with McCabe, avoiding arbitrationBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe passed up his scheduled arbitration hearing by agreeing to sign a two-year contract worth $5.7 million.The deal was reached Saturday, a day before the player's hearing. McCabe was a...

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators will both be gunning for a victory on 1/12/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, January 12, 2017 Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario ROT TEAM PL OU ML 3 PITTSBURGH 0 (-110) 5.5 105 -125 -150 130 4 OTTAWA TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN5, ROOT...

AP Sports WriterStamkos back, quietly helping Lightning to strong startBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Steven Stamkos isn't making any brash predictions about how long it might take to regain the form that's made him one of the most prolific goal scorers in the NHL over the past decade.It's...

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...

Blackhawks Ds Seabrook, de Haan out for rest of seasonCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Blackhawks defensemen Brent Seabrook and Calvin de Haan are scheduled for season-ending right shoulder surgeries on Friday.The 34-year-old Seabrook also will have surgery on his right hip in January and left hip in February. He is...

Carlson scores 2 to help Capitals beat Flames 5-3CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Alex Ovechkin is starting an early-season campaign for teammate John Carlson to win this season's Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman.''Johnny for Norris. That's a hashtag right now,'' the Capitals captain said after Carlson's two goals...

AP Sports WriterBrown, Nylander score early as Maple Leafs beat Rangers 4-2By VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Connor Brown and William Nylander scored in the first period, Frederik Andersen stopped 34 shots and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Friday night.James van Riemsdyk...

AP Sports WriterDale Tallon, after 10 seasons, out as Florida Panthers' GMBy TIM REYNOLDSThe Florida Panthers will have a new general manager next season, making the announcement early Monday that Dale Tallon is leaving the franchise after 10 years.Tallon's contract as president of hockey operations and general manager expired...

AP Sports WriterDatsyuk leaving Red Wings to play in Russia-based KHLBy NOAH TRISTERWEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) Pavel Datsyuk is leaving the Detroit Red Wings at least a year earlier than they'd like - but with plenty of dazzling memories from 14 seasons in the NHL.The smooth-skating Russian...

Good things happen for the Bruins in overtime. Even for Brad Marchand. Boston's leading goal scorer during the regular season scored his first of the postseason with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in the first playoff game...