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Maple Leafs re-sign Kasperi Kapanen, Andreas JohnssonTORONTO (AP) Toronto has extended the contracts of impending restricted free agents Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson, shoring up a second- and third-line that helped the Maple Leafs net a triple-digit point total for consecutive seasons.Kapanen signed a three-year, $9.6 million extension,...

Hurricanes re-sign G Nedeljkovic to 2-year dealRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract.The team announced the deal Friday. It is a two-way deal for the 2019-20 season, paying Nedeljkovic $725,000 at the NHL level and $70,000 at the American Hockey...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Golden Knights trade Colin Miller to SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press the Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Colin Miller from the Vegas Golden Knights for a pair of draft picks.The Golden Knights...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Golden Knights trade Colin Miller to SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press the Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Colin Miller from the Vegas Golden Knights for a pair of draft picks.The Golden Knights...

Avalanche acquire Burakovsky in trade with CapitalsDENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Andre Burakovsky in a deal with the Washington Capitals on Friday.In exchange, the Capitals pick up minor-league forward Scott Kosmachuk, a second-round pick in the 2020 draft and a third-round selection the Avalanche previously picked...

AP Hockey WriterPerry, Pavelski among veteran NHL free agents to watchBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe goodbye came quickly if respectfully for Anaheim Ducks veteran Corey Perry.After a knee injury limited the 34-year-old forward to 31 games, general manager Bob Murray last week bought out the final two years of Perry's contract...

AP Hockey WriterPerry, Pavelski among veteran NHL free agents to watchBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe goodbye came quickly if respectfully for Anaheim Ducks veteran Corey Perry.After a knee injury limited the 34-year-old forward to 31 games, general manager Bob Murray last week bought out the final two years of Perry's contract...

Vegas deals F Erik Haula to Carolina in cap-relief dealRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights have traded forward Erik Haula to the Carolina Hurricanes for prospect Nicolas Roy and a conditional fifth-round draft pick in 2020.The 28-year-old Haula played 15 games last season before being lost to...

Hurricanes buy out remainder of F Patrick Marleau's contractRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have bought out the remainder of Patrick Marleau's contract less than a week after acquiring him in a trade.The team announced the decision Thursday.Toronto sent the 39-year-old forward to Carolina on Saturday seeking salary-cap...

AP Hockey WriterKarlsson among those choosing to stay put, avoid free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOErik Karlsson wanted some time and space.When the San Jose Sharks acquired the Norris Trophy-winning defenseman in a trade last September, he and his wife told them up front they wouldn't sign a long-term contract until...

AP Sports WriterGoalie Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Florida goalie Roberto Luongo has decided to retire after 19 seasons.The 40-year-old Luongo made the announcement Wednesday on his Twitter account. His 489 career victories are third in NHL history behind only Martin Brodeur...

AP Sports WriterGoalie Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Florida goalie Roberto Luongo has decided to retire after 19 seasons.The 40-year-old Luongo made the announcement Wednesday on his Twitter account. His 489 career victories are third in NHL history behind only Martin Brodeur...