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AP Hockey WriterAP source: Red Wings agree to terms with Green on new dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOA person with direct knowledge of the move says the Detroit Red Wings have agreed to terms with defenseman Mike Green on a $10.75 million, two-year contract.The person spoke to The Associated Press on...

AP Hockey WriterEx-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils.''I...

Montgomery calls firing by Stars 'appropriate,' enters rehabDALLAS (AP) Former Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery said Friday his abrupt dismissal by the NHL club was ''appropriate'' and he has entered alcohol rehab.Montgomery's statement was his first public comment since he was fired Dec. 10 for unspecified unprofessional conduct....

Vegas acquires center Marcus Kruger in trade with BlackhawksCHICAGO (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights have landed Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger, after all.Two weeks after not selecting Kruger in the NHL expansion draft, Vegas gave up undisclosed future considerations to acquire the two-time Stanley Cup-winner in a trade...

Mangiapane leads Flames past Oilers 5-1EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Andrew Mangiapane had a goal and two assists and the Calgary Flames beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Friday night.Matthew Tkachuk, Sean Monahan, Elias Lindholm and Mikael Backlund also scored for the Flames (20-15-5), who had lost four of five.Connor...

Associated PressJarnkrok scores, Rinne shines as Predators beat Blues 2-1By JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Calle Jarnkrok scored his second goal in two games and Pekka Rinne made 29 saves as the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Wednesday night, snapping their season-high three-game losing streak.Craig...

AP Hockey WriterFlyers' 'win-now' offseason continues with Hayes signingBy STEPHEN WHYNOKevin Hayes watched with significant interest as the Philadelphia Flyers made moves to get better right away.Then he signed on the dotted line for the long term to add to those efforts.Hayes signed a $50 million, seven-year contract with...

Associated PressBookmaker opens sports lounge in Devils hockey arenaBy WAYNE PARRYATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) New Jersey's rapidly growing sports betting market is extending its reach into a professional hockey arena, even as it adds a seventh Atlantic City casino to the fold.Bookmaker William Hill US said it plans...

Flyers sign D Gostisbehere to multiyear contract extensionPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to a $27 million, six-year contract extension.The 24-year-old Gostisbehere had seven goals and 39 points in 76 games this season, a dropoff from a sensational rookie season that saw Flyers fans...

Vernon Fiddler announces retirement after 877 games in NHLNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Forward Vernon Fiddler is retiring from the NHL after playing 877 games over 14 seasons in the league with four different teams.Fiddler announced his decision Wednesday in a story for The Players Tribune .The 5-foot-11 center says...

Columbus Blue Jackets center Artem Anisimov was released from a Detroit hospital and has flown home after a scary hit in a game with the Red Wings on Thursday night. "Thank you for all your prayers. Made (it) home, (feeling) better," Anisimov posted on his Twitter account late Friday...

AP Hockey WriterSabres won't issue qualifying offer to defenseman AntipinBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Victor Antipin won't be back in Buffalo after general manager Jason Botterill says the Sabres won't issue the Russian-born defenseman a qualifying offer.The decision means Antipin will become an unrestricted free agent on July...