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Devils make qualifying offers to G Blackwood, Bratt, othersNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have tendered qualifying offers to starting goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and four other players.The team announced the moves Wednesday, saying forwards Joey Anderson, Jesper Bratt and Nick Merkley and defenseman Colton White also got...

Penguins send 2-time Cup-winning goalie Murray to SenatorsPITTSBURGH (AP) Matt Murray's time in Pittsburgh is over.The Penguins sent the two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender to Ottawa on Wednesday in exchange for forward prospect Jonathan Gruden and a second-round pick in the 2020 draft. Murray became expendable when Pittsburgh rewarded...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals sign Dillon to 4-year deal, Kempny out 6-8 monthsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Washington Capitals lost one defenseman possibly for the season, and brought another one back.Washington re-signed Brenden Dillon to a $15.6 million, four-year contract Tuesday, an announcement that came minutes after saying Michal Kempny would miss...

AP Hockey WriterColumbus, Montreal open trading with Domi-Anderson swapBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens got a jump on the trading action before the start of the NHL draft Tuesday with an intriguing swap of forwards.The Blue Jackets acquired center Max Domi and a third-round pick from...

Red Wings put Justin Abdelkader on buyout waiversNEW YORK (AP) NHL teams continue to clear salary cap space with free agency coming up later this week.The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Justin Abdelkader on unconditional waivers Tuesday for the purpose of buying out his contract. The Montreal Canadiens...

AP Hockey WriterNY Rangers select Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draftBy JOHN WAWROWAlexis Lafreniere wanted to take the stage at Montreal's Bell Centre near his home and hear his name announced at the NHL draft.The playmaking forward had to settle for being selected first overall by the...

Red Wings put Justin Abdelkader on buyout waiversNEW YORK (AP) NHL teams continue to clear salary cap space with free agency starting later this week.The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Justin Abdelkader on unconditional waivers Tuesday for the purpose of buying out his contract. The Montreal Canadiens did...

Oilers say McDavid tests positive for COVID-19EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19.McDavid, a 23-year-old forward, is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms, according to the Oilers.''He will continue to be monitored and will follow all associated health protocols,'' the team...

Oilers say McDavid tests positive for COVID-19EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19.McDavid, a 23-year-old forward, is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms, according to the Oilers.''He will continue to be monitored and will follow all associated health protocols,'' the team...

Oilers say McDavid tests positive for COVID-19EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers say Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19.The team says the star forward is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms.The 23-year-old McDavid is widely considered the best player in the NHL. The captain of the...

AP Sports WriterMinnesota trades goalie Dubnyk, forward Donato to San JoseBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe Minnesota Wild traded goalie Devan Dubnyk and forward Ryan Donato to the San Jose Sharks in two separate deals Monday, continuing their makeover under general manager Bill Guerin.For Donato, the Wild received a third-round pick in...

AP Sports WriterMinnesota Wild trade Dubnyk, Donato to Sharks for picksBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe Minnesota Wild traded goalie Devan Dubnyk and forward Ryan Donato to the San Jose Sharks in two separate deals on Monday, continuing their makeover under general manager Bill Guerin.For Donato, the Wild received a third-round pick...