NHL

AP Hockey WriterDucks' Vermette facing lengthy ban for slashing linesmanBy GREG BEACHAMAnaheim Ducks center Antoine Vermette is facing the likely prospect of a 10-game suspension from the NHL for slashing a linesman.Vermette slapped his stick against the back of linesman Shandor Alphonso's legs after losing a faceoff to Minnesota...

AP Sports WriterKings hope to get over 1st-round playoff hump with KovalchukBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Kings made one significant addition during the offseason, but the question is whether it was enough to help them advance past the first round of the playoffs for the...

Buffalo Sabres hire Sexton, Greeley to assistant GM jobsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill continues filling out his staff by hiring Randy Sexton and Steve Greeley as assistant GMs.Their responsibilities will include player development and overseeing Buffalo's minor-league affiliates, with Sexton also named GM of...

AP Hockey WriterNHL, NHLPA set to meet again to talk CBA extensionBy STEPHEN WHYNOCHICAGO (AP) The NHL and NHL Players' Association will meet again Friday in New York to continue collective bargaining negotiations.Players have until Sept. 15 to decide whether to terminate the current collective bargaining agreement effective...

AP Sports WriterPanthers beat Bruins 4-1, snap Boston's 12-game home streakBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Troy Brouwer scored a short-handed goal and Roberto Luongo stopped 30 shots to help the Florida Panthers beat Boston 4-1 on Saturday and hand the Bruins their first loss at home since January.Noel Acciari...

The Latest: Blues hoist Stanley Cup as St. Louis celebratesST. LOUIS (AP) The Latest on the Stanley Cup celebration in St. Louis (all times local):3:30 p.m.St. Louis Blues players have taken turns hoisting the Stanley Cup to the cheers of a massive crowd beneath the Gateway Arch.Hundreds of...

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers signed left wing Jonathan Huberdeau to a two-year contract Thursday, one day before the team opens training camp.Huberdeau led the Panthers with 54 points last season. Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said the deal is ''very fair'' for both sides.Huberdeau had been...

Associated PressStone scores twice, Golden Knights beat Coyotes 4-1By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights started their second half of their schedule by opening a seven-game homestand with some of their best hockey in a critical showdown.Mark Stone scored twice, Shea Theodore had three assists and...

Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot gets 8-year extensionOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Ottawa Senators believe their future looks a lot brighter after signing defenseman Thomas Chabot to an eight-year, $64 million contract extension Thursday.Chabot's decision to remain in Ottawa for the next nine years - he has one season left...

Maple Leafs acquire goalie Pickard from Golden KnightsTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goalie Calvin Pickard from the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday for forward Tobias Lindberg and a sixth-round pick next year.The Maple Leafs assigned Pickard to the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies.The 25-year-old Pickard was...

AP Hockey WriterTampa Bay's Victor Hedman wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVPBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) When the Tampa Bay Lightning were still in Toronto, they enjoyed some fresh air outside at the football stadium inside the bubble.Victor Hedman kicked and made a 50-yard field goal, soccer style,...

NHLPA files appeal of Wilson's 20-game suspensionWASHINGTON (AP) The NHL Players' Association has filed an appeal on behalf of Tom Wilson after the Capitals forward was suspended 20 games for an illegal check to the head.The NHLPA announced the expected move Friday, which had to happen within 48...