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Detroit Witkowski won't appeal 10-game suspensionDETROIT (AP) Red Wings forward Luke Witkowski says he will not appeal his 10-game suspension for his actions in Detroit's brawl with Calgary on Wednesday night.Witkowski went after Calgary's Brett Kulak late in an 8-2 victory . The fight escalated when Witkowski, who...

AP Sports WriterInjured Letang takes on new role during Penguins' Cup runBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) When Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang announced his season was over due to a neck injury, he confidently predicted his absence wouldn't change his team's chances of repeating as Stanley Cup champions.He may...

Sens GM Dorion says Boucher was first choice to fill vacancyOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Pierre Dorion said he knew he had found the next Ottawa Senators head coach after his first meeting with Guy Boucher.The new Senators GM said Boucher was the first candidate he interviewed for the position...

AP Sports WriterWild deny Sharks home ice for 1st round with 6-3 winBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Jason Zucker scored twice in the second period, Eric Staal matched the franchise record for goals in a season and the Minnesota Wild denied San Jose home-ice advantage in the...

AP Sports WriterSeattle NHL expansion group names Tod Leiweke team presidentBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) During his first stint in Seattle, Tod Leiweke helped develop the Seattle Seahawks into a benchmark franchise.He's returning to the Northwest this time with a chance to build a franchise from scratch - pending...

AP Hockey WriterHockey broadcaster Dave Strader dies of cancer at 62By STEPHEN WHYNODave Strader, the hockey broadcaster known affectionately as ''The Voice,'' has died after battling bile duct cancer for more than a year. He was 62.The Dallas Stars said Strader died Sunday at his home in Glens Falls,...

AP Hockey WriterDavidson named Rangers president after leaving Blue JacketsBy STEPHEN WHYNOJohn Davidson has been hired as president of the New York Rangers hours after leaving his post with the Columbus Blue Jackets.Davidson on Friday rejoined the organization he was synonymous with as a goaltender and a longtime broadcaster...

The Latest: Peters not with Flames at practiceBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The latest on allegations that current Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters made racist comments a decade ago (all times local):1:15 p.m.Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving says coach Bill Peters remains on the staff but wasn't certain whether...

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) The Minnesota Wild have built the best record in the Western Conference with lines that are often mixed and matched. Except for one trio, that is. Jason Zucker scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Wild past the Nashville Predators 5-2 on Saturday night. Minnesota...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks, recover, beat Bruins 4-3 in OTBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Jonathan Toews scored 54 seconds into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks recovered after blowing a three-goal, third-period lead to beat Boston 4-3 on Thursday night and end the Bruins' eight-game winning streak.Toews picked up the puck...

AP Hockey WriterConnolly rediscovers game, revitalizes career with CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Hockey is easy again for Brett Connolly.Once a blue chip prospect, it looked awfully difficult for Connolly during his first four NHL seasons. He couldn't produce like he did in junior ranks or the minors,...

AP Hockey WriterNHL trade deadline deals deliver for several playoff teamsBy JOHN WAWROWLightning general manager Steve Yzerman earned accolades for making the boldest moves in improving Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup aspirations at the NHL's trade deadline in February.Evander Kane, however, might have been the biggest beneficiary after being dealt...