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AP Hockey WritersRalph Krueger returns to NHL as Sabres coachBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWRalph Krueger changed his mind on returning to coaching in the NHL just in time to give the Buffalo Sabres the experience they wanted behind the bench.Krueger was named Sabres coach on Wednesday after spending...

Missouri lawmakers OK state aid for St. Louis Blues arenaJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) The home of the St. Louis Blues could receive $70 million in state subsidies over two decades to help pay for renovations.Legislation that received final approval Wednesday in the Missouri House authorizes funding for the...

Blue Jackets sign goalie Merzlikins to 1-year contractCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With free agent Sergei Bobrovsky expected to depart, the Columbus Blue Jackets have locked in goaltender Elvis Merzlikins for next season.General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Wednesday the Blue Jackets signed the 25-year-old Latvian to a one-year contract for...

4 arrested in connection with assault after playoff gameQUINCY, Mass. (AP) Transit police in Massachusetts say four people have been arrested in connection with an assault just hours after the Boston Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes in a playoff game.Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority police posted surveillance images of...

Seeking playoff return, Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as coachBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ralph Krueger has officially been named the new coach of the Buffalo Sabres as the franchise seeks to return to the playoffs after an eight-year absence.The Sabres announced the hire on Wednesday. General manager Jason Botterill says...

The ST LOUIS and the SAN JOSE will both be gunning for a victory on 5/13/2019 at 9:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ST LOUIS vs SAN JOSE When: 5/13/2019 9:00 PM Where: SAP Center at San Jose ROT TEAM PL OU ML 7 ST LOUIS 1.5(-244) (+200) 5.5 -111  +115 -135 8 SAN JOSE TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, CBC, Sportsnet,...

AP Sports WriterDown 2-0, 'Canes seek special-teams spark against BostonBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) It doesn't matter which team goes on a power play. The Carolina Hurricanes rarely seem to wind up with the advantage.Of all the teams that made it out of the first round of the...

Devils sign Zettlund, Maltsev to entry-level contractsNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed forwards Fabian Zetterlund and Mikhail Maltsev to three-year, entry-level contracts.General manager Ray Shero announced the signings Monday.The 19-year-old Zetterlund was New Jersey's third selection in the 2017 NHL Draft. Maltsev was a fourth-round...

AP Sports WriterSooey! Pig named Hamilton bringing Hurricanes playoff luckBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have been rolling at home ever since their newly acquired grunter named Hamilton started hogging the corner.Not defenseman Dougie Hamilton - Hamilton the pig.The 90-pound Juliana potbelly who catches games from...

AP Sports WriterCouture once again steps up for Sharks in postseasonBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Logan Couture got San Jose started in the opener of the Western Conference final against St. Louis by finishing off a 2-on-1 rush. He sealed the win with an empty-net goal, and...

Sabres D Pilut to miss 5-6 months after shoulder surgeryBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres defenseman Lawrence Pilut will miss the start of next season after having surgery to address a shoulder injury.The Sabres did not reveal which shoulder was repaired or when Pilut was injured in their announcement...

When Rod Brind'Amour watched pregame shows during the regular season, he didn't think much thought was put into analyzing his Carolina Hurricanes. ''They'd look at the stat sheet and they'll say: `Oh, Sebastian Aho is a good player. Watch for him,''' Brind'Amour said recently. Now that the Hurricanes are in the...