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AP Hockey WriterRed Wings name Steve Yzerman general managerBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Captain is coming home.Hockey Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman was named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, returning to the franchise where he was part of three Stanley Cup championship teams and...

AP Hockey WriterRookie coaches enjoying chess match that comes in playoffsBy STEPHEN WHYNORod Brind'Amour does not think what he is doing is anything special.Brind'Amour not only has the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs in his first season as coach but has made the necessary adjustments to tie their series...

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman to retain coach Jeff BlashillDETROIT (AP) The Latest on the Detroit Red Wings hiring Steve Yzerman as general manager (all times local):3:50 p.m.Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman says he will keep coach Jeff Blashill.The Red Wings gave Blashill a two-year contract...

AP Hockey WriterRed Wings name Steve Yzerman general managerBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Captain is coming home.Hockey Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman was named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, returning to the franchise where he was part of three Stanley Cup championship teams and...

Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman tries to tone down hypeDETROIT (AP) The Latest on the Detroit Red Wings hiring Steve Yzerman as general manager (all times local):3:30 p.m.Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is doing his best to tone down the excitement his return has generated...

Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman tries to tone down hypeDETROIT (AP) The Latest on the Detroit Red Wings hiring Steve Yzerman as general manager (all times local):3:30 p.m.Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is doing his best to tone down the excitement his return has generated...

Detroit Red Wings name Steve Yzerman general managerDETROIT (AP) The Latest on the Detroit Red Wings hiring Steve Yzerman as general manager (all times local):3:05 p.m.Hockey Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman has been named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. Ken Holland becomes the team's senior vice...

Associated PressLightning GM BriseBois not overreacting to playoff lossBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay general manager Julien BriseBois said Thursday he is not going to overreact to the Lightning's historically quick postseason exit and he still has confidence in coach Jon Cooper.After tying the NHL record for...

AP Sports WriterHeld at bay, Gaudreau hopes to ignite Flames in Game 5By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Summoning Johnny Hockey! His scoring prowess is required ASAP.After a 99-point regular season, Calgary All-Star forward Johnny Gaudreau has been held to a single assist and just 12 shots against Colorado. It...

AP Sports WriterWhat now? Penguins face crucial offseason after flameoutBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jim Rutherford's question was rhetorical. The answer - whenever the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager arrives at - will determine how the franchise emerges from the rubble of a first-round playoff sweep at the hands of...

AP Sports WriterWhat now? Penguins face crucial offseason after flameoutBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jim Rutherford's question was rhetorical. The answer - whenever the architect the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager arrives at it - will determine how the franchise emerges from the rubble of a first-round playoff sweep at...

AP Sports WriterRantanen scores OT winner, Avs beat Flames 3-2 in Game 4By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Mikko Rantanen scored on a slap shot 10:23 into overtime after tying the game with a goal late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 3-2 win over the Calgary...