NHL

AP Sports WriterRuss Brandon resigns as Bills, Sabres presidentBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Russ Brandon abruptly resigned his dual role as president of the NFL Buffalo Bills and NHL Buffalo Sabres in a major shake-up for the teams' owners, Terry and Kim Pegula.The Pegulas announced in a...

AP Hockey WriterButcher has talks with 5 NHL teams since becoming free agentBy JOHN WAWROWDefenseman Will Butcher is attracting plenty of interest on his first day as an NHL free agent since college hockey's top player turned down an opportunity to sign with the Colorado Avalanche.The former University of...

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jason Spezza won't deny that his arrival in Dallas helped create expectations that the Stars struggled to meet early in the season.He's just glad the weight wasn't enough to ruin the season before the Stars reached the All-Star break.''When you're a team that makes the...

Nashville's Ryan Ellis out 4-6 months after knee surgeryNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville defenseman Ryan Ellis will need a full six months to recover from offseason knee surgery, and general manager David Poile says they don't expect him back until possibly 2018.Poile gave an update on injuries Thursday to...

AP Hockey WriterSabres Dahlin tells AP he's better prepared for 2nd seasonBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Last season didn't sit well with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.Unaccustomed to losing and no longer a rookie, Dahlin told The Associated Press on Thursday he feels better prepared and is far...

Associated PressGarland, Kuemper help Coyotes beat Rangers 5-0By JACK MAGRUDERGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Rookie Conor Garland scored twice, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season and 12th overall and the Arizona Coyotes beat the New York Rangers 5-0 on Sunday to end a three-game...

AP Hockey WriterIn first full year under Yeo, Blues' sights still on CupBy STEPHEN WHYNOVladimir Tarasenko told the St. Louis Blues he wants to lead them to another level.After a sixth consecutive playoff appearance without a trip to the Stanley Cup Final, what is the next level for the...

The fans at Canadian Tire Centre will be treated to a game between the New Jersey Devils and the Ottawa Senators when they take their seats on Saturday. New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 17, 2016 Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario ...

AP Hockey WriterWelcome to Hockeywood: NHL All-Stars converge for LA partyBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Sidney Crosby only took a few steps into the lobby of his downtown Los Angeles hotel Friday before he was besieged by a bevy of sprinting fans. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain signed what...

AP Sports WriterGame 7 times two: Stars-Avs, Knights-CanucksBy PAT GRAHAMAvalanche scoring wizard Nathan MacKinnon is from Canada, and teammate Nikita Zadorov from Russia. Dallas center Radek Faksa hails from the Czech Republic and veteran Joe Pavelski from Wisconsin. Vancouver goaltender Thatcher Demko is a San Diego kid, while teammate...

AP Hockey WriterAP Source: Streit not reporting to AHL, will weigh optionsBy JOHN WAWROWA person with direct knowledge of the situation says defenseman Mark Streit will not report to the minors after clearing waivers and will spend the next few days weighing his options.The person spoke to The Associated...

AP Sports WriterWilds' Parise back at practice after missing 2 gamesBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise has returned to practice after missing the first two games of the season because of an undisclosed injury.Parise said Monday he felt fine after skating through...