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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...

Senators' Karlsson set to make season debut on TuesdayOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Ottawa defenseman Erik Karlsson will make his season debut when the Senators host the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.Senators coach Guy Boucher confirmed his captain's return to the lineup at Monday's practice.Karlsson missed Ottawa's first five games...

ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) The New York state board responsible for economic development has approved a $1.3 billion project to build a 19,000-seat arena for the New York Islanders hockey team at Belmont Park. Newsday reports the six members of the Empire State Development board voted Thursday in favor of the...

AP Hockey WriterWickenheiser, Pegula reflect NHL's trend toward diversityBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) With a laugh, Kim Pegula's competitive nature kicked in when the subject of the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring Hayley Wickenheiser was broached.Impressed as the Sabres president was by the gender-breaking move in August, Pegula's first...

NEW YORK -- Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andrew Ference has been suspended three games for his check to the head of Vancouver forward Zack Kassian. The NHL said Monday he will be eligible to return for Sunday's road game in New York against the Rangers. Ference will lose $118,902 in salary. He...

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty surprises wedding partyPHILADELPHIA (AP) What better way to surprise a Philadelphia wedding party than with the instant sensation Gritty?KYW-TV reports newlyweds were shocked when the 7-foot (2-meter) mascot for the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers showed up Friday night and started dancing with the bride.A video...

The Latest: Next champion will bump Gordie Howe off CupNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest on Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final (all times local):5:30 p.m.Gordie Howe, not etched for all eternity on the Stanley Cup?It's about to happen.Howe's last Stanley Cup championship - with Detroit in 1955...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - STANLEY CUP FINALTAMPA BAY LIGHTNING vs CHICAGO BLACKHAWKSCONFERENCE FINALS: Lightning beat New York Rangers in 7. Blackhawks beat Anaheim Ducks in 7.SEASON SERIES: Tampa Bay won 1-0-1.STORY LINE: The Blackhawks are on the brink of a coronation as the greatest team of their era if...

Associated PressCoyotes snap losing streak to Blues with 5-2 winBy STEVE OVERBEYST. LOUIS (AP) Christian Dvorak had no idea the two goals he scored Saturday night helped the Arizona Coyotes end a long run of futility against the St. Louis Blues.''Wow, we lost 12 in a row to...

Islanders sign Greiss to $10 million, 3-year dealNEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders have stabilized their goaltending situation for the next few seasons by signing Thomas Greiss to a $10 million, three-year contract extension.Greiss will count $3.33 million against the salary cap throughout the length of the...

AP Sports WriterFrom St. Louis to Tokyo, Blues fan celebrates a Stanley CupBy STEPHEN WADETOKYO (AP) I can't imagine there were many St. Louis Blues fans farther from their hometown than I was when the team finally won its first Stanley Cup. If not, my kicker is that...

AP Sports WriterPenguins reacquire F Kapanen from Maple LeafsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The retooling of the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster has begun.The team acquired forward Kasperi Kapanen from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, reuniting the 24-year-old with the team that originally drafted him with the 22nd overall pick...