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AP Hockey WriterSeattle group makes its case for NHL expansion teamBy STEPHEN WHYNONEW YORK (AP) The prospective owners of a Seattle expansion team made their case to a group of NHL owners on Tuesday and expressed confidence as they await word on the next step.The presentation to the...

The Latest: NHL Board of Governors to get update on SeattleNEW YORK (AP) The Latest on the Seattle NHL expansion presentation (all times local):1:35 p.m.The NHL's full Board of Governors is meeting with the possibility that the executive committee makes a recommendation on whether to add a team...

AP Hockey WriterNet loss: Maple Leafs lose 2 goalies; Capitals claim JaskinBy JOHN WAWROWToronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock was very much the diplomat after goalies Curtis McElhinney and Calvin Pickard were claimed off waivers Tuesday.''Good for Mac. Good for Pick,'' Babcock said. ''Too bad for our depth.''McElhinney was...

AP Sports WriterIn Barkov they trust: Panthers' hopes rest on Finnish starBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Ask Florida forward Vincent Trocheck who the best three players in the NHL are right now, and the first two names he offers wouldn't surprise anyone.The third might.Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby would almost...

Forward Scott Hartnell retires after 17 NHL seasonsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Forward Scott Hartnell has announced his retirement after playing 17 NHL seasons.Hartnell posted news of his retirement to Twitter on Monday, just a few days before the regular season. The 36-year-old Hartnell was unsigned after spending last season...

Anaheim Ducks claim LW Pontus Aberg off waivers from OilersANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks have claimed left wing Pontus Aberg off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers.The Ducks made the move Monday.Aberg had four goals and 12 assists while splitting last season between Nashville and Edmonton. The former...

Stars get defenseman Carrick from Toronto for draft pickFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Stars have acquired defenseman Connor Carrick from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional draft pick next year.Toronto made the deal Monday, sending Carrick to Dallas for a seventh-round pick in the 2019 draft. That...

Sabres forward Wilson to miss 8-10 weeks with broken ankleBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward Scott Wilson will miss eight to 10 weeks after having surgery for a broken ankle.The Sabres provided the update Monday, a day after Wilson was hurt in practice. Wilson played a dependable checking-line...

AP Hockey WriterExcitement brewing for NHL expansion team in SeattleBy STEPHEN WHYNOEverywhere longtime NHL coach Dave Tippett goes in Seattle, people ask him two questions.''One, `What's the name going to be?' And two, `Where do I get my tickets?''' Tippett said.The more immediate question is when - not if...

Stars get defenseman Carrick from Toronto for draft pickFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Stars have acquired defenseman Connor Carrick from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional draft pick next year.Toronto made the deal Monday, sending Carrick to Dallas for a seventh-round pick in the 2019 draft. That...

Blues acquire Jerabek from Oilers for conditional draft pickST. LOUIS (AP) The Blues have acquired defenseman Jakub Jerabek from the Edmonton Oilers for a conditional 2020 sixth-round pick.The pick becomes a fifth-rounder in 2020 if Jerabek appears in 50 or more regular-season games for St. Louis this season....

Canadiens name Shea Weber 30th captain in franchise historyMONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens have named defenseman Shea Weber the 30th captain in franchise history.The 33-year-old Weber served as captain of the Nashville Predators from 2010 to 2016 before he was traded to Montreal for P.K. Subban. Weber replaces...