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AP Sports WriterCoyotes looking to build off strong finish in 2017-18By JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The young talent of the Arizona Coyotes had an adjustment period under new coach Rick Tocchet last season. By the time they made it around the learning curve, any thought of the playoffs...

Anaheim Ducks intend to play new style with similar rosterBy The Associated PressANAHEIM DUCKSLAST SEASON: 44-25-13, 101 points. Finished second in Pacific Division. Lost to San Jose Sharks in first round.COACH: Randy Carlyle (10th season, 13th NHL season).ADDED: D Luke Schenn, D Andrej Sustr, C Brian Gibbons, RW Carter...

AP Sports WriterAnaheim Ducks intend to get faster after quick playoff exitBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks' run of five consecutive Pacific Division titles ended last spring. Their fall was then punctuated by a humiliating first-round playoff sweep by the San Jose Sharks.Faced with the severity...

Golden Knights' new additions make them contenders againBy The Associated PressVEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTSLAST SEASON: 51-24-7, 109 points. First place Pacific Division. Lost to Washington Capitals in Stanley Cup FinalCOACH: Gerard Gallant (second season, eighth NHL season).ADDED: LW Max Pacioretty, C Paul Stastny, D Nick HoldenLOST: RW James Neal, LW...

Anaheim Ducks intend to play new style with similar rosterBy The Associated PressANAHEIM DUCKSLAST SEASON: 44-25-13, 101 points. Finished second in Pacific Division. Lost to San Jose Sharks in first round.COACH: Randy Carlyle (10th season, 13th NHL season).ADDED: D Luke Schenn, D Andrej Sustr, C Brian Gibbons, RW Carter...

AP Hockey WriterEx-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils.''I...

AP Hockey WriterEx-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Brian Gionta has retired after 16 NHL seasons, two Olympic appearances and a Stanley Cup title with the New Jersey Devils in 2003.The 39-year-old forward once captained the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens....

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Brian Gionta set to retire after 16 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Forward Brian Gionta is retiring at age 39 after 16 NHL seasons, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Brian Gionta set to retire after 16 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that forward Brian Gionta is retiring after 16 NHL seasons.Gionta is 39 and a former Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo...

AP Sports WriterFast-skating Avs center MacKinnon speeds toward successBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Mention a topic, just about any topic, and sharp-shooting Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon takes his elusiveness to a whole new level.Not appearing on the cover of the NHL's latest video game? ''Don't care,'' he responds....

AP Sports WriterFast-skating Avs center MacKinnon speeds toward successBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Mention a topic, just about any topic, and sharp-shooting Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon takes his elusiveness to a whole new level.Not appearing on the cover of the NHL's latest video game? ''Don't care,'' he responds....

AP Sports WriterFast-skating Avs center MacKinnon speeds toward successBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Mention a topic, just about any topic, and sharp-shooting Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon takes his elusiveness to a whole new level.Not appearing on the cover of the NHL's latest video game? ''Don't care,'' he responds....