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Senators agree to 4-year deal with Mike HoffmanBy The Associated PressOttawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion was so pleased to get Mike Hoffman under contract that he hugged another member of the club's management team.The Senators and Hoffman, Ottawa's leading scorer this past season, avoided going to arbitration by...

Associated PressRinne leads Predators over Jets 3-0By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Pekka Rinne made 29 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.The shutout was the 52nd of Rinne's career. Ryan Hartman had a goal and an assist and...

Associated PressBellemare, Kadri score twice, Avalanche beat Vegas 7-3By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Pierre-Edouard Bellemare and Nazem Kadri each scored two goals, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 7-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.The Avalanche, who improved to 7-3-1 in December, will head into...

Coyotes sign goalie Adin Hill to 1-year, 2-way contractGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes signed goalie Adin Hill to a one-year, two-way contract Saturday.Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.The 23-year-old Hill was 7-5 with a .901 save percentage, 2.76 goals-against average and one shutout in 13 games for...

Jets sign faceoff specialist Matt Hendricks to 1-year dealWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) The Winnipeg Jets signed center Matt Hendricks to a one-year, $700,000 contract Saturday.The 36-year-old former St. Cloud State player spent the last four seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, finishing with four goals and three assists in 42...

Carlson, Hedman and Josi named NHL Norris Trophy finalistsBy The Associated PressWashington's John Carlson, Tampa Bay's Victor Hedman and Nashville's Roman Josi have been named the finalists for the NHL's James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded to the league's top defenseman.The finalists were announced Monday, and voted on by members...

Chris Drury hired as Rangers assistant general managerNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have hired former captain Chris Drury as their assistant general manager.General manager Jeff Gorton announced the promotion on Friday.In his expanded role, Drury will assist Gorton on all player transactions and contract negotiations, and...

Kings G Jonathan Quick out indefinitely after knee surgeryEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on a torn meniscus in his knee, the club announced Wednesday.Quick has appeared in just four games this season for the Kings, going 0-3-1...

Blackhawks F Hossa activated from injured reserveCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have activated forward Marian Hossa from injured reserve.Hossa is expected to play Thursday night against Buffalo. He is tied for the team lead with 16 goals in 34 games.The 38-year-old Hossa was hurt in the first period...

Predators assign Watson to AHL on long-term injury loanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have put forward Austin Watson on a long-term injury loan to their American Hockey League affiliate, a week after he earned reinstatement from the NHL.The Predators announced Monday they have assigned both Watson and...

Associated PressGreiss makes 35 saves, Islanders beat Jets 4-1By ALLAN KREDAUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Josh Bailey, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee scored second-period goals and Thomas Greiss made 35 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Sunday night.It was the first win of the season...

AP Hockey WriterGoalies get shuffled in NHL free agency; Lightning depletedBy JOHN WAWROWIt didn't take long for the bubble to begin bursting on the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup party.The effects of a flat salary cap took its toll on the Lightning less than two weeks after winning their...