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AP Hockey WriterVegas' Schmidt suspended for violating NHL's PED policyBy STEPHEN WHYNOVegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt will miss the first 20 games of the season after he was suspended for violating the NHL's performance-enhancing substances policy.It's the league's first suspension under the policy since Jarred Tinordi in 2016...

AP Hockey WriterVegas' Schmidt suspended for violating NHL's PED policyBy STEPHEN WHYNOVegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt has been suspended for 20 games for violating the NHL's performance-enhancing substances policy.After the NHL announced the punishment on Sunday, Schmidt said he did not intentionally take a banned substance and ''will...

AP Hockey WriterVegas' Schmidt suspended for violating NHL's PED policyBy STEPHEN WHYNOVegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt has been suspended for 20 games for violating the NHL's performance-enhancing substances policy.The league announced the penalty on Sunday.Schmidt says in a statement he did not intentionally take a banned substance and...

Flames sign defenseman Noah Hanifin to 6-year dealCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Noah Hanifin to a six-year, $29.7 million contract Thursday.The 21-year-old Hanifin had 10 goals and 22 assists in 79 games for the Carolina Hurricanes last season. He joined the Flames along with forward...

Martin Brodeur returns to Devils in business roleNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Martin Brodeur is back with the New Jersey Devils organization many hoped he'd never leave.Brodeur rejoined the Devils on Wednesday as executive vice president of business development, a shift from the hockey management job he held for three...

Martin Brodeur returns to Devils in business roleNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Martin Brodeur is returning to the New Jersey Devils as executive vice president of business development.Brodeur is back with the franchise he led to the Stanley Cup three times and became the NHL's all-time-leading goaltender in victories. The...

Brodeur leaves post as Blues assistant general managerST. LOUIS (AP) Martin Brodeur is leaving the St. Louis Blues after spending the past three years as assistant general manager.The team says Brodeur is departing to pursue other opportunities. Brodeur ended his goaltending career with the Blues, joined the front...

Brodeur leaves post as Blues assistant general managerST. LOUIS (AP) Martin Brodeur is leaving the St. Louis Blues after spending the past three years as assistant general manager.The team says Brodeur is departing to pursue other opportunities. Brodeur ended his goaltending career with the Blues, joined the front...

Panthers agree to terms with Brouwer on 1-year dealSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers agreed to terms Monday with veteran right winger Troy Brouwer on an $850,000, one-year contract.Brouwer became a free agent when the Calgary Flames bought out the final two years of his deal.''Troy is a...

Panthers agree to terms with Brouwer on 1-year dealSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers have agreed to terms with veteran right winger Troy Brouwer to a one-year contract.General manager Dale Tallon announced the move Monday, saying Brouwer adds depth and should provide leadership for Florida's young core. Brouwer...

NHL says Slava Voynov hasn't been cleared to returnNEW YORK (AP) The NHL says Slava Voynov still has not been cleared to play in the league.NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says Sunday that Voynov's return is contingent on completing a process with the league to review his case...

Visit by Stephenson, Stanley Cup stirs emotion in HumboldtHUMBOLDT, Saskatchewan (AP) A small Saskatchewan city devastated by a fatal bus crash involving its junior hockey team welcomed a trophy on Friday that fans no doubt hoped would one day be hoisted by one of their boys.Washington Capitals forward...