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Panthers' Micheal Haley enters assistance programNEW YORK (AP) Florida Panthers forward Micheal Haley has entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association assistance program.The NHL and union said Friday that Haley will be away from the team while taking part in the program.''Michael is a valued part of our team and...

AP Sports WriterEkman-Larsson poised to lead Coyotes into the futureBy JOHN MARSHALLSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson knew the desert was where he wanted to stay, yet consulted with former Coyotes captain Shane Doan before signing a long-term extension.Doan had been in similar situations before, debating whether...

AP Hockey WriterGeorgiev stops 31 in Rangers' 6-2 win over SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The New York Rangers were locked up in another tight game before pulling away at the very end.It was quite a relief for coach David Quinn.Rookie Alexandar Georgiev stopped 31 shots and Vladislav...

AP Sports WriterCouture scores 3 goals, Sharks beat Avs 4-2 in Game 3By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) San Jose center Gustav Nyquist had a couple of special deliveries this week.On Monday, his wife gave birth to their first child. He rejoined the team on Tuesday and assisted on Logan...

Lee scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd, Islanders beat Stars 3-1DALLAS (AP) Anders Lee scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 10:10 to play, and the New York Islanders beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Sunday night.The Islanders' first two goals went in off Dallas goalie Anton Khudobin. On the...

Ennis has goal, 2 assists as Senators beat Oilers 5-2EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Ottawa Senators didn't have to wait long to make up for a tough loss one night earlier.Tyler Ennis had a goal and two assists as the Senators beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Wednesday night.Artem...

AP Hockey WriterNHL, NHLPA agree on protocols to resume seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNODeputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press on Sunday that the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have agreed on protocols to resume the season.Daly said the sides are still negotiating a collective bargaining agreement extension. A CBA...

AP Hockey WriterTrying to keep Trotz is first priority for champion CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNODULLES, Va. (AP) Barry Trotz thought of mentors and friends Jack Button, Tommy Ebright, David Poile and Wayne Fleming when he lifted the Stanley Cup over his head.The Washington coach didn't think about his future,...

TORONTO (AP) - The doctor told Tomas Fleischmann he might never play hockey again. Blood clots that began in his leg had moved to his lungs and threatened not only his career but his life.Goaltender Tomas Vokoun's left leg was almost 4 inches bigger than his right because of...

AP Hockey WriterNHL players stay with CBA, labor peace set to at least 2022By STEPHEN WHYNONational Hockey League players announced Monday they will not opt out of the collective bargaining agreement, guaranteeing labor peace until at least 2022.The NHL Players' Association announced its decision just before the deadline to...

AP Sports WriterLas Vegas hires McCrimmon as assistant GMBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Las Vegas expansion NHL team has hired Kelly McCrimmon as its assistant general manager.McCrimmon is well-known and widely respected in hockey circles as a brilliant talent evaluator during his time at the junior level. The owner, general manager...

Carolina Hurricanes reach deals with Wallmark, McKeggRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to deals with forwards Lucas Wallmark and Greg McKegg.The deal with Wallmark is a two-year contract. It's a two-way deal for the 2018-19 season paying $650,000 at the NHL level or $70,000 at the...