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Predators select Taylor to coach their AHL affiliateNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have named Karl Taylor the head coach of the Milwaukee Admirals, their American Hockey League affiliate.The 47-year-old Taylor spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the AHL's Texas Stars. Taylor's teams made...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals promote Reirden to head coach to replace TrotzBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) When Barry Trotz resigned, the Washington Capitals didn't even bother with a coaching search.There was only one candidate and he got the job.Top assistant Todd Reirden will take over the Stanley Cup-champion Capitals,...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals promote Reirden to head coach to replace TrotzBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals promoted Todd Reirden to head coach Friday, giving the Stanley Cup champions some continuity after the departure of Barry Trotz.Reirden had been on Trotz's staff the past four years, the...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals promote Reirden to replace Trotz as head coachBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Stanley Cup-champion Washington Capitals have promoted Todd Reirden to head coach, replacing Barry Trotz.General manager Brian MacLellan announced the anticipated move Friday. Reirden had been on Trotz's staff the past four years,...

AP Sports WriterTavares and who else? Top names to watch in NHL free agencyBy LARRY LAGEThe NHL's best rarely make it to free agency.Teams tend to re-sign their top players, keeping them off the market and on their rosters. That leaves a slew of solid veterans and journeymen available...

D Michal Kempny re-signs with Capitals for $10M, 4 yearsARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Defenseman Michal Kempny has re-signed with the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals for $10 million over four years.The team announced the deal Friday.Washington picked up Kempny from the Chicago Blackhawks at the trade deadline for a...

AP Sports WriterTavares and who else? Top names to watch in NHL free agencyBy LARRY LAGEThe NHL's best rarely make it to free agency.Teams tend to re-sign their top players, keeping them off the market and on their rosters. That leaves a slew of solid veterans and journeymen available...

AP Hockey WriterSo long, Sid: Sheary eager to play with Eichel in BuffaloBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) See ya, Sid. Hello, Jack Eichel.Once the shock of being traded wore off, Conor Sheary put aside his past of playing alongside Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, and began eagerly looking...

AP Hockey WriterAgent: Winger Rick Nash undecided about playing next seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOVeteran winger Rick Nash has not committed to playing next season and has told interested teams he won't be signing July 1.Agent Joe Resnick told The Associated Press on Thursday that Nash was undecided about his playing...

AP Hockey WriterAgent: Winger Rick Nash undecided about playing next seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOVeteran winger Rick Nash has not committed to playing next season and has told interested teams he won't be signing July 1.Agent Joe Resnick told The Associated Press on Thursday that Nash was undecided about his playing...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals re-sign playoff star Smith-Pelly to 1-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Instead of cashing in on another productive postseason performance, Devante Smith-Pelly took less money and a one-year deal to stay with the Washington Capitals.Smith-Pelly signed a $1 million contract for next season Thursday to...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals re-sign Smith-Pelly, agree to terms with KempnyBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals are bringing back two of the more important players from their Stanley Cup run by getting new contracts done with winger Devante Smith-Pelly and defenseman Michal Kempny.Smith-Pelly had offers from other...