NHL

AP Hockey WriterHurricanes get Hamilton in 5-player trade with FlamesBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman Dougie Hamilton on Saturday as part of a five-player trade with the Calgary Flames at the NHL draft.Carolina got Hamilton, winger Micheal Ferland and prospect Adam Fox from Calgary for...

Liam Kirk 1st born-and-trained Brit selected in NHL draftDALLAS (AP) Liam Kirk has become the first player born and trained in England to be selected in the NHL draft.The Arizona Coyotes picked the 18-year-old left wing 189th overall on Saturday with their seventh-round pick.Kirk was home, on the...

AP Hockey WriterHurricanes get Hamilton in blockbuster trade with FlamesBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman Dougie Hamilton on Saturday as part of a blockbuster trade with the Calgary Flames at the NHL draft.Carolina got Hamilton, winger Micheal Ferland and prospect Adam Fox from Calgary for...

AP Hockey WriterHurricanes get Hamilton in blockbuster trade with FlamesBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired defenseman Dougie Hamilton as part of a blockbuster trade with the Calgary Flames at the NHL draft.Carolina got Hamilton, winger Micheal Ferland and prospect Adam Fox from Calgary for center...

Red Wings hire Dan Bylsma as assistant coachDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have hired Dan Bylsma as an assistant coach.The team announced the move Friday. The 47-year-old Bylsma worked as an assistant alongside Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill at this year's world championship in Denmark, helping the...

Sharks to buy out final year of defenseman Martin's contractSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Paul Martin on unconditional waivers with the intention to buy out the remaining season of the 14-year NHL veteran's contact.In announcing the decision Friday, general manager Doug Wilson...

GM: Sabres parting ways with starting goalie Robin LehnerDALLAS (AP) Goalie Robin Lehner will become an unrestricted free agent after Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill says the team will not extend a qualifying offer to retain the rights of their third-year starter.Botterill calls it a ''difficult decision''...

AP Sports WriterRed Wings hire Dan Bylsma as assistant coachBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Dan Bylsma is returning to the state where he was born - and where he won the Stanley Cup as a visiting coach.The Detroit Red Wings hired Bylsma as an assistant coach Friday. The 47-year-old...

AP Hockey WriterGM: Sabres parting ways with starting goalie Robin LehnerBy JOHN WAWROWThe Sabres are moving on from Robin Lehner after the goalie failed to establish himself as a starter during three seasons, capped by Buffalo's last-place finish this past year.General manager Jason Botterill announced Friday the Sabres will...

AP Hockey WriterSabres excited to draft Swede Rasmus Dahlin first overallBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill can't hide his excitement about the chance to select Rasmus Dahlin first overall in the NHL draft.Botterill says he's as impressed with the Swedish defenseman's analysis of his...

Sharks to buy out final year of defenseman Martin's contractSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Paul Martin on unconditional waivers with the intention to buy out the remaining season of the 14-year NHL veteran's contract.In announcing the decision Friday, general manager Doug Wilson...

AP Hockey WriterSenators in turmoil a year after being on verge of Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) The Ottawa Senators are dealing with crisis after crisis at every level.Former captain Daniel Alfredsson called for owner Eugene Melnyk to sell the team, assistant general manager Randy Lee is suspended...