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Sabres sign prospect goalie Luukkonen to 3-year contractBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have signed prospect goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a three-year, entry level contract.Luukkonen is from Finland and was Buffalo's second-round pick in last year's draft. Luukkonen entered the draft listed first among European goaltenders in the...

AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Boston U's Hickey; send Fasching to CoyotesBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres stocked up on another Boston University product by acquiring defenseman Brandon Hickey in a trade that sent forward Hudson Fasching to the Arizona Coyotes.Buffalo also acquired minor-league forward Mike Sislo...

AP Hockey WriterTrotz drops hints of Capitals return amid uncertain futureBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Barry Trotz professed his love for the D.C. area and dropped at least a couple of hints during the Stanley Cup celebration that suggest he'll be back as Capitals coach next season.Trotz's contract status...

AP Hockey WriterTrotz, Capitals begin discussing contract extensionBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Barry Trotz and the Washington Capitals have begun discussing a contract extension that would keep the pending free agent coach around for next season and beyond after winning the Stanley Cup.Trotz and general manager Brian MacLellan...

AP Hockey WriterTrotz, Capitals begin working toward contract extensionBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Barry Trotz started dancing as soon as he walked into the locker room mid-celebration.Within seconds, players doused him with beer and champagne, jumped around him and hugged their beloved coach. Trotz couldn't see but still...

NHL CalendarBy The Associated PressJune 20 - NHL awards, Las Vegas.June 22-23 - NHL draft, Dallas.July 1 - Free agency signing period opens.

Karlsson's wife: Partner of teammate harassed coupleOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The wife of Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson has filed an order of protection against the girlfriend of one of Karlsson's teammates, alleging harassment and cyberbullying.In an application for a peace bond filed May 4 in an Ottawa court,...

AP Hockey WriterOttawa assistant GM due in court July 6, 2 weeks after draftBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee is due in court to face a harassment allegation on July 6, putting him in a position to attend next week's NHL draft.Lee...

AP Hockey WriterOttawa assistant GM due in court July 6, 2 weeks after draftBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee is due in court to face a harassment allegation on July 6, putting him in a position to attend next week's NHL draft.Lee...

AP Hockey WriterPlayoff disappointments make Cup parade sweeter for CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Nine early playoff exits paved the way for the Capitals' unexpected Stanley Cup run and made the trip down Constitution Avenue all the more satisfying to the NHL champions and their fans.Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas...

Karlsson's wife: Partner of teammate harassed coupleOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The wife of Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson has filed an order of protection against the girlfriend of one of Karlsson's teammates, alleging harassment and cyberbullying.In an application for a peace bond filed May 4 in an Ottawa court,...

AP Hockey WriterFans turn out in droves to celebrate Cup-champion CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Hundreds of thousands of fans lined Constitution Avenue and filled the National Mall on Tuesday to celebrate the Washington Capitals' first Stanley Cup championship.The parade and rally midway between the U.S. Capitol and Washington...