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The comparisons are inevitable. Connor McDavid understands it. So does Sidney Crosby. Franchise centers don't come along very often. Particularly ones with the skill set McDavid seems to share with the player he grew up idolizing. The footwork. The soft hands. The relentless energy. The ability to see something before...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Islanders to hire former Devils GM Lou LamorielloBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Longtime NHL executive Lou Lamoriello is coming to the New York Islanders, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Monday.The person, who sought anonymity because the hiring had not been...

TORONTO (AP) Peter Budaj is still filling in nicely for Jonathan Quick, and the Los Angeles Kings gave him plenty of help Tuesday night. Jeff Carter scored twice during a four-goal second period, Budaj made 19 saves and Los Angeles thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-0. Budaj hasn't allowed a goal...

Hoffman scores in OT, Senators edge Stars 3-2 for 3rd in rowOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Mike Hoffman scored at 3:26 of overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Friday night to win their third game in a row for just the second time this season.Ottawa...

Flyers executive Paul Holmgren becomes adviser for franchisePHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Flyers President Paul Holmgren has stepped down to become a senior adviser for the franchise.General manager Chuck Fletcher becomes president of hockey operations in a related move. Fletcher reports directly to Comcast Spectacor Chairman and CEO Dave Scott.Holmgren...

Associated PressToffoli scores in overtime to lift Kings past Vegas 4-3By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Tyler Toffoli scored 1:40 into overtime to lift the Los Angeles Kings past the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Sunday night.It marked the second straight night the Kings won in overtime after beating...

AP Hockey WriterCalgary coach in limbo after allegedly using racial slursBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Bill Peters’ status as the Calgary Flames coach - and whatever future he might have in the sport - have been placed into question while the NHL and the team investigate allegations he...

Kraken to start season ticket seat selection in late AugustSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Kraken will allow fans who put down deposits on season tickets to begin selecting their seats later this month.The Kraken said Tuesday they will begin reaching out to fans beginning Aug. 24 so they can...

NHL Calendar(All dates set before season was suspended until further notice.)April 4 - Regular season ends.April 8 - Stanley Cup playoffs begin.May 8-24 - IIHF World Championship, Zurich/Lausanne, Switzerland.June 1-6 - NHL scouting combine, Buffalo, N.Y.June 13 - Last possible day of Stanley Cup Final.June 17 - NHL awards,...

Associated PressAtkinson, Panarin lead Blue Jackets over Predators 5-2By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Cam Atkinson scored twice and Artemi Panarin had four assists to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.David Savard, Oliver Bjorkstrand...

AP Hockey WritersNHL, players' union announce plan to resume play on Aug. 1By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNOThe National Hockey League and NHL Players’ Association announced a tentative agreement Monday to return to play this season and extend their collective bargaining agreement by four years.The CBA deal, coupled with...

The New York Rangers will be without star winger Rick Nash for the second straight game Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. The Rangers announced Wednesday that Nash, who is suffering from an undisclosed injury, will not join the club on its trip to Ottawa. Nash has not been ruled out to...