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AP Sports WriterBlackhawks fire team president McDonough in surprising moveBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks fired team president John McDonough on Monday, ending a wildly successful run that included three Stanley Cup championships.The surprising move, coming with the NHL season on pause because of the coronavirus pandemic,...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks reviewing assistant Marc Crawford’s conductBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks assistant Marc Crawford will be away from the team while it reviews his conduct with another organization.The Blackhawks didn't provide any details Monday about what they are examining, but former NHL forward Sean Avery recently told...

Associated PressMarchand out with upper-body injury against BlackhawksBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Boston Bruins leading scorer Brad Marchand sat out Sunday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks with an upper-body injury.Marchand, who has a team-high 29 goals and 69 points, collided with Blackhawks forward Anthony Duclair in the first period...

AP Hockey WriterAP NewsBreak: Some family members allowed to join NHL bubbleBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The NHL is allowing some family members to join the Edmonton playoff bubble but is waiting on the Canadian government on the possibility of adding more.Deputy commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated...

NY Islanders get tax break for Nassau Coliseum projectUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency has approved tax breaks for the New York Islanders' planned renovations at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.Newsday says completion of $9.95 million in interior upgrades would allow the hockey team to return...

TORONTO (AP) - Toronto team president Brendan Shanahan says forward Nazem Kadri will be held out of the Maple Leafs' next two games.Kadri missed a team meeting Sunday and was made a healthy scratch for Monday's game.Shanahan says that after consulting with general manager Dave Nonis and the coaches,...

Associated PressHuberdeau leads Panthers over Penguins, 4-2By PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers are starting to heat up.Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and an assist to lift the Panthers to a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.The Panthers are on a six-game points streak,...

Blue Jackets sign Dubois to 2-year, $10 million extensionCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Center Pierre-Luc Dubois, who led Columbus in goals, assists and points during the playoffs, signed a two-year, $10 million contract extension Thursday that keeps him with the Blue Jackets through the 2021-22 season.Dubois, who was a restricted...

Associated PressSchenn, Blues cruise into Christmas break by thumping KingsBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Christmas marked a turning point for the St. Louis Blues last season as they went from last place at the holiday to winning the Stanley Cup.Heading into the three-day break this year, the Blues...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have restructured the front office operations of their top development team, the Albany Devils.The Devils announced Wednesday that executive president and general manager Ray Shero will serve the AHL franchise as governor, while assistant general manager Tom Fitzgerald will assume the...

AP Hockey WriterMarchand misses Bruins' last practice before Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOBOSTON (AP) Brad Marchand was not on the ice for the Boston Bruins' last full practice before the Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues.Marchand injured his left hand in the team's intrasquad scrimmage Thursday but...

Vegas activates goalie Malcolm Subban from injured reserveLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights activated goalie Malcolm Subban from injured reserve Friday, and assigned goalie Dylan Ferguson was assigned to Kamloops of the Western Hockey League.Subban, the brother of Nashville star P.J. Subban, left with a lower-body injury...