NHL

AP Hockey WriterFirst-round picks not for rent on NHL trade deadline dayBy STEPHEN WHYNONot many first-round picks were in play at the NHL trade deadline Monday, except for contenders picking up players for now and the future.The New York Islanders traded a conditional first-round pick to Ottawa as part...

Anaheim Ducks claim LW Pontus Aberg off waivers from OilersANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks have claimed left wing Pontus Aberg off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers.The Ducks made the move Monday.Aberg had four goals and 12 assists while splitting last season between Nashville and Edmonton. The former...

Oilers sign star Connor McDavid to 8-year, $100 million dealEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers paid a huge price to lock up superstar captain Connor McDavid.But it could have been even higher.The Oilers said Wednesday that the team and McDavid have agreed to an eight-year, $100 million extension.That...

AP Sports WriterNHL says Seattle still in mix to host 2021 draftBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says Seattle remains in contention to host the 2021 draft despite arena construction delays.Daly told The Associated Press on Friday that the league would like to decide on...

AP Hockey WriterIIHF encouraged by NHL's potential return to Olympics in '22By JOHN WAWROWInternational Ice Hockey Federation chief Rene’ Fasel is encouraged after learning the NHL's pending labor deal opens the possibility of the world's best players returning to the Olympics.Aside from the uncertainty raised by the coronavirus pandemic,...

Longtime Rangers anthem singer John Amirante dies at 83NEW YORK (AP) Longtime New York Rangers anthem singer John Amirante has died. He was 83.His wife, Annie, told the Rangers he died of natural causes Tuesday in New York after about a week in the hospital.The Rangers on Twitter...

AP Sports WriterSeattle's addition looms as part of draft weekend storyBy TIM BOOTHVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) While the selections of Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kaako and the P.K. Subban trade all got their deserved attention during the NHL draft, one of the biggest crowds of the weekend surrounded...

AP Sports WriterScandella scores in OT to give Sabres 3-2 win over Red WingsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Evander Kane showed his skill, scoring a wraparound goal under the watchful eye of many NHL teams evaluating him in person.Kane had a go-ahead goal late in the second period and...

AP Hockey WriterBright-spot Fabbri scores and Red Wings 2-1 beat BlackhawksBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Tyler Bertuzzi and Robby Fabbri scored to give the Detroit Red Wings a two-goal lead and they held on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Friday night.Jonathan Bernier stopped 32 shots for...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Couture agrees to 8-year extension with SharksBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Logan Couture agreed to a $64 million, eight-year contract extension with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person told The Associated Press that the...

AP Sports WriterWill experience prevail for Wild vs. quick-strike Canucks?By DAVE CAMPBELLThe virus pause has provided the Minnesota Wild as they are currently constructed with perhaps their best and last opportunity to make a long postseason run.They caught a break when the NHL rolled out a 24-team format for...

Associated PressHertl lifts Sharks past Vegas 2-1 in 20T to force Game 7By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Tomas Hertl scored a short-handed goal 11:17 into the second overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night, forcing a...