NHL

AP Hockey WriterShuttle driver settling suit with Senators, ex-assistant GMBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A former Ottawa Senators assistant general manager and the NHL team reached an undisclosed settlement with a hotel shuttle driver who sued both for negligence after being harassed in Buffalo two years ago.The driver's...

AP Sports WriterSeattle's scouts studying NHL with focus on expansion draftBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) John Goodwin had the honor of being the first and it was a bit unnerving.He was a pro scout representing a franchise without a nickname and nearly two years away from having a roster...

AP Hockey WriterRangers, Brendan Smith agree to $17M, 4-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The New York Rangers have agreed to terms on a $17 million, four-year deal with Brendan Smith.The defenseman will count $4.35 million against the salary cap in each season of the new contract.General manager Jeff...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - And to think, Teuvo Teravainen and Antoine Vermette were healthy scratches for the Chicago Blackhawks less than two weeks ago.In the Stanley Cup Final opener, those two complementary forwards took starring roles for the Blackhawks when they roared from behind to stun the Tampa Bay...

Canucks sign GM Jim Benning to multiyear contract extensionVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks signed GM Jim Benning to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday.Benning has served four years in the role since joining the Canucks in May 2014.''I'm grateful to the Aquilini family and to Trevor Linden...

MONTREAL (AP) Max Pacioretty will have to wait at least another year to get his time in the All-Star spotlight. The Montreal Canadiens' captain was left off this year's All-Star roster despite being one of the league's most consistent scoring threats. He built a strong case for this month's event in...

AP Hockey WriterEx-NHL enforcer John Scott tries acting, ponders next moveBy STEPHEN WHYNONot a lot of things rattle John Scott.Come on. He was a 6-foot-8, 260-pound NHL enforcer.Then he tried acting - and was terrified.''It's a different kind of nerves,'' Scott said. ''I've been in front of big stadiums,...

NHL CalendarBy The Associated Press(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...

AP Hockey WriterSabres set roster by demoting Olofsson, Jokiharju to minorsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres set their 23-player regular-season roster by demoting forward Victor Olofsson and defenseman Henri Jokiharju to the minors.Though the two rookies were sent down to Rochester on Tuesday, both are expected...

AP Hockey WriterNHL not planning to quarantine players for training campsBy STEPHEN WHYNOJason Spezza's confidence in the NHL returning has not been shaken by word of 11 fellow players testing positive for the coronavirus.Given his involvement in NHL Players' Association talks, the veteran Toronto forward knew from doctors' input...

AP Sports WriterQuenneville coaches Panthers to 4-3 win over BlackhawksBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Florida Panthers got Joel Quenneville a win in his return to Chicago, using a hat trick by Frank Vatrano to beat the Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive victory.The 61-year-old Quenneville...

Associated PressGionta, Nash help streaking Bruins power past Chicago 7-4By KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins found different ways to win during their perfect homestand.Brian Gionta and Rick Nash scored power-play goals just over a minute apart, and the Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-4 on Saturday to...