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Associated PressNHL hoping to make inroads in China with preseason gamesBy JUSTIN BERGMANSHANGHAI (AP) As the Vancouver Canucks held their first practice in Shanghai before their exhibition game with the Los Angeles Kings, a dense fog settled over the ice. The humidity in the arena was high and...

Associated PressNHL hoping to make inroads in China with preseason gamesBy JUSTIN BERGMANSHANGHAI (AP) As the Vancouver Canucks held their first practice in Shanghai before their exhibition game with the Los Angeles Kings, a dense fog settled over the ice. The humidity in the arena was high and...

Blues' Steen injures hand, will miss rest of preseasonST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Blues forward Alexander Steen will miss the rest of training camp after suffering a left hand injury in the team's first preseason game.The 33-year-old Steen was hurt against Dallas on Tuesday night and will be...

AP Hockey WriterDevils' Boyle diagnosed with cancer, expects to keep playingBy STEPHEN WHYNONew Jersey Devils forward Brian Boyle has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of bone-marrow cancer that the team's doctor said can largely be treated with medication.Boyle has been away from the team during training...

AP Hockey WriterDevils' Boyle diagnosed with cancer, expects to keep playingBy STEPHEN WHYNONew Jersey Devils forward Brian Boyle has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of bone-marrow cancer that the team's doctor says can be treated with medication.Boyle has been away from the team during training camp...

Predators name defenseman Roman Josi as 8th captain all-timeNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) General manager David Poile and coach Peter Laviolette noticed how the Predators picked defenseman Roman Josi to drive a sword into the field before the NFL's Tennessee Titans' home opener with the NHL team serving an honorary...

Predators name defenseman Roman Josi as 8th captain all-timeNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have named defenseman Roman Josi as the eighth captain in the franchise's history, replacing Mike Fisher who retired last month.The Predators announced their newest captain Tuesday before a doubleheader kicking off their preseason.Defenseman Ryan...

Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen shapes up for seasonTORONTO (AP) Goaltender Frederik Andersen has arrived at Maple Leafs training camp leaner than the past, crediting change to his workout regimen and a commitment to analyzing his diet.''I feel more fit and I feel like I have a better build,''...

Sanford, Bouwmeester injured during camp for BluesST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Blues forward Zach Sanford will undergo surgery and miss 5-6 months of action after dislocating his left shoulder during training camp.Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced the injury on Tuesday. He also said defenseman Jay Bouwmeester has...

Sanford, Bouwmeester injured during camp for BluesST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Blues forward Zach Sanford will undergo surgery and miss 5-6 months of action after dislocating his left shoulder during training camp.Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced the injury on Tuesday. He also said defenseman Jay Bouwmeester has...

AP Hockey WriterDevils' Boyle diagnosed with cancer, expects to keep playingBy STEPHEN WHYNOBrian Boyle hopes to play hockey again soon after being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of bone-marrow cancer that the New Jersey Devils' team doctor said can largely be treated with medication.The 32-year-old forward was...

AP Hockey WriterNHL Players to Watch: Sabres Eichel has plenty to proveBy JOHN WAWROWSabres center Jack Eichel isn't mincing words when assessing his first two NHL seasons.''Actually, I think I've proven nothing,'' the 20-year-old face of the franchise said before bluntly outlining his lack of accomplishments.''If you look at...