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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...

Wild, Koivu agree to 2-year, $11M extensionST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild and captain Mikko Koivu have agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract extension.The Wild announced the deal on Monday night. The 34-year-old Koivu was entering the final season of his contract. He is coming off...

Golden Knights rout Canucks 9-4 in first preseason gameVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) By the time the Elvis Presley impersonator singing tunes between whistles had left the building, the NHL's newest franchise was already well on its way to victory in its first exhibition game.Tyler Wong scored three times...

Golden Knights rout Canucks 9-4 in first preseason gameVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) By the time the Elvis Presley impersonator singing tunes between whistles had left the building, the NHL's newest franchise was already well on its way to victory in its first exhibition game.Tyler Wong scored three times...

Golden Knights rout Canucks 9-4 in first preseason gameVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Tyler Wong scored three times and added an assist in the Vegas Golden Knights' first preseason game to help the NHL's newest franchise rout the Vancouver Canucks 9-4 on Sunday.Tomas Hyka scored twice, Tomas Nosek had...

AP Sports WriterFans' delight: Islanders back at Nassau Coliseum for a dayBy VIN A. CHERWOOUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Nearly 2 1/2 years after last playing at the Nassau Coliseum, John Tavares and the New York Islanders gave their fans something to cheer about back at their refurbished former home.The...

Coyotes preseason game vs. Kings canceled due to bad iceGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Poor ice conditions after a weekend concert has forced the Arizona Coyotes to cancel their scheduled preseason home game Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings.Coyotes president and CEO Steve Patterson announced Sunday that the game...

Coyotes acquire Demers from Panthers for McGinnGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes acquired defenseman Jason Demers from the Florida Panthers on Sunday for forward Jamie McGinn.The 29-year-old Demers had nine goals and 19 assists in 81 regular-season games for the Panthers last season. He has 37 goals and...

AP Sports WriterFans' delight: Islanders back at Nassau Coliseum for a dayBy VIN A. CHERWOOUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Nearly 2 1/2 years after last playing at the Nassau Coliseum, the New York Islanders are back on the ice at their refurbished former home Sunday.It's just for one day -...

AP Hockey WriterRest of NHL aims to prevent Penguins Stanley Cup three-peatBy STEPHEN WHYNOEach time Seth Jones felt like the Columbus Blue Jackets were dominating, the Pittsburgh Penguins went down the ice and scored. The series was over fast.T.J. Oshie knows the feeling because the Penguins did it to...

AP Sports WriterToews hoping renewed focus on athleticism improves gameBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Coming off perhaps the worst season of his career, Jonathan Toews sees only one way forward.Learn from the past. Apply those lessons to right now. Relish every moment.It's just that simple. In the wake of...

Associated PressExpansion Vegas Golden Knights hit ice for first timeBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) The expansion Vegas Golden Knights hit the ice for the first time Friday morning to a standing-room only crowd at City National Arena.Sixty players were divided into four groups for two training camp practice...