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NEW YORK (AP) The NHL and NHL Players' Association have unveiled a ''Declaration of Principles'' to guide hockey culture across various levels of the sport. The principles were unveiled at a news conference Wednesday that included representatives from 17 other organizations, including USA Hockey and the International Ice Hockey Federation....

AP Hockey WriterSabres' Okposo eager to look forward now that he's healthyBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo happily looks to the future now that he's fully recovered from concussion-related symptoms which nearly derailed his career in March.Saying he's not dwelling on the past, Okposo...

AP Hockey WriterSabres' Jack Eichel focused on hockey, not contract talksBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sabres star center Jack Eichel is focused on taking on a larger leadership role, and not concerning himself with contract talks - even it means waiting until next year to sign a new...

AP Sports WriterNew-look Hurricanes eager to snap NHL postseason droughtBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) There's plenty new for the Carolina Hurricanes these days.They picked up a new starting goalie, gave big new contracts to some young defensemen and brought in a splashy free agent. There also might be...

AP Hockey WriterSabres' Jack Eichel focused on hockey, not contract talksBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel is focused on taking on a larger leadership role, and not concerning himself with contract talks.Eichel says both sides know where they stand in negotiations. He adds if...

Rangers hire Leetch, Richards as hockey operations advisersNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have hired former players Brian Leetch and Brad Richards as advisers.General manager Jeff Gorton announced the hires Tuesday. Leetch and Richards will work on prospect development and assist with on-ice development for the Rangers...

Coyotes sign Anthony Duclair to one-year, $1.2 million dealGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have signed restricted free-agent right wing Anthony Duclair to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.The team announced the deal Sunday.Duclair had a superb rookie season after being traded from the New York Rangers in 2015,...

Canucks sign Thomas Vanek to 1-year deal, $2 million dealVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Thomas Vanek and the Vancouver Canucks agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal Friday.The 33-year-old forward had 17 goals and 31 assists in 68 games last season with Florida and Detroit.''Thomas has been a prolific...

Blue Jackets lock up top-line center Wennberg for 6 yearsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free-agent center Alexander Wennberg to a six-year, $29.4 million contract.The Blue Jackets announced the deal Friday, locking up their top-line center through the 2022-23 season, with a cap hit of...

Blue Jackets lock up top-line center Wennberg for 6 yearsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free-agent center Alexander Wennberg to a six-year, $29.4 million contract.The Blue Jackets announced the deal Friday, locking up their top-line center through the 2022-23 season, with a cap hit of...

AP Sports WriterNew home for Red Wings, Pistons raises a city's hopesBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Chris Ilitch sounded like an excited tour guide.He was showing off Little Caesars Arena, the new home of the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons and the gem of a 55-block development dubbed The...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes captain Shane Doan calls it a careerBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan had chances to leave the desert for a better shot at winning the Stanley Cup.Every time, he resisted the urge, a loyalty that cemented his legacy as one of...