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Oilers sign center Leon Draisaitl to 8-year extensionEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The two biggest cornerstones of the emerging Edmonton Oilers franchise are now locked up for the long haul.Six weeks after extending Connor McDavid for eight years and $100 million, the Oilers signed 21-year-old Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year...

AP Hockey WriterButcher has talks with 5 NHL teams since becoming free agentBy JOHN WAWROWDefenseman Will Butcher is attracting plenty of interest on his first day as an NHL free agent since college hockey's top player turned down an opportunity to sign with the Colorado Avalanche.The former University of...

AP Hockey WriterButcher an NHL free agent after not signing with AvalancheBy JOHN WAWROWCollege hockey's top player is an NHL free agent after former University of Denver defenseman Will Butcher allowed a deadline to pass without signing with the Colorado Avalanche.The Avalanche selected Butcher in the fifth round of...

AP Hockey WriterButcher an NHL free agent after not signing with AvalancheBy JOHN WAWROWCollege hockey's top player is an NHL free agent after former University of Denver defenseman Will Butcher allowed a deadline to pass without signing with the Colorado Avalanche.The Avalanche selected Butcher in the fifth round of...

Red Wings denounce use of logo at white nationalist rallyDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings said Saturday they are considering legal action to stop white nationalists from using their logo as part of a ''disturbing'' rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.The team said in a statement it ''vehemently'' disagrees with...

Red Wings denounce use of logo at white nationalist rallyDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings say they are considering legal action to stop white nationalists from using their logo as part of a ''disturbing'' rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.The team said in a statement Saturday it ''vehemently'' disagrees with...

Former NHL forward Olczyk diagnosed with colon cancerCHICAGO (AP) Former NHL forward and coach Eddie Olczyk has been diagnosed with colon cancer.Olczyk, who turns 51 on Aug. 16, had surgery last week, and Chicago Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael Terry said Tuesday he ''will be undergoing further treatment...

Former NHL forward Olczyk diagnosed with colon cancerCHICAGO (AP) Former NHL forward and coach Eddie Olczyk has been diagnosed with colon cancer.Olczyk, who turns 51 on Aug. 16, had surgery last week, and Chicago Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael Terry says he ''will be undergoing further treatment in...

Predators captain Fisher retires after 17 seasons in NHLNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville Predators forward Mike Fisher has retired in what he calls the hardest decision he's had to make, leaving the defending Stanley Cup finalists in need of a new captain.The 37-year-old Fisher said in a letter to...

Predators captain Fisher retires after 17 seasons in NHLNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville Predators forward Mike Fisher has announced his retirement, a move that means the defending Stanley Cup finalists must select a new captain.The 37-year-old Fisher said in a letter to Predators fans that ''this is the hardest...

AP Sports WriterNewly signed Granlund: Wild 'can do some damage' in playoffsBy DAVE CAMPBELLThis offseason for the Minnesota Wild was never going to be about making major additions.This was simply the summer of maintenance and sustenance, with a new contract for Mikael Granlund one of the biggest priorities.Now that...

Penguins preseason game moved from "Hockeyville" winnerPITTSBURGH (AP) A suburban Pittsburgh ice rink that won the right to host a Pittsburgh Penguins preseason contest will instead have to settle for a ticketed practice by the Stanley Cup champions after the facility was deemed unfit to host an NHL...