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New Jersey Devils re-sign 5 forwardsNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The Devils have re-signed Stefan Noesen and four other forwards who spent most of last season with New Jersey's top minor-league franchise in Albany, New York.General manager Ray Shero announced the signings of Noesen, Blake Coleman, Blake Pietila, Kevin Rooney...

McDavid disappointed at NHL decision to skip OlympicsTORONTO (AP) Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said he's disappointed the NHL won't be sending players to the Winter Olympic in South Korea.''It would have been a special group, and you're just hopeful to be a part of it,'' McDavid told...

Coyotes add MacLean, Allen as assistant coachesGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes hired John MacLean and Scott Allen on Wednesday as assistant coaches on Rick Tocchet's staff.MacLean played 18 NHL seasons with four teams before becoming an assistant coach in the New Jersey Devils organization for seven seasons....

Associated PressBruins, Ryan Spooner avoid arbitration with 1-year dealBy MATT KALMANBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins and center Ryan Spooner avoided arbitration on the day of their hearing, agreeing to a one-year, $2,825,000 deal Wednesday.The 25-year-old Spooner became a restricted free agent July 1 after finishing a two-year contract...

AP Hockey WriterNY Rangers sign Zibanejad to $26.75 million, 5-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOMika Zibanejad knew from the moment the New York Rangers traded Derek Stepan that his role would be more substantial.Now he has the contract to match.The Rangers avoided arbitration Tuesday and signed Zibanejad to a $26.75 million,...

Devils re-sign RFAs Mueller, Blandisi and WedgewoodNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Mirco Mueller, forward Joseph Blandisi and goaltender Scott Wedgewood.Mueller got a two-year deal worth an average of $850,000 a season, Blandisi a two-year, two-way deal worth an average of...

NY Rangers sign Zibanejad to $26.75 million, 5-year dealNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have signed center Mika Zibanejad to a $26.75 million, five-year deal.Zibanejad will count $5.35 million against the salary cap through 2021-22 as the Rangers count on him to take on a bigger role...

Sabres re-sign goalie Robin Lehner to $4M, 1-year dealBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed goaltender Robin Lehner to a $4 million, one-year contract.The team announced the deal Tuesday. Lehner was a restricted free agent.The 26-year-old Swede showed he could stay healthy last season, setting career highs...

Okposo says he's healthy after concussion put him in ICUBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said he is fully healthy after a concussion led to sleeping trouble, significant weight loss and a trip to intensive care last March.Okposo missed the final few weeks of Buffalo's season with...

Okposo says he's healthy after concussion put him in ICUBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sabres winger Kyle Okposo says he is fully healthy after a concussion led to sleeping trouble, significant weight loss and a trip to intensive care last March.Okposo missed the final few weeks of Buffalo's season with...

Penguins sign defenseman Brian Dumoulin to 6-year contractPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin has turned his steady play for the Stanley Cup champions into a new contract.Dumoulin and the team agreed to a six-year deal on Monday that will run through the 2022-23 season and will pay...

Predators sign Austin Watson to 3-year, $3.3 million dealNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have signed forward Austin Watson to a three-year $3.3 million deal keeping him under contract through 2019-20.The Predators announced the deal Monday.Watson will earn $1 million this season, $1.1 million in 2018-19 and $1.2...