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AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Pominville, Scandella in trade with WildBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres began transforming their underperforming defense by acquiring Marco Scandella in a trade with the Minnesota Wild on Friday.Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville's returning to Buffalo, too.In exchange, the Wild acquired forwards...

Panthers' Jokinen and Devils' Cammalleri among buyoutsBy The Associated PressNHL teams are taking advantage of their final chance to buy out players this offseason.Among the players placed on unconditional waivers for buyout purposes were New Jersey Devils forwards Michael Cammalleri and Devante Smith-Pelly, Florida Panthers forward Jussi Jokinen, Boston...

AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Pominville, Scandella in trade with WildBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville is returning to Buffalo after being acquired along with defenseman Marco Scandella in a four-player trade with the Minnesota Wild.In exchange, the Wild acquired forwards Tyler Ennis and Marcus...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals' Dmitry Orlov signs $30.6 million, 6-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals re-signed Dmitry Orlov on Friday to a $30.6 million, six-year deal, a contract that reflects his improvement on the ice.Orlov, who has become one of Caps' best defenseman, will count $5.1...

AP Hockey WriterBuyouts make Panthers, Devils even bigger free agent buyersBy STEPHEN WHYNOFlorida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon was already talking about getting aggressive in the free agent market.Now he has some extra room to do that.Florida was one of several teams to buy out a player in the...

AP Hockey WriterFlyers' Nolan Patrick has second abdominal surgeryBy STEPHEN WHYNOPhiladelphia Flyers No. 2 overall pick Nolan Patrick had a second abdominal surgery prior to being drafted and is expected to return to full activity in four to six weeks.General manager Ron Hextall announced the surgery Friday, a week...

AP Hockey WriterCaptain returns: Sabres land Pominville in trade with WildBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) As pleased as Jason Pominville was upon hearing he was returning to the Buffalo Sabres, it was nothing compared to the excitement of his son, Jayden.''My little guy already has his (Sabres) jersey...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals' Dmitry Orlov signs $30.6 million, 6-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Dmitry Orlov developed into one of the Washington Capitals' best defensemen last season, and he's being rewarded with a long-term, big-money contract.The Capitals re-signed Orlov on Friday to a $30.6 million, six-year deal that...

Flames sign defenseman Michael Stone to 3-year dealCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Michael Stone to a three-year deal reportedly worth $10.5 million.The Flames acquired Stone from Arizona before last season's trade deadline to add stability to their defense.He had two goals and four assists...

Flyers' Nolan Patrick has second abdominal surgeryPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Flyers No. 2 overall pick Nolan Patrick had a second abdominal surgery prior to being drafted and is expected to return to full activity in four to six weeks.General manager Ron Hextall announced the surgery Friday, a week after...

1980s Oilers enforcer Dave Semenko dies of cancer at 59EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Dave Semenko, the Edmonton Oilers tough guy who protected Wayne Gretzky during the 1980s, has died. He was 59.He died in Edmonton after a short battle with cancer, the team said Thursday.''His legendary toughness on the...

1980s Oilers enforcer Dave Semenko dies of cancer at 59EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Dave Semenko, the Edmonton Oilers tough guy who protected Wayne Gretzky during the 1980s, has died. He was 59.He died in Edmonton after a short battle with cancer, the team said Thursday.''His legendary toughness on the...