NHL

AP Hockey WriterVariety of champs shows there's no one Stanley Cup blueprintBy STEPHEN WHYNOHad the night of June 13 gone differently, maybe NHL rivals would be looking to the Boston Bruins as the model to follow to win the Stanley Cup.''We were one game away to change the narrative...

Senators' Ryan wins Masterton Trophy after alcohol problemEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan was named the Bill Masterton Trophy winner on Monday after publicly sharing his battle with alcohol issues.The 33-year-old Ryan missed more than two months after entering the NHL/NHLPA players assistance program on Nov....

Power play: Ducks hire ex-Kings coach Sutter as adviserANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Darryl Sutter has been hired by the Anaheim Ducks as an adviser to new coach Dallas Eakins' staff.Anaheim general manager Bob Murray announced the eye-catching addition Tuesday.Sutter is the winningest coach in the history of the Los...

NHL criticizes reduction of suspension for Predators' WatsonNEW YORK (AP) The NHL is criticizing an arbitrator's decision to reduce the suspension of Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson, who pleaded no contest in July to a domestic assault charge.Watson received a 27-game suspension from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman last...

Horvat scores in overtime, Canucks top Bruins 2-1VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Bo Horvat scored at 3:12 of overtime and the Vancouver Canucks edged the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Saturday night.Brandon Sutter scored for the Canucks in regulation, and Joakim Nordstrom scored for the Bruins.Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals defenseman Michal Kempny out indefinitelyBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.Coach Todd Reirden updated Kempny's status Friday.In an overtime loss to Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Kempny's left leg bent awkwardly as he went down to the ice...

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...

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Sean Kuraly to a three-year deal. The contract has an annual cap hit of $1.275 million, the team said. Kuraly scored six goals last season, his first full season in the NHL. He had two goals and a pair of assists in the...

Hurricanes, Dzingel agree on 2-year, $6.75M contractRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes and free agent center Ryan Dzingel have agreed on a two-year, $6.75 million contract.The deal announced Friday by general manager Don Waddell will pay Dzingel $3.25 million this season and $3.5 million in 2020-21.The 27-year-old split...

AP Sports WriterGM: Blue Jackets stay in the present but plan for the futureBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Amid uncertainty about whether the 2019-20 season will continue, the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking ahead to next season.General manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced the signing Monday of Russian forward Mikhail...

AP Hockey WriterSalary cap set at $79.5 million for 2018-19 NHL seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) General managers looking to make moves at the NHL draft found out the salary cap for next season will be $79.5 million, an increase of $4.5 million from last year.The NHL and NHLPA...

AP Hockey WriterNHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season in 2021 beginning Jan. 13, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials.Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the...