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Crosby 'didn't hear' concussion controversy during playoffsCOLE HARBOR, Nova Scotia (AP) Sidney Crosby said Wednesday he did not pay attention to those questioning whether he should continue playing hockey after suffering another concussion during the playoffs.Crosby was too focused on capturing another Stanley Cup for his Pittsburgh Penguins...

Penguins send 2-time Cup-winning goalie Murray to SenatorsPITTSBURGH (AP) Matt Murray's time in Pittsburgh is over.The Penguins sent the two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender to Ottawa on Wednesday in exchange for forward prospect Jonathan Gruden and a second-round pick in the 2020 draft. Murray became expendable when Pittsburgh rewarded...

Underperforming Maple Leafs fire coach Mike BabcockTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Mike Babcock and replaced him with Sheldon Keefe.Babcock had a record of 9-10-4 in 2019-20 for the struggling Leafs, who are 0-5-1 in their last six games, including five straight losses in...

Predators assign Watson to AHL on long-term injury loanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have put forward Austin Watson on a long-term injury loan to their American Hockey League affiliate, a week after he earned reinstatement from the NHL.The Predators announced Monday they have assigned both Watson and...

AP Sports WriterTeenage rookies Hughes, Kakko struggling early in seasonBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko were the clear favorites all along to be the top two picks in this year's NHL draft. So far, the 18-year-olds have struggled to generate a lot of...

Bruins' Grzelcyk to return for Game 7 of Stanley Cup FinalBOSTON (AP) Matt Grzelcyk (GRIHZ'-lihk) is expected to return to the Boston lineup for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final against St. Louis.Grzelcyk's return is a major boost on the blue line for Boston. He suffered a...

Good things happen for the Bruins in overtime. Even for Brad Marchand. Boston's leading goal scorer during the regular season scored his first of the postseason with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in the first playoff game...

AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Boston U's Hickey; send Fasching to CoyotesBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres stocked up on another Boston University product by acquiring defenseman Brandon Hickey in a trade that sent forward Hudson Fasching to the Arizona Coyotes.Buffalo also acquired minor-league forward Mike Sislo...

AP Hockey WriterIslanders hire Trotz as coach fresh off winning Stanley CupBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) The New York Islanders have hired Barry Trotz as their new head coach.President of hockey operations Lou Lamoriello announced the move Thursday at the NHL draft, two weeks after Trotz won the Stanley...

Sabres assistant coach Granato hospitalized with pneumoniaBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Don Granato is hospitalized with pneumonia and will miss the start of the season.The Sabres announced Tuesday that Granato was taking a medical leave of absence. Top minor league coach Chris Taylor will fill in...

AP Sports WriterAvalanche beat Sharks 4-3 to even series at game apieceBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Trailing in the second period and in danger of going down 2-0 in the series, Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar put his three top scorers back on a line together and...

Hellebuyck stops 29 shots, Jets beat Canucks 1-0WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Connor Hellebuyck made 29 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the Winnipeg Jets extended their home winning streak to six games with a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.Patrik Laine scored his...