NHL

AP Sports WriterLas Vegas hires McCrimmon as assistant GMBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Las Vegas expansion NHL team has hired Kelly McCrimmon as its assistant general manager on Tuesday.McCrimmon is well-known and widely respected in hockey circles as a brilliant talent evaluator during his time at the junior level. The owner,...

AP Hockey WriterMixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft earlyBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NFL's success virtually drafting players and uncertainty surrounding the hockey this season have led to the possibility of the NHL holding its draft before awarding the Stanley CupAP Photo transref:NY172, transref:NY170By STEPHEN WHYNO=AP Hockey Writer=The NFL's...

Panthers' Micheal Haley enters assistance programNEW YORK (AP) Florida Panthers forward Micheal Haley has entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association assistance program.The NHL and union said Friday that Haley will be away from the team while taking part in the program.''Michael is a valued part of our team and...

AP Sports WriterBlue Jackets surge late to beat reeling Senators 6-3By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Zach Werenski broke a tie late in the game with the second of his two goals, Sergei Bobrovsky had 22 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the struggling Ottawa Senators 6-3 on...

AP Hockey WriterEarly exit a year after Cup win teaches Caps another lessonBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Nicklas Backstrom always wondered what it would take to win it all.When he stood outside the Washington Capitals' locker room following first- or second-round playoff losses in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,...

Penguins G Matt Murray close to return from concussionPITTSBURGH (AP) Penguins goaltender Matt Murray looks ready to return from a concussion that's kept him out for the past three weeks.Murray practiced with his teammates on Monday and could be available on Tuesday night when the two-time defending Stanley...

Sabres put injury-plagued D-man Zach Bogosian on waiversBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres placed Zach Bogosian on waivers Friday in a move that could give the injury-plagued defenseman a new home and open a spot on Buffalo's crowded blue line.Bogosian goes on waivers just over a week before...

With Stalock injured, Wild sign goalie Hammond for insuranceST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Andrew Hammond to a one-year, two-way contract Wednesday, adding insurance at the position in light of a long-term injury for Alex Stalock.The Wild announced Stalock, who took over as their primary...

AP Sports WriterCountdown on for debut of Seattle KrakenBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Standing on the recently poured concrete that will be the club level floor inside Climate Pledge Arena, Tod Leiweke nodded and pointed toward a corner of the upper deck.That's where Leiweke envisions sitting sometime in the...

Feb. 21 - Stadium Series: Los Angeles vs. San Jose at Santa Clara, Calif.March 2 - NHL trade deadline.March 16-18 - NHL general managers meeting, Boca Raton, Fla.April 11 - Regular season ends.April 15 - Stanley Cup playoffs begin.April 16-26 - IIHF Under-18 World Championship, Zug and Lucerne, SwitzerlandMay...

Blues acquire de la Rose from Red Wings for FabbriEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Jacob de la Rose from the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night in exchange for forward Robby Fabbri.The 24-year-old de la Rose had a goal and three assists in 16...

AP Hockey WriterCracking Khudobin: How Lightning have solved Stars goalieBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The goaltender known as ''Dobby'' has lost some of his magic in the Stanley Cup Final.After three rounds of dominant play put him in the playoff MVP mix, Anton Khudobin has allowed the Tampa...