NHL

Blue Jackets trade Rychel to Maple Leafs for HarringtonCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Scott Harrington and a conditional pick in the 2017 draft from the Toronto Maple Leafs for left wing Kerby Rychel.Harrington, 23, has played 25 NHL games for the Pittsburgh Penguins...

Rangers acquire defenseman Nick Holden from AvalancheNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have acquired defenseman Nick Holden from the Colorado Avalanche for a fourth-round pick in the 2017 draft.The 29-year-old Holden had six goals and 16 assists and 24 penalty minutes this past season.Holden was second on...

LA Kings sign Trevor Lewis to 4-year contract extensionEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Forward Trevor Lewis has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.The club announced the deal Saturday.Lewis has been a key player on the Kings' depth lines for the past six seasons, playing...

AP Sports WriterNHL reviewing whether to penalize Canucks for tamperingBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The NHL is reviewing whether to penalize the Vancouver Canucks for tampering after general manager Jim Benning expressed interest in acquiring players under contract, including Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos.''I have received a number...

AP Sports WriterNHL reviewing whether to penalize Canucks for tamperingBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The NHL is reviewing whether to penalize the Vancouver Canucks for tampering after general manager Jim Benning expressed interest in acquiring players under contract, including Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos.NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly...

Former Bruins star Ray Bourque charged with drunk drivingANDOVER, Mass. (AP) Former Boston Bruins star Ray Bourque has been arrested on a drunken driving charge.Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe says the 55-year-old Bourque was arrested about 11:30 p.m. Friday after his Mercedes-Benz rear-ended a minivan in a construction...

Former Bruins star Ray Bourque arrested on DWIANDOVER, Mass. (AP) Former Boston Bruins star Ray Bourque has been arrested on a drunken driving charge.Andover police Lt. Cecilia Blais tells The Boston Globe (http://bit.ly/28XpQ4F ) the 55-year-old Bourque was arrested after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash in...

AP Hockey WriterNHL Draft: McPhee grows emotional once son picked by OilersBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) As a longtime NHL scout and general manager, George McPhee has had a hand in providing opportunities to countless prospects at the NHL draft.It wasn't until Saturday, when McPhee fully appreciated how...

Red Wings trade Russia-bound Datsyuk's contract to CoyotesBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Detroit Red Wings gained salary-cap relief by trading veteran star Pavel Datsyuk's contract to the Arizona Coyotes on Friday night at the NHL draft.The 37-year-old Datsyuk said last week that he will return home to Russia to...

Lightning not giving up on possibility of re-signing StamkosBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) With time running out, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman isn't ready to give up on the possibility of re-signing captain Steven Stamkos.Speaking at the NHL draft Friday night, Yzerman declined to provide an update on...

AP Hockey WriterArizona-born Matthews goes 1st in NHL draft; Finns followBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Once the ''Go Leafs, Go!'' chants subsided after Toronto selected Arizona-born center Auston Matthews with the first pick in the NHL draft, the Finns began their march to the podium.Three players from Finland...

Red Wings trade Russia-bound Datsyuk's contract to CoyotesBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Detroit Red Wings gained salary-cap relief by trading veteran star Pavel Datsyuk's contract to the Arizona Coyotes on Friday night at the NHL draft.The 37-year-old Datsyuk said last week that he will return home to Russia to...