NHL

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...

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...

Flames acquire goalie Elliott from Blues for 2nd-round pickBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Calgary Flames addressed their biggest need entering the NHL draft weekend...

Flames acquire goalie Elliott from Blues for 2nd-round pickBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Calgary Flames addressed their biggest need entering the NHL draft weekend...

AP Hockey WriterMaple Leafs select Arizona-born Matthews No. 1 in NHL draftBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) On the heels of the NHL expanding...

Capitals acquire Eller from Canadiens for 2nd-round picksBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Lars Eller from the Montreal Canadiens for...

AP Hockey WriterSabres trade with Nashville to acquire rights to VeseyBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have acquired the rights to...

AP Sports WriterRunner-up Sharks head into offseason with few glaring needsBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) When general manager Doug Wilson entered last...

Penguins to raise Stanley Cup banner Oct. 13 vs. CapitalsBy The Associated PressThe Stanley Cup-champion Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2016-17 NHL season at home...

Blackhawks announce 3-year deal with forward Nick SchmaltzCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a three-year contract with forward Nick Schmaltz on Sunday.The...

Ducks re-sign D Sami Vatanen for 4 years, $19.5 millionANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Defenseman Sami Vatanen has re-signed with the Anaheim Ducks, agreeing to...

Associated PressCan NHL elbow into entertainment lineup in Las Vegas?By KEN RITTERLAS VEGAS (AP) The reality of the NHL's planned move to Las...