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Hurricanes losing Dudley, still in talks with TV's ForslundRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell said Wednesday that executive Rick Dudley won’t return and that the team is still in talks with longtime TV play-by-play announcer John Forslund on a new deal.The 71-year-old Dudley...

AP Hockey WriterVegas Golden Knights' rise tied to taking Marc-Andre FleuryBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights turned their expansion season into a special one by making a lot of good decisions.Like the addition of goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury.''He makes an expansion team not be an expansion team,''...

Blue Jackets sign forward Robinson for 2 more yearsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Eric Robinson to a two-year contract extension on Monday.The 24-year-old Robinson was pressed into action at the NHL level this season because of rash of injuries to regulars. He has responded...

AP Sports WriterParise, Dubnyk push Wild past Oilers 3-0 for playoff spotBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild made sure the bad news didn't defeat them.Their season-ending road trip sure feels a little lighter now, with a spot in the playoffs secure.Zach Parise scored twice and...

AP Hockey WriterLafrenière tops list of NHL draft-eligible prospectsBy JOHN WAWROWAlexis Lafrenière, as expected, maintained the top spot in the NHL Central Scouting Bureau’s final ranking of draft-eligible prospects released Wednesday.What remains uncertain for the 18-year-old Rimouski Oceanic forward and hundreds of fellow prospects is learning when and by...

LA Kings sign goalie Jack Campbell to 2-year extensionEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Goalie Jack Campbell has agreed to a two-year, $3.3 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.The Kings announced Campbell's deal Saturday. He is now under contract through the 2021-22 season.Campbell was the 11th overall pick...

AP Hockey WriterPenguins' Malkin out for Game 2 against CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Injured star Evgeni Malkin was out of the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup for Game 2 of their second-round series against the Washington Capitals.Coach Mike Sullivan confirmed about two hours before Sunday's puck drop that Malkin was...

Coyotes sign veteran forward Brassard to 1-year dealGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have signed veteran forward Derick Brassard to a one-year contract.Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed.The 33-year-old Brassard had 10 goals and 22 assists in 66 games with the New York Islanders in...

Kris Letang cleared for contact entering training campPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been cleared for contact before training camp opens Friday.Letang, who underwent season-ending neck surgery on April 13 to repair a herniated disc, said he felt healthy Tuesday but continues to take his recovery...

Predators' playoff drive forces venue change for CMT AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators' playoff drive is resulting in a change of venue for the annual CMT Music Awards.CMT announced Tuesday that the June 7 telecast of its awards show will take place at Nashville's Music City Center...

AP Hockey WritersNHL, players announce labor deal, plan to resume play Aug. 1By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL is in position to resume playing in less than a month - with 24 teams in action, all in Canada - and could be on the verge of enjoying labor...

Dallas 0 0 0-0Edmonton 1 0 3-4First Period-1, Edmonton, Eberle 22 (Nugent-Hopkins, Pouliot), :33.Second Period-None.Third Period-2, Edmonton, D.Roy 12 (Yakupov, Purcell), 9:24. 3, Edmonton, Pouliot 17 (Hall, Schultz), 13:32. 4, Edmonton, Miller 1 (penalty shot), 16:40.Shots on Goal-Dallas 10-13-6-29. Edmonton 7-9-12-28.Goalies-Dallas,...