NHL

AP Sports WriterChicago Blackhawks parting with Cup-winning G Corey CrawfordBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks will not re-sign goaltender Corey Crawford in free agency, parting with a key member of its Stanley Cup-winning core and potentially signaling a more extensive rebuild for one of the NHL's marquee...

Ottawa forward Alexandre Burrows suspended 10 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Ottawa forward Alexandre Burrows was suspended for 10 games without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for serving as the aggressor in an altercation and kneeing New Jersey forward Taylor Hall.Burrows was assessed two minor penalties, one for cross-checking...

Leafs trade forward Fehr to San Jose for 2020 draft pickTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Eric Fehr to the San Jose Sharks for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2020 draft.The 32-year-old Fehr played in four games with the Leafs this season. He was...

Associated PressKucherov ties Tampa single-season points mark in 5-2 winBy ERIK ERLENDSSONTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Nikita Kucherov's daily work is netting record-tying results.Kucherov tied the Tampa Bay single-season points record with a pair of assists to lead the Lightning to a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday...

AP Sports WriterLightning redeem themselves, oust Blue Jackets in 5 gamesBy FRED GOODALLThe Tampa Bay Lightning are confident they're constructed for a deep run in the NHL playoffs.The league's highest scoring team retooled its roster in the wake of a stunning first-round loss to Columbus in 2019, feeling it...

PITTSBURGH (AP) New Penguins coach Mike Sullivan believes his team has a chance to be great, and it's up to him to help the players reach their potential.Sullivan ran his first practice as Pittsburgh's coach on Sunday, a day after the team fired Mike Johnston and assistant Gary...

AP Sports WriterRangers set to begin training camp practices with retooled DBy VIN A. CHERWOOGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) The New York Rangers are set to start training camp practices this weekend having undergone some changes since a second-round playoff exit just over four months ago.After another disappointment for a...

AP Hockey WriterJeremy Roenick won't return to NBC Sports after suspensionBy STEPHEN WHYNOJeremy Roenick will not be returning to NBC Sports after his suspension for making inappropriate comments about coworkers.A network spokesman confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that Roenick will not be back on the air. The...

Skilled Lightning eye another deep playoff runBy The Associated PressTAMPA BAY LIGHTNINGLAST SEASON: 54-23-5, 113 points. Won Atlantic Division. Lost to Washington Capitals in Eastern Conference Finals.COACH: Jon Cooper (sixth NHL season, 242-143-40, 36-28 playoffs).ADDED: F Andy Andreoff.LOST: F Chris Kunitz, G Peter Budaj, D Jake Dotchin.PLAYER TO WATCH:...

AP Sports WriterBlues' Bouwmeester has implant to help regulate heart rhythmBy DAVE SKRETTAJay Bouwmeester had surgery Friday to insert a defibrillator to restore his heart's normal rhythm after the St. Louis Blues defenseman collapsed on the bench during a game in Anaheim this week.Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said...

Panthers' Jokinen and Devils' Cammalleri among buyoutsBy The Associated PressNHL teams are taking advantage of their final chance to buy out players this offseason.Among the players placed on unconditional waivers for buyout purposes were New Jersey Devils forwards Michael Cammalleri and Devante Smith-Pelly, Florida Panthers forward Jussi Jokinen, Boston...

AP Hockey WriterGallant, Maurice took long road to lead Golden Knights, JetsBy LARRY LAGEWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Gerard Gallant and Paul Maurice do not know each other well despite having their NHL coaching careers overlap for several years.The men behind the benches for the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg...