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AP Hockey WriterIllness and injury uncertainty abound as NHL camps openBy STEPHEN WHYNOAndrew Copp got a chance to skate in Michigan but isn’t sure how many of his Winnipeg teammates have been on the ice.Voluntary player workouts have been going on for more than a month, but full NHL...

AP Hockey WriterOilers' Green joins list of players opting out of NHL returnBy STEPHEN WHYNORoman Polak of the Stars and Mike Green of the Oilers are opting out of playing, and Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will try to play after recovering from injury.In the aftermath of a deal being...

AP Hockey WriterOilers' Green joins list of players opting out of NHL returnBy STEPHEN WHYNOEdmonton's Mike Green and Boston's Steven Kampfer are opting out. Dallas defenseman Roman Polak isn't reporting for now, and Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos isn't reporting at full strength.In the aftermath of a deal being...

AP Hockey WriterOilers' Green joins list of players opting out of NHL returnBy STEPHEN WHYNOEdmonton's Mike Green and Vancouver's Sven Baertschi are opting out. Dallas defenseman Roman Polak isn't reporting for now, and Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos isn't reporting at full strength.In the aftermath of a deal being...

AP Hockey WriterNHL, players take collaborative approach in bid to resumeBy JOHN WAWROWCollaboration or bust.Given the gravity of the new coronavirus pandemic and the abrupt decision to place the NHL season on pause in March, it didn't take commissioner Gary Bettman and union chief Don Fehr long to realize...

AP Hockey WritersNHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBABy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWHockey became the latest sport to finalize a return during a global pandemic after NHL owners and players approved an agreement Friday to resume the season - and with it an assurance of labor...

AP Hockey WriterStars' Polak, Canucks' Baertschi won't report to NHL campsBy STEPHEN WHYNODallas defenseman Roman Polak and Vancouver forward Sven Baertschi on Saturday joined the list of players who won't be reporting to training camp for the resumption of the NHL season.Baertschi told the Canucks he'd be opting out...

AP Hockey WriterLightning's Stamkos injured again at start of training campBy STEPHEN WHYNOCaptain Steven Stamkos will be limited at the start of Tampa Bay Lightning training camp because of a new lower-body injury.General manager Julien BriseBois said Saturday that Stamkos fully recovered from core muscle surgery in early March...

AP Hockey WritersNHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBABy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWPro hockey's return is potentially three weeks away, and with it an assurance of labor peace through September 2026.In separate votes announced Friday, the NHL's Board of Governors and members of the NHL Players'...

AP Hockey WritersNHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBABy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWPro hockey's return is potentially three weeks away, and with it an assurance of labor peace through September 2026.In separate votes announced Friday, the NHL board of governors and members of the NHL Players'...

NHL, players approve deal to resume season Aug. 1, extend CBANEW YORK (AP) NHL, players approve deal to resume season Aug. 1, extend CBA.

Longtime Stars executive Lites moving from CEO to chairmanFRISCO, Texas (AP) Longtime Dallas Stars executive Jim Lites is transitioning from his role as CEO to chairman, a move that will lessen his day-to-day duties with the team.The Stars announced the move Friday. Brad Alberts, the Stars president since...