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Avalanche claim forward Marko Dano from Jets off waiversDENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche have claimed center Marko Dano off waivers from Winnipeg.The 23-year-old played in 23 games for the Jets last season with two goals and an assist. He was a first-round pick of Columbus in 2013.Over his...

Jan. 22-26 - All-Star break.Feb. 21 - Stadium Series: Los Angeles vs. San Jose at Santa Clara, Calif.April 11 - Regular season ends.

AP Hockey WriterCallahan's move to TV may be model for other injured playersBy STEPHEN WHYNORyan Callahan figured he would visit a specialist and learn how to fix the back issues that plagued him last season.Instead, two doctor visits brought the diagnosis of degenerative disk disease and the end of...

Senators suspend assistant general manager Randy LeeOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Ottawa Senators have suspended Randy Lee, the assistant general manager facing a harassment charge from an incident during the NHL's pre-draft scouting combine.Lee is charged with second-degree harassment after allegedly making lewd comments and rubbing the shoulders of...

AP Hockey WriterSeattle group makes its case for NHL expansion teamBy STEPHEN WHYNONEW YORK (AP) The prospective owners of a Seattle expansion team made their case to a group of NHL owners on Tuesday and expressed confidence as they await word on the next step.The presentation to the...

The Latest: Sunny the dog stars at Cup Final media dayBOSTON (AP) The Latest on media day at the Stanley Cup Final (all times Eastern):3:45 p.m.The biggest star at Stanley Cup Final media day doesn't play for the Boston Bruins or St. Louis Blues. He's 18-month old ''Today''...

AP Sports WriterNosek's goal in 3rd helps Golden Knights beat Islanders 3-2By VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Tomas Nosek scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and the surging Vegas Golden Knights beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Wednesday night.Jonathan Marchessault and William Karlsson also...

Associated PressVegas owner says NHL executive apologized for Game 7 penaltyBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) The owner of the Vegas Golden Knights says a senior NHL executive called him to apologize for a penalty called during Game 7 of his team's loss to the San Jose Sharks.Owner Bill...

Gold-medalist Monique Lamoureux-Morando joins NHL NetworkSECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) Olympic gold medalist Monique Lamoureux-Morando will make her debut as an NHL Network studio analyst on Friday.The network announced Wednesday she will join Kevin Weekes and Tony Luftman on NHL Tonight. The three-time Olympian scored the tying goal against Canada...

Canucks sign Brock Boeser to 3-year, $17.625 million dealVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks have signed restricted free-agent right wing Brock Boeser to a three-year, $17.625 million deal.The Canucks announced the signing on Monday.The 22-year-old missed training camp during the weekend as negotiations continued. He posted a...

AP Hockey WriterNHL puts off 2 days of playoff games amid injustice protestsBy JOHN WAWROWVegas forward Ryan Reaves was struggling with the decision of whether to sit out the Golden Knights' playoff game to protest racial injustice, when he discovered the players around the NHL had his back.Reaves woke...

AP Sports WriterDevils introduce Jack Hughes to New Jersey after big weekBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The Devils introduced No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes to New Jersey on Tuesday - even though he is already sharing the spotlight.The Devils have given notice they might be re-emerging as...