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CHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith will be sidelined for four to six weeks after he had right knee surgery on Tuesday.Keith, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, has two assists in six games this season. The team says he had a meniscal tear repaired.The loss of Keith, who...

All-Star Victor Hedman out for Lightning with illnessLOS ANGELES (AP) NHL All-Star defenseman Victor Hedman sat out the Tampa Bay Lightning's game at Los Angeles on Monday.Hedman participated in the pregame warmup, but left early. The Lightning didn't immediately announce why Hedman sat out for the first time...

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 WriterCoyotes' Chayka already making waves in first 3 monthsBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) His time on the ice done, John Chayka would turn to the tape, spending up to 25 hours to break down the game just played.He tracked every player on the ice, every possession,...

Predators assign Fiala to Milwaukee, place Granberg on IRNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have assigned forward Kevin Fiala to their American Hockey League affiliate in Milwaukee and have placed defenseman Petter Granberg on injured reserve.Fiala has six goals and three assists in 32 games for Nashville this...

Panthers sign Huberdeau to $35.4 million, 6-year extensionSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Jonathan Huberdeau's agent confirms that the Florida Panthers have signed the forward to a $35.4 million, six-year contract extension.Agent Allan Walsh confirmed the deal Tuesday in a message to The Associated Press. Sportsnet in Canada first reported the...

LAS VEGAS (AP) - With talk of expansion to Las Vegas percolating, the city welcomes the NHL this week for another awards show while general managers and the board of governors set the league's short- and long-term future.This is the first time the general managers are meeting in Las...

Dave Keon ranked greatest Toronto Maple LeafTORONTO (AP) For decades, Dave Keon wanted no part of the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Friday, he was honored as the greatest player in the team's 100-year history.Syl Apps was second on the list , followed by Ted Kennedy, Darryl Sittler, Mats...

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Ducks general manager Bob Murray thinks forward Matt Beleskey is probably on his way out of Anaheim.After the NHL general managers' meeting in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Murray said Beleskey's camp recently rejected the Ducks' latest contract offer ''immediately.'' After scoring a career-best 22 goals,...

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 Vegas will hit home for hockey fan Sean Bollig once he finally sees ice on the floor at the new T-Mobile arena just off the...

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The NHL is officially exploring expansion.Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday that the league is opening an expansion review process to consider whether to add new franchises to its 30-team league. Bettman cited Las Vegas, Seattle and Quebec City as the markets that have expressed the...

Coyotes recall goalie Peters to serve as emergency backupGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have recalled goalie Justin Peters from the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL to serve as an emergency backup after starter Mike Smith injured his left leg.Smith was injured in Tuesday night's game against Ottawa...