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The Latest: Peters not with Flames at practiceBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The latest on allegations that current Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters made racist comments a decade ago (all times local):1:15 p.m.Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving says coach Bill Peters remains on the staff but wasn't certain whether...

AP Hockey WriterPlayoff hockey back in Toronto as Wilson plays the villainBy STEPHEN WHYNOAs NHL playoff hockey returns to Toronto for the first time since 2013, a local boy whose family couldn't afford to attend many games when he was younger will be in the building.Ditching the Maple Leafs...

AP Hockey WriterRangers acquire Trouba from Jets for Pionk, 1st round pickBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe New York Rangers sped up their rebuilding effort Monday by acquiring offensive-minded defenseman Jacob Trouba from the Winnipeg Jets.New York sent young defenseman Neal Pionk and the 20th overall pick in the draft to Winnipeg...

Sharks re-sign F Marcus Sorensen to 2-year dealSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have re-signed restricted free-agent forward Marcus Sorensen to a two-year contract Tuesday.The 25-year-old Sorensen had one goal and three assists in 19 games for the Sharks last season in his first year in...

Wild sign defenseman Spurgeon to 7-year, $53M extensionST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild signed defenseman Jared Spurgeon to a $53.025 million, seven-year extension Saturday that will begin next season and go through the 2026-27 season.The deal carries an annual value of $7.575 million.The 29-year-old Spurgeon set career...

Sharks re-sign C Joel Kellman to 2-year dealSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have re-signed center Joel Kellman to a two-year contract.General manager Doug Wilson said Monday that Kellman took a ''big step'' in his development last season and has proven himself as an NHL player.The...

AP Hockey WriterNHL goaltenders putting on puck-stopping clinic in playoffsBy STEPHEN WHYNONearly 20 years ago, Kevin Weekes and goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj rented some ice time at a Toronto arena with a Chinese food buffet above them and worked on the fundamentals of the position.It took Weekes' game to...

Air Force Academy blames accidents for traffic at NHL gameAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colorado (AP) The Air Force Academy is blaming car accidents and ill-prepared drivers for traffic jams that were so bad before and after the NHL's Stadium Series game at Falcon Stadium that some fans didn't enter...

The CAROLINA and the ST LOUIS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/6/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CAROLINA HURRICANES vs ST LOUIS BLUES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri ROT TEAM PL OU ML 63 CAROLINA 0 (-110) 5.5 -120 100 -105 -115 64 ST LOUIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: ST LOUIS , CAROLINA Oddsmakers...

Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov suspended 3 games by NHLNEW YORK (AP) Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended without pay for three regular-season games by the NHL for inappropriate conduct. The decision comes less than a month after he was banned from playing for Russia for four years...

AP Hockey WriterCanadiens sign goalie Carey Price to 8-year extensionBy STEPHEN WHYNOCarey Price signed an $84 million, eight-year contract extension Sunday, likely keeping the franchise goaltender with the Montreal Canadiens for the rest of his career.General manager Marc Bergevin announced the deal on the second day Price was eligible...

AP Sports WriterLuongo's No. 1 jersey goes to the Panthers' raftersBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Roberto Luongo wore the No. 1 jersey primarily because he thought the number signified being the best at everything.For the Florida Panthers, there was never anyone better.''No. 1 in your programs, No. 1...