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AP Sports WriterUnder new owner, Hurricanes embrace Hartford Whaler historyBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The new owner of the Carolina Hurricanes has a soft spot for his team's old identity - the Hartford Whalers.In the month since Tom Dundon assumed control of the Hurricanes, they've brought back the...

AP Sports WriterPronger moves on from Panthers split without animosityBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Chris Pronger might not book a client of his family's blossoming boutique travel agency business into the NHL bubble. But if Pronger were stuck in one of the league's hub cities for an extended period,...

ANAHEIM, California (AP) Mikkel Boedker scored on a breakaway 1:18 into overtime after an atrocious turnover by Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf, and the Arizona Coyotes snapped Anaheim's four-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory Monday.Rookie forward Max Domi scored twice during a three-goal second period for the Coyotes,...

Associated PressRested Golden Knights ready to face Jets in Western finalBy W.G. RAMIREZWhat a difference a year makes.A year ago at this time, the Winnipeg Jets weren't even in the playoffs and the Vegas Golden Knights didn't even have players.Now they're getting ready to pit their depth, speed and...

Chayka steps down as Arizona GM a week before qualifierBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona general manager John Chayka has stepped down, one week before the Coyotes open the Stanley Cup qualifiers against Nashville.The Coyotes announced Sunday former player and current assistant GM Steve Sullivan will serve as...

Rantanen will return to Avs lineup for Game 1 against FlamesENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Colorado Avalanche All-Star forward Mikko Rantanen has recovered from an upper-body injury and will play in their first-round series against Calgary.Game 1 is Thursday night in Calgary.Rantanen has been sidelined since taking a check into...

AP Hockey Writer3-on-3 overtime in NHL has evolved over past 5 seasonsBy STEPHEN WHYNOST. LOUIS (AP) Victor Hedman fondly recalls the NHL's first 3-on-3 overtime because it was madness.''It was probably a minute and a half of just breakaways,'' the Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman said. ''Jason Garrison scored...

Sharks retain Bob Boughner as coach, removing interim tagSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have retained Bob Boughner as their coach, removing the interim tag to make him the ninth full-time head coach in franchise history.The Sharks announced their full coaching staffs for the NHL and...

Associated PressGetzlaf, Miller help Ducks beat Avalanche 5-2By MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) Ryan Getzlaf scored a power-play goal in the second period, Ryan Miller stopped 35 shots, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Saturday night.Adam Henrique and Carter Rowney scored in the first period, and...

Coyotes sign veteran forward Brassard to 1-year dealGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have signed veteran forward Derick Brassard to a one-year contract.Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed.The 33-year-old Brassard had 10 goals and 22 assists in 66 games with the New York Islanders in...

Sabres sit Evander Kane with NHL trade deadline loomingWASHINGTON (AP) The Buffalo Sabres held out forward Evander Kane from Saturday night's matchup against the Washington Capitals.Kane could be moved by Monday's NHL trade deadline.Kane is second on Buffalo with 20 goals behind the injured Jack Eichel and is...

Sabres assistant coach Granato hospitalized with pneumoniaBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Don Granato is hospitalized with pneumonia and will miss the start of the season.The Sabres announced Tuesday that Granato was taking a medical leave of absence. Top minor league coach Chris Taylor will fill in...