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NHL commissioner Bettman says league will consider Seattle expansion bid

NHL commissioner Bettman says league will consider Seattle expansion bid

MANALAPAN, Fla. — The NHL is opening its doors to Seattle.
Bettman says NHL will consider Seattle expansion bid

Bettman says NHL will consider Seattle expansion bid

MANALAPAN, Fla. — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league's board of governors agreed to consider an expansion application from Seattle.
Tkachuk banned 1 game for spearing; Babcock calls incident 'junior hockey stuff'

Tkachuk banned 1 game for spearing; Babcock calls incident 'junior hockey stuff'

TORONTO — Matthew Tkachuk's teammates on the Calgary Flames would like him to cut out the needless suspensions, but don't want any change in his gritty, high-skilled game.
Dundon signs purchase agreement to buy Carolina Hurricanes

Dundon signs purchase agreement to buy Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. — Dallas billionaire Tom Dundon has signed a purchase agreement to buy a majority stake in the Carolina Hurricanes from longtime owner Peter Karmanos.
Slashing crackdown, infusion of youth boost NHL scoring

Slashing crackdown, infusion of youth boost NHL scoring

The nets aren't bigger, the goaltenders aren't smaller and yet scoring is up significantly around the NHL.
Devils D Ben Lovejoy pledges brain for concussion research

Devils D Ben Lovejoy pledges brain for concussion research

BOSTON — New Jersey Devils defenceman Ben Lovejoy says he will donate his brain to research after he dies so it can be studied for signs of traumatic injury.
Canucks forward Bo Horvat out up to six weeks with right foot fracture

Canucks forward Bo Horvat out up to six weeks with right foot fracture

Vancouver forward Bo Horvat will miss up to six weeks with a right foot fracture, the Canucks said Thursday. The team said a more concrete timeline for Horvat's recovery will be available after he sees a specialist.
Penguins put D Justin Schultz on injured reserve

Penguins put D Justin Schultz on injured reserve

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenceman Justin Schultz on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan said Thursday that Schultz will be out at least two weeks.
Henrique gets 1st 2 Ducks goals, Miller blanks Sens 3-0

Henrique gets 1st 2 Ducks goals, Miller blanks Sens 3-0

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Until the Anaheim Ducks get back to full strength, they're counting on Adam Henrique to play a major role for his injury-plagued new team.
Simmonds and Giroux have two points each to lift Flyers over Oilers

Simmonds and Giroux have two points each to lift Flyers over Oilers

EDMONTON — The Philadelphia Flyers hope they are finally turning things around.