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Devils open training camp with sense of excitement

By JIM HAGUE - Associated Press

In this June 12, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, right, holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory rally in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) ** FILE **

Capitals try to forget Cup celebrations as training camps open

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 3, 2018, file photo, Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin (91) celebrates their 3-2 overtime win in an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Dallas. Seguin has signed a $78.8 million, eight-year contract extension with the Stars, general manager Jim Nill announced Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Stars All-Star center Seguin signs $78.8M, 8-year extension

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Erik Karlsson, who as traded by the Ottawa Senators to the San Jose Sharks, speaks to media as the Senators reported for the first day of NHL hockey training camp in Ottawa, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Preds see teams piling up talent, fighting to be West’s best

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2018, file photo, Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) skates in the first period during an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Glendale, Ariz. The Arizona Coyotes enter camp with optimism after finishing last season strong and making moves during the offseason to upgrade their roster. One was to lock up defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson for the next eight years. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Arizona Coyotes begin camp with hope of a turnaround

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 8, 2018 file photo Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson celebrates after scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. Watson has been suspended without pay for the entire preseason and first 27 games of the regular season for domestic abuse. Commissioner Gary Bettman handed down the suspension Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 after an investigation and a hearing with Watson last week. Watson pleaded no contest in July to a charge of domestic assault stemming from an incident in June, and the league found Watson engaged in unacceptable off-ice conduct. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators’ Watson suspended 27 games for domestic abuse.

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo watches the puck as a shot goes by the net during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Toronto. Luongo has made his money, knows he's headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame one day, ranks among the sport's all-time leaders in virtually every goaltending category. Yet at 39, he's still chasing the thing he wants most _ the Stanley Cup. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

‘Such a pro’: At 39, Roberto Luongo still chasing the Cup

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, file photo, Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) pauses on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Glendale, Ariz. In a deal announced late Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, the Vegas Golden Knights have acquired All-Star forward Max Pacioretty from the Montreal Canadiens for Tomas Tatar, prospect Nick Suzuki and a 2019 second-round pick. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Max Pacioretty ready for new NHL chapter with Golden Knights

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Bettman tells AP: NHL in mediation on concussion lawsuit

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Bruins head to China for exhibitions against Calgary

By MATT KALMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, file photo, Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) pauses on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Glendale, Ariz. In a deal announced late Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, the Vegas Golden Knights have acquired All-Star forward Max Pacioretty from the Montreal Canadiens for Tomas Tatar, prospect Nick Suzuki and a 2019 second-round pick. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Jackpot! Golden Knights get star Pacioretty from Canadiens

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Tavares’ path to free agency is not yet a road for NHL stars

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2018, file photo, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury defend a shot on goal from the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Las Vegas. Marc-Andre Fleury was surprised and T.J. Oshie was shocked to see Nate Schmidt suspended 20 games for a performance-enhancing drug violation. Current and former teammates expressed degrees of disbelief about the suspension this week after the NHL announced the Vegas Golden Knights defenseman’s ruling Sunday. Schmidt insisted he didn’t intentionally take a banned substance and couldn’t have gotten any performance benefit from the “trace amount” that got into his system. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

Current and former teammates shocked by Schmidt’s suspension

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2018, file photo, St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko, of Russia, plays against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Nashville, Tenn. Tarasenko hopes to be on the ice for the start of training camp next week five months after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his left shoulder. Tarasenko says he spent most of his summer rehabbing and is close to being cleared to play. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Blues’ Tarasenko hopes to be ready for camp after surgery

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2018, file photo, Tod Leiweke, center, chats with his brothers Tracey Leiweke, left, and Tim Leiweke as they pose for a photo following a news conference naming Tod Leiweke as the president and CEO for a prospective NHL expansion hockey team, in Seattle. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says December is the earliest the Board of Governors will vote on potential expansion to Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Daly: December earliest NHL would vote on Seattle expansion

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2016, file photo, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly speaks during a press conference in Winnipeg. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the NHL does not expect to change its rules on marijuana pending the legalization of cannabis in Canada in October. Daly said in an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at the league’s annual preseason media tour that the Oct. 17 legalization in Canada won’t affect the NHL/NHLPA drug-testing policy. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Daly: NHL not changing marijuana policy as Canada legalizes

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

NHL aims to get more teams involved in outdoor games

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Longtime NHL forward “Ab” McDonald dies at 82

Associated Press

New investors announced as part of Seattle’s NHL bid

Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Calvin de Haan takes questions from members of the media during the NHL hockey team's media day in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina hopes strong defense brings end to playoff drought

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press