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FILE - In this March 23, 2017, file photo, Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene drives down the ice against the Edmonton Oilers in the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Denver. Even with two years left on his contract with the Colorado Avalanche, Matt Duchene’s situation is anything but simple. With his name in trade talks at the deadline and then again at the draft, Duchene went about his business playing for by far the NHL’s worst team. But after another offseason of general manager Joe Sakic not making a move, Duchene is unhappy in limbo and there’s uncertainty about how he’ll handle training camp.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Duchene situation hovers over Avalanche as NHL camps open

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Vernon Fiddler announces retirement after 877 games in NHL

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Crosby hangs with rookies as Penguins prep for Cup defense

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - This is a Feb. 9, 2013, file photo showing Florida Panthers right wing George Parros during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, in Washington. The NHL has tabbed former enforcer George Parros to run its department of player safety. Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Parros’ appointment to senior vice president of player safety on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

NHL names ex-enforcer Parros to run player safety

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 16, 2017, file photo, Ottawa Senators' Erik Karlsson prepares for a face-off during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Pittsburgh. Senators captain Erik Karlsson has no timetable to get back on the ice or play following offseason foot surgery. Karlsson, the runner-up for the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenseman, says he hasn’t been able to do anything for three months since the operation in June to repair torn tendons in his left foot. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Senators’ Karlsson has no timeline to return after surgery

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2014, file photo, Pat LaFontaine poses after a news conference in Buffalo N.Y. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have unveiled a “Declaration of Principles” to guide hockey culture across various levels of the sport. Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine, now the league’s vice president of hockey development, was a driver behind the process. (AP Photo/Nick LoVerde, File)

Hockey organizations unveil ‘Declaration of Principles’

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes coach Bill Peters responds to questions during the NHL hockey team's media day in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

New-look Hurricanes eager to snap NHL postseason drought

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 5, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel (15) takes the ice during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. Eichel is focused on taking on a larger leadership role, and not concerning himself with contract talks. Eichel says both sides know where they stand in negotiations. He adds if a deal isn't reached in the coming weeks, he would have no problem playing out the final year of his rookie contract and waiting until next offseason to negotiate an extension. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Sabres’ Jack Eichel focused on hockey, not contract talks

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - This May 24, 2014 file photo shows Russia forward Danis Zaripov, bottom, being challenged by Sweden forward Joakim Lindstrom during a semifinal match at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus. Zaripov has been cleared to pursue an NHL contract after being banned by the Kontinental Hockey League and International Ice Hockey Federation for doping. Agent Dan Milstein told The Associated Press on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 that Zaripov was looking for a one-year deal so that he could prove himself. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, file)

Russian winger Zaripov cleared to pursue NHL contract

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2006, file photo, New York Rangers' Jaromir Jagr, of the Czech Republic, left, holds a silver stick with former Rangers player Jean Ratelle as Jagr was honored for becoming the Rangers all-time scoring leader in goals, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The New York Rangers will retire Jean Ratelle’s No. 19 this season. The Rangers will raise Ratelle’s number to the rafters before their Feb. 25 game against the Detroit Red Wings. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Number retirements for Rangers’ Ratelle, Flyers’ Lindros

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Devils sign college hockey’s top player, Will Butcher

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 4, 2015 file photo, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Anaheim, Calif. Defenseman Francois Beauchemin has returned to the Anaheim Ducks for a third stint, agreeing to a one-year contract. The Ducks announced the deal Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

D Francois Beauchemin returns to Anaheim Ducks for 3rd time

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 25, 2017, file photo, University of Denver's Will Butcher skates up the ice during the first period in the regional semifinals of the NCAA college hockey tournament against Michigan Tech, in Cincinnati. College hockey's top player is an NHL free agent after Butcher allowed a deadline to pass without signing with the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche selected Butcher in the fifth round of the 2013 draft and had until Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, to sign the Hobey Baker Award winner who led Denver to a national championship in April. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Butcher has talks with 5 NHL teams since becoming free agent

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Cullen (7) and Philadelphia Flyers' Shayne Gostisbehere (53) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. The Minnesota Wild and Cullen have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract, bringing him back to his home state for a 21st season in the NHL. The Wild announced the deal, which includes $700,000 in potential performance bonuses, on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Coming home: Cullen picks Wild for 21st NHL season

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 file photo, Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta. The Edmonton Oilers have signed center Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $8.5 million. The extension runs through the 2024-25 season, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Oilers sign center Leon Draisaitl to 8-year extension

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FILE - In this March 21, 2016, file photo, Nashville Predators forward Mike Fisher is honored for his 1,000th NHL hockey game before the first period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings, in Nashville, Tenn. With Fisher is his wife, singer Carrie Underwood, and their son, Isaiah. Mike Fisher has announced his retirement, a move that means the defending Stanley Cup finalists must select a new captain. Fisher, 37, said in a letter to Predators fans that &quot;this is the hardest decision that I've ever had to make, but I know I've made the right one.&quot;(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Predators captain Fisher retires after 17 seasons in NHL

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AP source: Eichel, Sabres negotiating potential 8-year deal

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Wild's Mikael Granlund (64), of Finland, handles the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, in Dallas. Granlund is the latest piece of the Minnesota Wild core to be locked up with a long-term contract, after his game took off last season under new coach Bruce Boudreau. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Newly signed Granlund: Wild ‘can do some damage’ in playoffs

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Sabres hire ex-NHLer Komisarek as player development coach

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Sabres avoid arbitration by signing Beaulieu to 2-year deal

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