NHL
Edmonton Oilers coach Tom Renney misses game after getting hit by puck
TORONTO - Edmonton Oilers coach Tom Renney missed Monday night's game at Air Canada Centre after taking a puck in the side of the head at the morning skate.A team spokesman said Renney was experiencing headaches and remained at the team hotel whil...
Sidney Crosby practices with Penguins
MONTREAL (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but said he is no closer to returning from a concussion and neck injury that have sidelined him for most of the season.Coach Dan Bylsma felt with Jordan Staal and Simon Des...
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff breaks 3 ribs in practice
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - As if the Buffalo Sabres haven't endured enough injuries already this season. Add coach Lindy Ruff to the list.Ruff sustained three broken ribs in what was described as "a freak accident" after he was upended by defenseman Jor...
With no new players, Winnipeg Jets head coach has to work with what he has
WINNIPEG - As the Winnipeg Jets slowly sink below the line separating the NHL's playoff-bound teams from the rest, coach Claude Noel has to hope solid teamwork will get his club's offence on track. He won't directly say the Jets just don't have th...
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff breaks 3 ribs in practice
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Sabres coach Lindy Ruff has three broken ribs after being upended by defenseman Jordan Leopold in practice on Monday.In providing the update, the Sabres announced that Ruff is expected to be back for practice Tuesday to "resum...
Crosby skates with teammates, status unchanged
MONTREAL -- There were three injured Pittsburgh Penguins who joined their teammates for practice Monday, but it was the one who is the furthest from returning that drew the most attention. Sidney Crosby was on the ice with his teammates for the f...
Avalanche F Kobasew fined by NHL
NEW YORK (AP) - The NHL has fined Colorado Avalanche forward Chuck Kobasew for tripping Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis.The league announced the $2,500 penalty on Monday.Kobasew received a minor penalty for tripping Hamhuis at 13:20 of th...
Sidney Crosby practices with Penguins
MONTREAL (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but said he is no closer to returning from a concussion and neck injury that have sidelined him for most of the season. Coach Dan Bylsma felt with Jordan Staal and Simon De...
Sidney Crosby practices with Penguins
MONTREAL (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but said he is no closer to returning from a concussion and neck injury that have caused him to miss most of the NHL season. Coach Dan Bylsma felt with Jordan Staal and Sim...
Buffalo Sabres coach Ruff hurt during practice
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff clutched his right arm in pain and had to be helped off the ice after being upended by defenseman Jordan Leopold in practice on Monday.The Sabres had no immediate update on Ruff's status, except...
Sidney Crosby practises with Penguins but still no timeframe for return
MONTREAL - There was an extra boost of energy at the Pittsburgh Penguins practice Monday with both Sidney Crosby and Jordal Staal taking drills on the ice.Neither is ready to return to game action, but their presence at least allowed the Penguins ...
Despite struggles, Ottawa Senators confident they can turn things around
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators may be struggling, but the club has every reason to believe it can turn things around.Mired in a six-game winless streak and barely holding on to a playoff spot, the Senators (21-21-7) say they have plenty of time to r...
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff breaks three ribs after being upended during practice
BUFFALO, N.Y. - As if the Buffalo Sabres haven't endured enough injuries already this season. Add coach Lindy Ruff to the list.Ruff sustained three broken ribs in what was described as "a freak accident" after he was upended by defenceman Jordan L...
Buffalo Sabres coach Ruff hurt during practice
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was clutching his right arm in pain and had to be helped off the ice after being upended by defenseman Jordan Leopold in practice Tuesday.The Sabres had no update on Ruff's status, except to say...
Capitals coach Hunter: Laich's injury is 'not major,' awaits results from doctor
ARLINGTON, Va. - Washington Capitals coach Dale Hunter says Brooks Laich's left knee injury is "not major."But Hunter also says Laich has yet to see the doctor Monday, so it's too early to tell how long the durable veteran centre will be sidelined...
Capitals coach says Laich's injury is 'not major'
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Washington Capitals coach Dale Hunter says Brooks Laich's left knee injury is "not major."But Hunter also says Laich has yet to see the doctor Monday, so it's too early to tell how long the durable veteran center will be side...
Colorado's Chuck Kobasew fined for trip on Vancouver's Dan Hamhuis
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Colorado Avalanche forward Chuck Kobasew has been fined US$2,500 for his trip on Vancouver Canucks defenceman Dan Hamhuis in Saturday's game.The NHL announced the fine Monday.The incident occurred at 13:20 of the second period. Ko...
Avalanche's Kobasew fined $2,500 for tripping
NEW YORK -- Colorado Avalanche forward Chuck Kobasew has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for tripping Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis in NHL Game No. 770 in Colorado on Saturday, Feb. 4, t...
Minnesota Wild sign D Nate Prosser to 2-year extension
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild have signed defenceman Nate Prosser to a two-year contract extension.The 25-year-old Prosser has six assists in 23 games for the Wild this season. The Wild are 14-7-2 with the rookie in the lineup, and coach Mi...
Wild sign D Nate Prosser to 2-year extension
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Nate Prosser to a two-year contract extension.The 25-year-old Prosser has six assists in 23 games for the Wild this season. The Wild are 14-7-2 with the rookie in the lineup, and coa...
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