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TORONTO – Brian Burke has apologized for the Maple Leafs’ handling of the signing of Swedish defenceman Jonas Frogren in the wake of the NHL’s decision to fine Toronto $500,000 and strip it of a fourth-round 2009 entry draft pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been fined $500,000 and a fourth round draft pick for give defenseman Jonas Frogren a signing bonus that violated the CBA, Canadian sports station TSN is reporting

TORONTO – Seated on a stage next to his son Marty and an assortment of NHL alumni, Gordie Howe was the picture of strength as details of the annual Baycrest International Pro-Am Hockey tournament were unveiled Wednesday at the Hockey Hall of Fame

DENVER – Although his fingers are feeling fine, Joe Sakic’s left leg is a different matter.The Colorado Avalanche captain is still trying to build strength in his leg after January surgery to repair a herniated disc

EDMONTON – This season was supposed to be different, but the Edmonton Oilers once again find themselves on the outside of the Western Conference playoff picture looking in with time and games running out

NEW YORK – Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward, Vancouver Canucks centre Henrik Sedin and Columbus Blue Jackets left-winger Rick Nash were named NHL three stars of the month Wednesday

By Justin Del Giudice

Doug Weight, a 16-year NHL veteran, was just entering high school as the Steve Yzerman era was beginning in Detroit. Only five years his senior, Stevie Y was the kind of player Weight modelled himself after

TORONTO – Former NHL player Mike Danton is back in Canada and eligible for full parole.Canadian officials say no dates have been set for a hearing but add a review is automatic given the time Danton has served

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus Blue Jackets rookie forward Nikita Filatov will get a taste of a stretch run.The Blue Jackets, in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, recalled Filatov on Wednesday from the club’s AHL affiliate in Syracuse

TOKYO – The Seibu Prince Rabbits, a Japanese ice hockey team with a 37-year history, is the latest casualty of Japan’s economic crises.The Rabbits were disbanded Tuesday after the club’s parent company, Prince Hotels Inc

Scoring summaries from Tuesday’s NHL games:Blackhawks 1 at Canadiens 4First Period1. Montreal, Kovalev 23, 0:25Penalties – Higgins Mtl (tripping) 2:04, Keith Chi (hooking) 7:37, Johnson Chi (fighting), A

Results Tuesday: AHL Bridgeport 5 Albany 3Houston 6 Iowa 2ECHL Florida 4 Gwinnett 2Idaho 3 Phoenix 2IHL Port Huron 4 Bloomington 0Central PlayoffsNo Games Scheduled

LOS ANGELES – Brendan Morrison scored two power-play goals, Marty Turco stopped 26 shots, and the Dallas Stars snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday night

EDMONTON – Captain Scott Niedermayer sparked his team with a goal and two assists as the Anaheim Ducks moved into a playoff position with a much-needed 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueANAHEIM DUCKS-Signed C MacGregor Sharp to a two-year contract.COLORADO AVALANCHE-Recalled D Ray Macias from Lake Erie (AHL)

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Henrik Sedin scored in overtime and Roberto Luongo stopped 33 shots, leading the Vancouver Canucks over the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Tuesday night

MONTREAL – Alex Kovalev scored in the first minute and added an assist as Montreal downed the Chicago Blackhawks and former Canadiens goaltender Cristobal Huet 4-1 Tuesday

SUNRISE, Fla. – Richard Zednik and Bryan McCabe scored power-play goals late in the second period and lifted the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Raffi Torres scored early in the third period and Steve Mason made the go-ahead goal stand up as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 Tuesday night in a key Western Conference showdown

BOSTON – Manny Fernandez stopped 24 shots and the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins won their fourth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Tuesday night