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Wild trade Pouliot to Canadiens for Latendresse

AP - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild have traded former first-round draft choice Benoit Pouliot (BEHN-wah, POO-lee-aht) to Montreal for left wing Guillaume Latendresse (GEE-OHM, lah-TEHN-drehs).

  • A fan holds up a sign over the penalty box as Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Raffi Torres, left, looks in her direction while serving penalty time with right wing Jared Boll (40), right wing Derek Dorsett, right, and a teammate, rear, in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
    Blue Jackets F Dorsett on IR after Neal boarding AP - Mon Nov 23, 12:37 PM ET

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Derek Dorsett on injured reserve retroactive to Thursday.

  • Chicago Blackhawks' Antti Niemi, right, of Finland, stops Vancouver Canucks' Steve Bernier during second-period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)
    Bickell, Niemi lead Blackhawks past Canucks, 1-0 AP - Mon Nov 23, 12:49 AM ET

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Bryan Bickell scored his first goal of the season 1:12 into the third period, and Antii Niemi made 30 saves to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.

  • Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian (4) protects the puck from Tampa Bay Lightning center Jeff Halpern (11) during the first period of their NHL hockey game Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
    Stamkos' tip-in gives Tampa Bay 4-3 OT win AP - Sun Nov 22, 8:06 PM ET

    ATLANTA - Steven Stamkos scored his 15th goal at 2:56 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning their second straight win, 4-3 over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday.

  • Edmonton Oilers' Gilbert Brule, left, collects a roughing penalty for hitting the Chicago Blackhawks' Brian Campbell after the whistle during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)
    Toews has 2 goals, assist in Blackhawks' 5-2 win AP - Sun Nov 22, 1:28 AM ET

    EDMONTON, Alberta - Jonathan Toews scored two goals and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night.

  • San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov makes a save against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period of a NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
    Thornton's goal gives 3-2 Sharks win over Ducks AP - Sun Nov 22, 1:05 AM ET

    ANAHEIM, Calif. - Dany Heatley scored his NHL-leading 18th goal and set up Joe Thornton's go-ahead tally pin the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.

  • Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason, left, blocks a shot as Nashville Predators right wing Joel Ward (29) swings at the rebound in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
    Santorelli and Legwand lift Preds to SO win AP - Sat Nov 21, 11:12 PM ET

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Mike Santorelli and David Legwand scored shootout goals to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

  • New York Islanders' Andrew MacDonald (47) slams St. Louis Blues' Cam Janssen (55) into the boards in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
    Perron's 2 goals carry Blues past Islanders 4-1 AP - Sat Nov 21, 10:42 PM ET

    ST. LOUIS - David Perron scored twice, and Patrik Berglund's first goal in 13 games proved to be the difference in the St. Louis Blues' 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.

  • Dallas Stars right wing Jere Lehtinen (26) is checked into the bench by New Jersey Devils defenseman Matthew Corrente (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
    Robidas helps Stars beat Devils AP - Sat Nov 21, 10:42 PM ET

    DALLAS - Defenseman Stephane Robidas had two goals and two assists, rookie Tom Wandell scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Saturday night.

  • Phoenix Coyotes' James Vandermeer (2) gets slammed to the ice as he collides with Philadelphia Flyers' Ray Emery (29) and Ryan Parent after trying to get a shot off in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
    Yandle lifts Coyotes past Flyers AP - Sat Nov 21, 10:35 PM ET

    GLENDALE, Ariz. - Keith Yandle scored a power-play goal with 9:41 remaining to help the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 on Saturday night for their second victory in three games.

  • FILE - In this June 13, 2002, file photo, Detroit Red Wings' Brendan Shanahan holds the Stanley Cup after beating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 to clinch the championship in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey series in Detroit. Shanahan, a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams with the Red Wings announced on Tuesday, Nov. 17,2 009, that he is retiring from the NHL, after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz, File)
    Shanahan retires from NHL after 21 seasons AP - Tue Nov 17, 6:24 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Brendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career.

  • Ovechkin ready to go for Capitals vs. Rangers AP - Tue Nov 17, 2:06 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Alex Ovechkin isn't saying for sure, but all signs suggest his injury absence is over and he'll play against the New York Rangers.

  • NHL, Glendale officials discuss Coyotes' future AP - Mon Nov 16, 10:33 PM ET

    GLENDALE, Ariz. - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman met with city officials on Monday to discuss the process of keeping the Phoenix Coyotes in Glendale.

  • Canucks GM: Forsberg staying in Sweden AP - Mon Nov 16, 4:36 PM ET

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia - An NHL general manager says Peter Forsberg is going to stay in Sweden this season.

  • NHL: Florida Panthers announce new majority owners AP - Mon Nov 16, 2:56 PM ET

    SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers majority owner Alan Cohen is stepping down to allow two minority partners to run the NHL franchise.

  • Anaheim Ducks' Erik Christensen (26) tries to create some offense while being defended by Detroit Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader (8) during the second period of their NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)
    Zetterberg hat trick leads Red Wings past Ducks AP - Sat Nov 14, 9:52 PM ET

    DETROIT - Henrik Zetterberg had three goals and two assists in the Detroit Red Wings' 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.

  • Ottawa Senators' Jonathan Cheechoo (41) shoots the puck over the net of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) in a breakaway during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Fred Chartrand)
    Parenteau gives Rangers shootout win AP - Sat Nov 14, 5:02 PM ET

    OTTAWA - Pierre Parenteau scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout to give the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

  • NHL to meet with Glendale about Coyotes sale AP - Fri Nov 13, 1:30 PM ET

    GLENDALE, Ariz. - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy Bill Daly will meet with Glendale officials Monday to discuss the Phoenix Coyotes' arena lease and other issues related to the sale of the team.

  • Boston Bruins right wing Blake Wheeler, top right, looks for the rebound as Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of the Czech Republic, makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. At rear left is Panthers defenseman Dennis Seidenberg, of Germany. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
    Vokoun, Panthers beat Bruins 1-0 in shootout AP - Thu Nov 12, 9:55 PM ET

    BOSTON - Tomas Vokoun stopped 40 shots for his third shutout of the season, and Cory Stillman scored in a shootout to give the Florida Panthers a 1-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

  • Fehr to assist NHL Players' Association in search AP - Thu Nov 12, 6:46 PM ET

    NEW YORK - On the verge of leaving baseball, Donald Fehr is turning his attention to hockey.

  • NHL reinstates Samueli as owner of Anaheim Ducks AP - Thu Nov 12, 6:00 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Henry Samueli has been reinstated as owner of the Anaheim Ducks after serving a suspension handed down by the NHL more than a year ago, when he pleaded guilty to a felony count of lying to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

  • Canucks' Hordichuk suspended, coach fined $10,000 AP - Thu Nov 12, 4:32 PM ET

    TORONTO - The NHL has suspended Vancouver forward Darcy Hordichuk one game and fined Canucks coach Alain Vigneault $10,000.

  • Edmonton Oilers left winger Liam Reddox is attended by a trainer after being boarded by Buffalo Sabres' Clarke MacArthur during the third period of the NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Buffalo won 3-1. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
    Oilers LW Reddox knocked out of game AP - Wed Nov 11, 10:36 PM ET

    BUFFALO, N.Y. - Edmonton left wing Liam Reddox was knocked out of the Oilers' 3-1 loss at Buffalo when he was rammed headfirst into the boards by Clarke MacArthur late in the third period.

  • NHL GMs form committee to study headshots AP - Wed Nov 11, 7:13 PM ET

    TORONTO - The NHL is getting closer to making a recommendation about how to reduce hits to the head.

  • Koivu has goal, 2 assists in Wild's win over Leafs AP - Tue Nov 10, 10:01 PM ET

    TORONTO - Mikko Koivu scored one goal and assisted on two others in the second period as the Minnesota Wild ended the Toronto Maple Leafs' two-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night.

  • Canucks G Luongo back after 2-week absence AP - Tue Nov 10, 9:30 PM ET

    ST. LOUIS - Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo is back in the nets after missing two weeks because of a broken rib.

  • Wayne Gretzky talks to reporters as he arrives for the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Toronto on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese)
    Newest class of Hockey Hall of Fame gets its rings AP - Tue Nov 10, 3:20 AM ET

    TORONTO - Steve Yzerman has one regret when looking back on his Hall of Fame career: He wishes he didn't return to ice four years ago after the NHL lockout.

  • Penguins president recovering after heart attack AP - Mon Nov 9, 7:13 PM ET

    PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Penguins president David Morehouse is recovering from a heart attack in San Jose, Calif., where the team played its last game.