National Hockey

The Associated Press asked 30 top NHL players to name the best hockey player in the world. One catch: players couldn't pick a teammate.

When Connor McDavid stepped on the ice for his first NHL training camp, Taylor Hall already knew hockey's "Next One" was the best player out there.

VANCOUVER — Fans of the Vancouver Canucks may be in for a surprise the next time they find themselves browsing the aisles of the high-end fashion world.

MINEOLA, N.Y. — The New York Islanders have made a bid to return to the New York City suburbs.

When Gerard Gallant and Mike Kelly were both out of a job during the 2008-09 NHL season, they would meet up once a week for breakfast in their native province of Prince Edward Island.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks forward Joel Ward says he has decided not to protest by kneeling during the national anthem.

TORONTO — Every year a few NHL players enter training camp with high expectations for a breakthrough season. Here are five players who could step up their game in 2017-18: 1. Sven Andrighetto, Colorado.

TORONTO — From suddenly slumping snipers to goalies losing their groove, last season was a forgettable one for some NHL players. Here are five looking to bounce back in 2017-18 after sub-par performances last year. 1.

Hockey commentator Don Cherry says media coverage of athletes kneeling during the playing of national anthems has been hypocritical.

Hockey commentator Don Cherry believes media coverage of athletes kneeling during the playing of national anthems has been hypocritical.