Canadiens hire coaches Pearn and Groulx to round out Martin’s staffMONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have filled out the staff under new coach Jacques Martin by hiring Perry Pearn as an assistant and Pierre Groulx as goaltending coach. Report: Major League Baseball loans millions to Rangers owner Tom HicksNEW YORK — Major League Baseball has loaned millions to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Yahoo! reported. Koivu brothers reunion? Needing center, Minnesota Wild are pursuing Saku to play with MikkoMINNEAPOLIS — The Koivu brothers could be united in Minnesota. NHL signing frenzy: Blackhawks get Hossa, Rangers ink Gaborik and Havlat goes to WildJust when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. Gaborik leaves Wild, signs multiyear deal with RangersNEW YORK — Once the New York Rangers got out from under Scott Gomez’s expensive contract, they turned to Marian Gaborik and gave him the money they suddenly saved. What recession? NHL teams dole out big dollars on first day of free-agent shoppingJust when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. Maple Leafs sign defenseman Mike Komisarek away from rival CanadiensTORONTO — Mike Komisarek is about to see the other side of hockey’s oldest rivalry. Islanders select high-scoring center John Tavares No. 1 overall in NHL entry draftMONTREAL — The New York Islanders kept John Tavares and everyone else in the hockey world wondering whether he would become the team’s fourth No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft history. Michael Phelps wins 100-meter freestyle to sweep both his races at Canada CupMONTREAL — Michael Phelps swept both events he entered at the Canada Cup, though he gave himself a split decision on his performance in his last two races leading up to next month’s U.S. nationals. Michael Phelps sets personal best in winning 100-meter butterfly at Canada CupMONTREAL — Michael Phelps is getting ready for the U.S. championships in impressive fashion. Michael Phelps to swim in Montreal this weekend in final tuneup before US championshipsMONTREAL — Michael Phelps will swim in Montreal this weekend in his final tuneup before next month’s U.S. championships in Indianapolis. Michael Phelps holds on to win 400-meter freestyle at meet in Santa Clara, Calif.SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Phelps is his own worst critic, even after a victory. The 14-time Olympic gold medalist held off a late charge by his rivals to win the 400-meter freestyle Saturday at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix. Islanders on the clock: Tavares, Hedman, Duchene wait to see who will go No. 1 in NHL draftPITTSBURGH — Unlike this year’s NHL top draft prospects, Nicklas Lidstrom’s road to the Stanley Cup finals didn’t start at the Stanley Cup finals. Montreal Canadiens hire Jacques Martin as coach; Martin replaces GM Bob Gainey behind benchMONTREAL — Jacques Martin was ready to go. After all, the Montreal Canadiens were calling. Reports: Montreal Canadiens to announce Jacques Martin as coachMONTREAL — Jacques Martin is reportedly the new coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Postseason NHL ScheduleN.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 |