Minor leaguers on NHL deals out of Olympics

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Martin Biron’s acrobatic play in the net and a roster suddenly loaded with goal scorers has the Philadelphia Flyers back in a more familiar position in the standings. First place. Too early to look at where they fit in the division? Don’t tell that to the Flyers. “We want to be the best team in the league,” Biron said.

Rick Tocchet’s involvement in a gambling ring wasn’t as deep as initial reports suggested, but damaging enough to keep the Phoenix Coyotes’ assistant coach out of the NHL for at least a few more months. Tocchet, sentenced in August to two years’ probation after he pleaded guilty to promoting gambling and conspiracy to promote gambling, can’t return to the NHL before Feb.