Bruins’ Beleskey, Krejci, Krug recovering
Boston Bruins forward Matt Beleskey, forward David Krejci and defenseman Torey Krug are recovering from offseason surgeries.
The Bruins announced Tuesday that all three had their surgeries last month and are expected to make full recoveries.
Beleskey had surgery on his left hand April 14 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. His recovery time is projected at six weeks.
Krug’s surgery on his right shoulder was performed April 21 at Massachusetts General Hospital. His projected recovery time of six months would extend into the start of the 2016-17 season.
Krejci underwent surgery on his left hip April 25 in New York. He is projected to be sidelined for five months.
Beleskey led the Bruins and ranked eighth in the NHL last season with 260 hits. He finished with 37 points and 65 penalty minutes in 80 games.
Krejci led Boston with 46 assists and tied for second on the team with 63 points in 72 games.
Krug played in a career-high 81 games and had 40 assists, 44 points and 33 penalty minutes. His assists total was second best on the team.
Flames fire Hartley, 2015 NHL coach of the year
Bob Hartley is out as head coach of the Calgary Flames.
Hartley, 55, was the Jack Adams Trophy winner as NHL Coach of the Year in 2015 but after missing out of the playoffs the Flames made a change. He had a 134-135-25 record with the Flames.
The decision was made Tuesday, and general manager Brad Treliving also cut ties with associate coach Jacques Cloutier.
Speculation began almost immediately that the Flames could chase Bruce Boudreau, who was fired by the Anaheim Ducks. Boudreau said over the weekend he lost his voice trying to communicate with all of the well-wishers and potential employers who dialed his number. The Ducks bounced Calgary from the postseason in 2015.
Warriors’ Curry wins Magic Johnson Award
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was named winner of the Magic Johnson Award, which goes to the player who best combines excellence on the court with cooperation and dignity in dealing with the media and the public.
The award, announced Tuesday, is given out by the Professional Basketball Writers Association. The other finalists were New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap.
Curry, a point guard, helped the Warriors to a 73-9 record — best in NBA history — and he led the league in scoring (30.1) and 3-point baskets (402).
The award was created in 2001 and named after Johnson, considered the ideal model for the award.
Penguins’ Letang suspended for hit
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been suspended for one game for interference, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Tuesday.
Letang was disciplined for a hit on Washington center Marcus Johansson during Monday’s Game 3 of the second-round playoff series. He was assessed a minor penalty after delivering a high and late hit on the first-period play.
Johansson was able to continue playing on Monday but he missed Tuesday’s practice with what was described as an upper-body injury.
Saints lock up Armstead with five-year extension
New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead has landed a five-year contract extension, according to published reports.
Armstead is entering the final season of his four-year rookie pact. The extension with the Saints runs through 2021.
Armstead, 24, started 13 games last season despite having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during the season. He started 14 games in 2014.
Armstead was a third-round draft pick in 2013.
