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FOOTBALL

NFL

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: Hired Mike Vrabel as head coach.

HOCKEY

NHL

CAROLINA HURRICANES: Reinstated D Shayne Gostisbehere from injured reserve.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS: Placed C Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS: Waived D Erik Brannstrom.

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS: Reinstated C Nicolas Roy from injured reserve.