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Sharks re-sign forwards Dylan Gambrell and Antti SuomelaSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks re-signed forwards Dylan Gambrell and Antti Suomela on Thursday.Gambrell agreed to a two-year deal, and Suomela to a one-year contract. Financial terms weren't disclosed.The 22-year-old Gambrell has failed to record a point in...

Canadiens re-sign Finnish forwards Armia, LehkonenMONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens re-signed Finnish forwards Joel Armia and Artturi Lehkonen to two-year contracts Thursday.Armia's contract has an average annual value of $2.6 million, while Lehkonen's has an average of $2.4 million.The 26-year-old Armia set career highs for goals (13), power-play...

Dallas Stars give Dickinson 2-year deal after solid seasonFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Stars have re-signed center Jason Dickinson to a $3 million, two-year contract, bringing back an emerging leader after he established career highs in scoring and playing time.Dickinson was a solid playoff performer in his postseason...

Penguins center Matt Cullen retires after 21 seasonsPITTSBURGH (AP) Penguins center Matt Cullen has retired after a 21-season career that included three Stanley Cup titles.The 42 year-old won a Cup with Carolina in 2006 and then consecutive titles with Pittsburgh in 2016 and 2017.Cullen had 266 goals, 465...

AP Sports WriterWith Hughes in Devils camp, it's easy to overlook Ty SmithBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) With Jack Hughes in the New Jersey Devils' development camp, it's easy to overlook Ty Smith.Hughes was the No. 1 overall selection in the draft last month and much is expected...

Forward Micheal Ferland signs 4-year deal with CanucksVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Forward Micheal Ferland has signed a four-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks.The 27-year-old's contract carries an average annual value of $3.5 million, the club announced Wednesday.''Micheal is an energetic player that drives the play and can contribute...

Former Predators captain Greg Johnson dies at 48By The Associated PressFormer Nashville Predators captain Greg Johnson has died. He was 48.Tom Laidlaw, his former agent, told USA Today Johnson died Monday at his home in Michigan. No other details were provided.Johnson also played for Detroit, Pittsburgh and Chicago during...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks acquire F Alex Nylander in trade with SabresBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Henri Jokiharju to the Buffalo Sabres for underachieving forward Alex Nylander.Chicago is hoping a chance of scenery will help Nylander, who was selected by Buffalo with the eighth...

AP Sports WriterTop pick Jack Hughes skates at New Jersey Devils campBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Top draft pick Jack Hughes was a little disappointed on his first night with the New Jersey Devils at their development camp for young players.Sitting around a TV with Joey Anderson, fellow...

Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to 2-year extensionDENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a two-year contract extension with coach Jared Bednar after guiding the team to back-to-back playoff appearances.His contract runs through the 2021-22 season, the team announced Tuesday.Bednar is 103-116-27 in three seasons at the helm...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks acquire F Alex Nylander in trade with SabresBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks are taking a chance on another underachieving young forward.They hope it goes the same way it did last time.The Blackhawks traded promising defenseman Henri Jokiharju to Buffalo on Tuesday for Alex...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks acquire F Alex Nylander in trade with SabresBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks are taking a chance on another underachieving young forward.They hope it goes the same way it did last time.The Blackhawks traded promising defenseman Henri Jokiharju to Buffalo on Tuesday for Alex...