NHL

AP Hockey WriterCarlson signing is first domino to fall in NHL free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe first big free agent re-signing with his own team is just the beginning of what's to come around the NHL.Defenseman John Carlson signed a $64 million, eight-year deal with the Stanley Cup champion Washington...

Coyotes acquire defenseman Robbie Russo from Red WingsGLENDALE, ARIZ. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes acquired defenseman Robbie Russo from the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday for a conditional seventh-round pick next year.The 25-year-old former Notre Dame player had nine goals, 23 assists and 81 penalty minutes in 75 games...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals re-sign Carlson to $64M, 8-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Washington Capitals have re-signed John Carlson to a $64 million, eight-year contract that allows the Stanley Cup champions to keep the do-it-all defenseman.Carlson will count $8 million against the salary cap through the 2026-27 season. General manager Brian...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Capitals re-sign Carlson to $64M, 8-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOA person with direct knowledge of the move says the Washington Capitals have re-signed John Carlson to a $64 million, eight-year contract.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the deal hadn't...

Canucks acquire Kero for Chaput in trade with BlackhawksVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks have acquired center Tanner Kero from the Chicago Blackhawks for center Michael Chaput.The 25-year-old Kero split last season between the Blackhawks and the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs. He had a goal and...

AP Hockey WriterFlames come away as biggest winner at NHL draftBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) Having no picks in the first three rounds made it look as though it would be a quiet, boring and ineffective weekend for the Calgary Flames.Instead, they became one of the biggest winners at...

AP Hockey WriterHurricanes get Hamilton in 5-player trade with FlamesBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) Dougie Hamilton got home from a workout, turned on the TV to watch the NHL draft and saw his name on the screen as part of a trade to the Carolina Hurricanes.''That's where I found...

AP Sports WriterRussian forward Ilya Kovalchuk returns to NHL with LA KingsBy GREG BEACHAMAfter five years back home in Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk is ready to resume his Stanley Cup chase with the Los Angeles Kings.The high-scoring forward agreed to a three-year, $18.75 million deal with the Kings on Saturday,...

AP Hockey WriterPuck-stopping patience: Teams wait on goalies at NHL draftBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) The stress of stopping the puck with a game on the line is no sweat compared to what young goaltenders deal with waiting to be taken in the NHL draft.Even the best goaltending prospects...

AP Sports WriterLiam Kirk 1st born-and-trained Brit selected in NHL draftBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDALLAS (AP) Liam Kirk was on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, about 4,600 miles away from Dallas, on Saturday when he became the first player born and trained in England to be selected in...

AP Hockey WriterTavares' future, Flames-Hurricanes trade spice up NHL draftBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) The dullness of the first day of the NHL draft gave way to significant activity on Day 2 in the form of a trade between the Hurricanes and Flames that laid the groundwork for more...

AP Hockey WriterHurricanes get Hamilton in 5-player trade with FlamesBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman Dougie Hamilton on Saturday as part of a five-player trade with the Calgary Flames at the NHL draft, the latest move in a time of change for the playoff-starved team.Carolina...