NHL

AP Sports WriterWilliams embraces leadership role in return to CarolinaBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes didn't bring back Justin Williams to...

Sabres' coach Phil Housley hires Chris Hajt as assistantBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres rookie head coach Phil Housley has hired Chris Hajt to...

Campbell announces his retirement after 17 NHL seasonsCHICAGO (AP) Defenseman Brian Campbell is retiring at age 38 after playing 17 NHL seasons and...

Campbell announces his retirement after 17 NHL seasonsCHICAGO (AP) Defenseman Brian Campbell is retiring at age 38 after playing 17 NHL seasons and...

Flyers sign Nolan Patrick to entry-level contract.PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Flyers have signed first-round pick Nolan Patrick to an entry-level contract.The 18-year-old center was...

Sens sign Jean-Gabriel Pageau to 3-year, $9.3 million dealOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Ottawa Senators avoided arbitration with restricted free agent forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau...

AP Hockey WriterExperience not required: Rookie coaches a growing NHL trendBy STEPHEN WHYNORick Tocchet is the kind of coach who doesn't mind if a...

AP Hockey WriterExperience not required: Rookie coaches a growing NHL trendBy STEPHEN WHYNORick Tocchet is the kind of coach who doesn't mind if a...

Golden Knights sign Reinhart, Leipsic, 3 1st-round picksLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights have signed their three first-round draft picks along with...

Devils sign No. 1 overall pick Nico HischierNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed No. 1 overall pick Nico Hischier to...

Devils sign No. 1 overall pick Nico HischierNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed No. 1 overall pick Nico Hischier to...

AP Hockey WriterLightning re-sign Palat to $26.5M, 5-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOTampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman completed his offseason to-do list by signing...