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Associated PressDevils' Hischier not fazed after being No. 1 overall pickBy JIM HAGUENEWARK, N.J. (AP) At the end of the second of three practice sessions Friday at the New Jersey Devils' development camp, top overall pick Nico Hischier, was on his hands and knees, scooping up pucks, just...

AP Hockey WriterLightning agree to terms on $26.5M, 5-year deal with PalatBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed left winger Ondrej Palat to a $26.5 million, five-year deal Friday.Palat will count $5.3 million against the salary cap over the length of the contract, which was announced by general manager...

Blackhawks, D Erik Gustafsson agree to 1-year contractCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year deal with defenseman Erik Gustafsson.The 25-year-old Gustafsson made his NHL debut in 2015 and collected 14 assists in 41 games with the Blackhawks. He also had an assist in five playoff...

AP Hockey WriterLightning agree to terms on $26.5M, 5-year deal with PalatBy STEPHEN WHYNOA person with direct knowledge of the move says the Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $26.5 million, five-year deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition...

LA Kings sign D Kevin Gravel, avoiding arbitrationEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings re-signed Kevin Gravel to a one-year, $650,000 contract extension Friday, avoiding arbitration with the restricted free agent defenseman.The Kings also signed restricted free agents Justin Auger, Andrew Crescenzi, Zachary Leslie, Kurtis MacDermid and...

Hurricanes, 1st-round pick agree to 3-year entry-level dealRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Martin Necas.General manager Ron Francis said Friday that Necas has received a three-year, entry-level contract worth $832,500 per season in the NHL or $70,000 a year in...

LA Kings sign D Kevin Gravel, avoiding arbitrationEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed Kevin Gravel to a one-year, $650,000 contract extension, avoiding arbitration with the restricted free agent defenseman.The Kings also signed restricted free agents Justin Auger, Andrew Crescenzi, Zachary Leslie and Kurtis MacDermid...

AP Sports WriterHurricanes: Owner Karmanos considers offer to sell teamBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. is considering selling the NHL team.Hurricanes spokesman Mike Sundheim said in a statement that Karmanos is deciding whether to accept an offer for the franchise or remain the...

AP Sports WriterHurricanes: Owner Karmanos considers offer to sell teamBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. is considering selling the NHL team.Hurricanes spokesman Mike Sundheim said in a statement that Karmanos is deciding whether to accept an offer for the franchise or remain the...

Oilers D Andrew Ference retires after 16-year careerEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Veteran defenseman Andrew Ference, who won a Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011, has announced his retirement from the NHL after 16 seasons.The 38-year-old made his announcement Thursday after spending the past four seasons with Edmonton,...

Micheal Ferland signs 2-year deal to stay with FlamesCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames re-signed forward Micheal Ferland to a two-year, $3.5 million contract Thursday.The 25-year-old restricted free agenthad 15 goals and 10 assists in 76 regular-season games last season and was scoreless in four playoff games. In...

Rangers, Lias Andersson agree to entry-level contractNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with forward Lias Andersson, the No. 7 overall pick last month.Terms of the deal announced Thursday were not disclosed.The 18-year-old Andersson had nine goals and 10 assists in...