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Zach Hyman signs 4-year extension with Maple LeafsTORONTO (AP) Zach Hyman signed a $10 million, four-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.The 25-year-old forward was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the upcoming season.The former University of Michigan player had 10 goals and...

Canadiens sign Galchenyuk to 3-year deal, avoid arbitrationMONTREAL (AP) Alex Galchenyuk and the Montreal Canadiens avoided arbitration by agreeing to a three-year, $14.7 million contract Wednesday.The 23-year-old Galchenyuk was a restricted free agent.Drafted third overall by Montreal in 2012, the American center had 17 goals and 27 assists...

Oilers sign star Connor McDavid to 8-year, $100 million dealEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers paid a huge price to lock up superstar captain Connor McDavid.But it could have been even higher.The Oilers said Wednesday that the team and McDavid have agreed to an eight-year, $100 million extension.That...

Islanders sign fifth-round draft pick Sebastian AhoNEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders have signed Swedish defenseman Sebastian Aho to a three-year entry level contract.The team announced the signing of the recent fifth-round draft pick Wednesday.Aho had career highs in goals (10), assists (20), points (30) and games...

Anaheim Ducks sign G Reto Berra away from his new Swiss teamANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Goalie Reto Berra has signed with the Anaheim Ducks, returning to North America less than three months after agreeing to a three-year deal with Fribourg-Gotteron in his native Switzerland's top league.Berra used an out...

Oilers sign star Connor McDavid to 8-year, $100 million dealEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Oilers have signed star captain Connor McDavid to an eight-year, $100 million deal.McDavid led the NHL in scoring with 100 points last season, en route to winning the Hart Trophy as league MVP.''I'm so excited...

AP Hockey WriterJagr, Kovalchuk among questions left in busy NHL free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOA busy weekend to kick off NHL free agency has left a few prominent players still looking for landing spots and teams still needing to fill some holes.The leftover list is a who's who of stars...

Stars sign Radulov to $31.25 million, 5-year dealDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Stars signed right winger Alexander Radulov on Monday to a $31.25 million, five-year deal, the richest contract given to an unrestricted free agent this offseason.The Stars obtained the top player available on the market on Day 3...

Stars sign Radulov to $31.25 million, 5-year dealDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Stars have signed right winger Alexander Radulov to a $31.25 million, five-year deal.Radulov will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through 2021-222 after getting the biggest contract in free agency. General manager Jim Nill announced Monday...

AP Hockey WriterJagr, Kovalchuk among questions left in busy NHL free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOA busy weekend to kick off NHL free agency has left a few prominent players still looking for landing spots, and teams still needing to fill some holes.The leftover list is a who's who of stars...

AP Hockey WriterSignings, trades shift balance of power across the NHLBy STEPHEN WHYNOAfter building up to a playoff run that ended in the second round yet again, the Washington Capitals are going through a salary-cap nightmare usually reserved for Stanley Cup champions.The same struggles that led to the deconstruction...

AP Hockey WriterStars sign Radulov to richest free agent deal of offseasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOEven though Alexander Radulov took 48 hours into NHL free agency to find a home, it was very much worth the wait.Radulov on Monday became the richest player in a restrained market by signing a $31.25...