National Hockey

Calgary Flames win Spencer Foo sweepstakes, will sign college free agent

CALGARY — Coveted college free agent Spencer Foo has committed to signing with the Calgary Flames. A standard players' contract with the 23-year-old forward from Edmonton will become official Saturday, the Flames said Tuesday in a release.

Jun 27, 2017 7:14 PM Read more >

Blackhawks announce 1-year deal with D Ville Pokka

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with defenceman Ville Pokka.

Jun 27, 2017 6:53 PM Read more >

Wild re-sign journeyman centre Pat Cannone to 2-way deal

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have re-signed centre Pat Cannone (kuh-NOH-nee) to a one-year, two-way contract. Cannone made his NHL debut last season for the Wild and appeared in three games.

Jun 27, 2017 5:24 PM Read more >

Red Wings sign Street to 1-year contract extension

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings have signed centre Ben Street to a one-year contract extension. The 30-year-old Street played six games for the Red Wings in 2016-17 after signing with Detroit as an unrestricted free agent last off-season .

Jun 27, 2017 5:18 PM Read more >

Oilers sign defenceman Eric Gryba to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Eric Gryba to a two-year contract extension. Gryba, 29, appeared in 40 games with the Oilers last season, posting six points (two goals, four assists) and 65 penalty minutes.

Jun 27, 2017 5:07 PM Read more >

Stars make Niemi buyout official, cap hit to cover 2 seasons

DALLAS — The Dallas Stars have announced their buyout of the final year of goalie Antti Niemi's contract, a plan that will spread the $3 million payment over two seasons for an annual salary cap hit of $1.5 million. Niemi was due to make $4.

Jun 27, 2017 12:32 PM Read more >

Stars acquire defenceman Marc Methot in a trade with Vegas

Marc Methot could go from playing with Erik Karlsson to pairing up with another young Swedish defenceman after a trade to the Dallas Stars.

Jun 26, 2017 9:52 PM Read more >

Travis Hamonic, Mikes Smith ready to face the heat as Calgary Flames

CALGARY — A high-priced defenceman and high-mileage goaltender donned the flaming 'C' in Calgary on Monday.

Jun 26, 2017 7:22 PM Read more >

Hall of Famer Paul Kariya sees progress, but thinks NHL can do more on concussions

Paul Kariya still believes the NHL can do more to address concussions.

Jun 26, 2017 7:06 PM Read more >

Sharks issue qualifying offers to Tierney, Sorensen, Goodrow

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have issued qualifying offers to forwards Chris Tierney, Marcus Sorensen and Barclay Goodrow and will retain their negotiating rights as restricted free agents.

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