National Hockey

TORONTO — From the flashy full-motion video signage outside the building to the small logos on napkins at the concession stands inside, the arena formerly known as Air Canada Centre is ready for its makeover.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Forward Victor Olofsson had never heard of Rasmus Dahlin until encountering the then-16-year-old defenceman during their first practice together with Frolunda in Sweden two years ago.

TORONTO — As speculation continues to swirl about where prized centre John Tavares will land, a couple of NHL teams made lesser moves ahead of the start of free agency.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have acquired centre Chase De Leo from the Winnipeg Jets in a trade for left wing Nic Kerdiles.

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have re-signed backup goaltender Eddie Lack to a one-year, $650,000 contract. General manager Ray Shero announced the contract Saturday for Lack, who has played in 144 NHL games for four teams.

For Colin Campbell, going from Mike Keenan's top assistant to head coach of the New York Rangers wasn't a big move. "I just had to move 10 feet to another office," Campbell said.

Mike Green is staying with the Detroit Red Wings on a $10.75 million, two-year contract.

The Minnesota Wild placed forward Tyler Ennis on unconditional waivers to buy out his contract and free up salary-cap space on the eve of free agency.

MONTREAL — The Winnipeg Jets cleared salary cap space and the Montreal Canadiens added some assets in a trade Saturday ahead of the opening of NHL free agency. The Jets sent veteran goalie Steve Mason and his US$4.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Logan Couture agreed to a $64 million, eight-year contract extension with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the deal.