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Golden Knights' cap space allows moves for another run

Golden Knights' cap space allows moves for another run

The Vegas Golden Knights are among the NHL teams with the most salary cap space going into free agency , giving the Western Conference champions some chips to put on the table in a bid to get back to the Stanley Cup Final.
AP source: Blues goalie Hutton expected to sign with Sabres

AP source: Blues goalie Hutton expected to sign with Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. — St. Louis Blues goalie Carter Hutton is expected to sign with the Buffalo Sabres once the NHL's free-agency period opens Sunday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the discussions.
Drew Doughty stays with LA Kings on 8-year, $88 million deal

Drew Doughty stays with LA Kings on 8-year, $88 million deal

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Defenceman Drew Doughty has agreed to an eight-year, $88 million contract extension through the 2026-27 season to stay with the Los Angeles Kings.
Tavares and who else? Top names to watch in NHL free agency

Tavares and who else? Top names to watch in NHL free agency

The NHL's best rarely make it to free agency. Teams tend to re-sign their top players, keeping them off the market and on their rosters.
Flyers support Humboldt player paralyzed in bus crash

Flyers support Humboldt player paralyzed in bus crash

VOORHEES, N.J. — Ryan Straschnitzki felt at home as he was wheeled into a perch overlooking the ice at the Philadelphia Flyers' practice facility.
Devils hire former Wild GM Chuck Fletcher as senior adviser

Devils hire former Wild GM Chuck Fletcher as senior adviser

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have hired former Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher as a senior adviser for management and hockey operations.
Predators select Taylor to coach their AHL affiliate

Predators select Taylor to coach their AHL affiliate

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have named Karl Taylor the head coach of the Milwaukee Admirals, their American Hockey League affiliate. The 47-year-old Taylor spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the AHL's Texas Stars.
Capitals promote Reirden to head coach to replace Trotz

Capitals promote Reirden to head coach to replace Trotz

ARLINGTON, Va. — When Barry Trotz resigned, the Washington Capitals didn't even bother with a coaching search. There was only one candidate and he got the job.
D Michal Kempny re-signs with Capitals for $10M, 4 years

D Michal Kempny re-signs with Capitals for $10M, 4 years

ARLINGTON, Va. — Defenceman Michal Kempny has re-signed with the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals for $10 million over four years. The team announced the deal Friday.
Capitals re-sign Smith-Pelly, agree to terms with Kempny

Capitals re-sign Smith-Pelly, agree to terms with Kempny

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals are bringing back two of the more important from their Stanley Cup run by getting new contracts done with winger Devante Smith-Pelly and defenceman Michal Kempny.