National Hockey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — See ya, Sid. Hello, Jack Eichel.

Veteran winger Rick Nash has not committed to playing next season and has told interested teams he won't be signing July 1. Agent Joe Resnick told The Associated Press on Thursday that Nash was undecided about his playing future.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have signed defenceman Kevin Connauton to a two-year contract extension. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed Wednesday. The 28-year-old Connauton had 11 goals and 10 assists in 73 games last season.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rod Brind'Amour came to Carolina in 2000 and never left.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have re-signed forward Kyle Rau to a two-year, two-way contract for more depth up front. The deal was done Wednesday, with $700,000 for Rau in the NHL and $275,000 in the AHL.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres general manager Jason Botterill is drawing from his championship past in Pittsburgh to provide a boost in Buffalo.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Riley Sheahan to a $2.1 million, one-year contract.

TORONTO — Sean Durzi knew heading into last year's NHL draft there was a chance me might not get picked. Seated in Chicago's United Center with his family, he waited for his name to be called. And waited. And waited.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Jordan Schroeder from the Columbus Blue Jackets for goaltender Jean-Francois Berube.

OTTAWA — The uncertainty surrounding the future of the Ottawa Senators could turn into an opportunity for some of the organization's younger players.