National Hockey

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have declined to issue a qualifying offer to defenceman Dylan DeMelo, making him an unrestricted free agent.

The first big free agent re-signing with his own team is just the beginning of what's to come around the NHL. Defenceman John Carlson signed a $64 million, eight-year deal with the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rasmus Dahlin wasn't kidding about how hockey has become his sole obsession. No more than an hour after completing his introductory news conference in Buffalo on Monday, the NHL's No.

FREDERICTON — It has been a big year so far for Willie O'Ree — full of accolades as he marked 60 years since becoming the first black player in the National Hockey League — but there's one more honour O'Ree, his friends, and fans are hoping for.

The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce its induction class Tuesday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Victor Antipin won't be back in Buffalo after general manager Jason Botterill says the Sabres won't issue the Russian-born defenceman a qualifying offer. The decision means Antipin will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Victor Antipin won't be back in Buffalo after general manager Jason Botterill says the Sabres won't issue the Russian-born defenceman a qualifying offer. The decision means Antipin will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes acquired defenceman Robbie Russo from the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday for a conditional seventh-round pick next year.

The Washington Capitals have re-signed John Carlson to a $64 million, eight-year contract that allows the Stanley Cup champions to keep the do-it-all defenceman . Carlson will count $8 million against the salary cap through the 2026-27 season.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks acquired centre Tanner Kero from the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday in exchange for centre Michael Chaput. Kero, 25, split last season between the Blackhawks and the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs.