National Hockey

CHICAGO — The New Jersey Devils have selected centre Nico Hischier with the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft. The 18-year-old Hischier is the highest drafted Swiss player in the NHL history.

CHICAGO — The Washington Capitals have re-signed right winger T.J. Oshie to a $46 million, eight-year contract. Oshie will count $5.75 million against the salary cap through the 2024-25 season.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Kris Russell to a four-year contract extension. Terms of the deal were not released, but it's reportedly worth a total of US$16 million.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired centre Jordan Schroeder in a trade with the Minnesota Wild. In exchange for the 26-year-old Schroeder, the Wild on Friday got minor-league centre Dante Salituro.

CHICAGO — The Arizona Coyotes acquired Niklas Hjalmarsson in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, adding a dependable defenceman during a time of turmoil for the franchise.

Detroit says the sale of city-owned properties as part of plans for new bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada will bring in $48 million.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Kings bought out the final year of defenceman Matt Greene's contract Friday, cutting ties with another portion of their Stanley Cup championship core.

CHICAGO — Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill has all but given up on signing goalie prospect Cal Petersen. Botterill expects the former Notre Dame star to pursue free agency at the end of next week.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dave Tippett stuck with the Arizona Coyotes through four seasons of playing without an owner, five years of losing since the franchise's greatest success in the desert and the start of a rebuilding process.

CHICAGO — The NHL stage belongs to Ray Shero and the New Jersey Devils. Then it goes right back to George McPhee and the Vegas Golden Knights. In the wake of Vegas' expansion draft, New Jersey is on the clock with the No.