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Flyers sign Nolan Patrick to entry-level contract.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Flyers have signed first-round pick Nolan Patrick to an entry-level contract.

Sens sign Jean-Gabriel Pageau to 3-year, $9.3 million deal

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Ottawa Senators avoided arbitration with restricted free agent forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau on Monday by agreeing to terms on a $9.3 million, three-year contract.

Williams embraces leadership role in return to Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes didn’t bring back Justin Williams to be ”Mr. Game 7.”

Sabres' coach Phil Housley hires Chris Hajt as assistant

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres rookie head coach Phil Housley has hired Chris Hajt to serve as one of his assistants.

Campbell announces his retirement after 17 NHL seasons

CHICAGO (AP) Defenseman Brian Campbell is retiring at age 38 after playing 17 NHL seasons and winning the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010.

Experience not required: Rookie coaches a growing NHL trend

Rick Tocchet is the kind of coach who doesn’t mind if a player calls him at 9 p.m. to share a thought.

Golden Knights sign Reinhart, Leipsic, 3 1st-round picks

LAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights have signed their three first-round draft picks along with defenseman Griffin Reinhart and forward Brendan Leipsic.

Hurricanes, 1st-round pick agree to 3-year entry-level deal

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Martin Necas.

LA Kings sign D Kevin Gravel, avoiding arbitration

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed Kevin Gravel to a one-year, $650,000 contract extension, avoiding arbitration with the restricted free agent defenseman.

Sharks re-sign F Chris Tierney to 1-year deal

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Chris Tierney to a one-year contract.

Patterson, Tocchet to help lead Coyotes in new direction

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Rick Tocchet played three of his 18 NHL seasons with the Arizona Coyotes. Steve Patterson worked three years at Arizona State University, the final two as athletic director.

Hurricanes: Owner Karmanos considers offer to sell team

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. is considering selling the NHL team.

Rangers, Lias Andersson agree to entry-level contract

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with forward Lias Andersson, the No. 7 overall pick last month.

Crosby 'didn't hear' concussion controversy during playoffs

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) Sidney Crosby said Wednesday he did not pay attention to those questioning whether he should continue playing hockey after suffering another concussion during the playoffs.

Carolina, defenseman Jaccob Slavin agree on 7-year extension

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Jaccob Slavin have agreed to a seven-year contract extension.

Penguins hire Mark Recchi as an assistant coach

PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t look very far for assistant coach Rick Tocchet’s replacement after he left to take the head coaching job with the Arizona Coyotes.

Lightning sign F Tyler Johnson to 7-year, $35-million deal

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tyler Johnson is staying with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Rangers hire Lindy Ruff as assistant coach

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have hired longtime NHL head coach Lindy Ruff as an assistant to Alain Vigneault.

Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein retires after 12 NHL seasons

NEW YORK (AP) New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein has retired after playing parts of 12 seasons in the NHL.

Mikhail Grigorenko returns to Russia with CSKA

MOSCOW (AP) Former Colorado Avalanche center Mikhail Grigorenko has returned to Russia, signing a three-year contract with Kontinental Hockey League club CSKA Moscow.

LA Kings re-sign forward Nick Shore for 1 year, $925,000

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Forward Nick Shore has re-signed with the Los Angeles Kings, agreeing to a one-year deal for $925,000.

Zach Hyman signs 4-year extension with Maple Leafs

TORONTO (AP) Zach Hyman signed a $10 million, four-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

Canadiens sign Galchenyuk to 3-year deal, avoid arbitration

MONTREAL (AP) Alex Galchenyuk and the Montreal Canadiens avoided arbitration by agreeing to a three-year, $14.7 million contract Wednesday.

Islanders sign fifth-round draft pick Sebastian Aho

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders have signed Swedish defenseman Sebastian Aho to a three-year entry level contract.

Oilers sign star Connor McDavid to 8-year, $100 million deal

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Oilers have signed star captain Connor McDavid to an eight-year, $100 million deal.

Avalanche sign winger Nail Yakupov to 1-year deal

DENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche have added another goal-scoring option by signing former No. 1 overall pick Nail Yakupov to a one-year deal.

Carolina picks up C Marcus Kruger in trade with Vegas

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired Marcus Kruger from the Vegas Golden Knights, the forward’s second trade in three days.

NHL free agents following NBA path in picking destinations

Kevin Shattenkirk could’ve gotten more money but took less to join the New York Rangers.

Stars sign Radulov to richest free agent deal of offseason

Even though Alexander Radulov took 48 hours into NHL free agency to find a home, it was very much worth the wait.

Sharks bring back Rob Zettler as assistant coach

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Former San Jose Sharks player and assistant coach Rob Zettler is returning to the organization as a member of coach Peter DeBoer’s staff.