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Carolina hopes strong defense brings end to playoff drought

Jets sign Wheeler to $41.25 million, 5-year extension

The Winnipeg Jets have signed captain Blake Wheeler to a $41.25 million, five-year contract extension

Martin Brodeur returns to Devils in business role

Martin Brodeur is returning to the New Jersey Devils as executive vice president of business development

Brodeur leaves post as Blues assistant general manager

Martin Brodeur is leaving the St. Louis Blues after spending the past three years as assistant general manager

Flyers' Couturier out 4 weeks with another knee injury

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier out 4 weeks after suffering knee injury for 2nd time in 5 months

Senators assistant GM resigns amid harassment charges

Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee resigns amid charges of harassment

Devils sign 1st-round pick Ty Smith to 3-year contract

New Jersey Devils sign 1st-round draft pick Ty Smith to 3-year, entry-level contract

Predators’ Ryan Ellis signs 8-year, $50 million contract

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis signs eight-year contract worth $50 million

Coyotes sign Dvorak to 6-year contract extension

The Arizona Coyotes have signed center Christian Dvorak to a six-year contract extension averaging $4.45 million per year

Senators' Stone, Ceci get new deals in arbitration

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Ottawa Senators avoided salary arbitration with Mark Stone on Friday, signing the winger to a one-year, $7.35 million, while defenseman Cody Ceci was awarded $4.3 million for the coming season.

FANTASY PLAYS: Whose prospects rose at trade deadline?

After a frenetic non-waiver trade deadline, several players saw their fantasy values improve with a change of address.

Avalanche bring back defenseman Patrik Nemeth on 1-year deal

DENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche are bringing back defenseman Patrik Nemeth on a one-year deal.

Rangers agree to 2-year deal with forward Ryan Spooner

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with restricted free agent Ryan Spooner.

Blackhawks defenseman Gustav Forsling out with wrist injury

CHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks defenseman Gustav Forsling will miss the start of the season because of a right wrist injury.

Wild sign RW Matt Read to 2-way contract

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild have signed right wing Matt Read to a one-year, two-way contract.

Predators sign restricted free agent Salomaki to 2-year deal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have signed restricted free agent Miikka Salomaki to a two-year deal worth $750,000 in each of the next two seasons.

Rangers, defenseman Brady Skjei agree on 6-year deal

NEW YORK (AP) The Rangers have avoided arbitration with defenseman Brady Skjei and agreed on a six-year contract.

Home of Islanders, Nets abandoning plastic drinking straws

NEW YORK (AP) An arena where the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and the NHL’s New York Islanders play is the latest place making plastic straws a thing of the past.

Capitals re-sign Tom Wilson to $31.02 million, 6-year deal

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals have re-signed right winger Tom Wilson to a $31.02 million, six-year deal.

Penguins sign backup G Jarry to 2-year deal

PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goaltender Tristan Jarry to a two-year contract.

Mario Lemieux puts $22 million Quebec chateau on market

MONTREAL (AP) For sale: hockey great Mario Lemieux’s 50-room Quebec summer home.

Interim CWHL head says single women's league a priority

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) The interim commissioner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League says finding a way to unite the CWHL and the U.S.-based National Women’s Hockey League into one premier North American women’s hockey league is a priority for her.

Trevor Linden, Vancouver Canucks 'amicably' part ways

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks and president of hockey operations Trevor Linden have ”amicably” agreed to part ways.

Jarome Iginla returning to Calgary to announce retirement

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Jarome Iginla will officially announce his NHL retirement Monday in Calgary.

Wild, Zucker agree to 5-year, $27.5M contract

The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms with left wing Jason Zucker on a five-year, $27.5 million contract.

Nashville Predators sign Hamhuis to two-year contract

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Dan Hamhuis to a two-year contract worth a total of $2.5 million.

Islanders sign F Brock Nelson to 1-year, $4.25 million deal

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with restricted free-agent forward Brock Nelson on a one-year, $4.25 million contract.

Devils hire Kowalsky, Grier as assistant coaches

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have hired Rick Kowalsky and Mike Grier as assistant coaches.

Minnesota Wild, defenseman Dumba agree to 5-year, $30M deal

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Wild and Matt Dumba have agreed on a five-year, $30 million deal to keep the 23-year-old defenseman in Minnesota after a breakout year.

Chelios leaving Red Wings to return to Chicago

DETROIT (AP) Chris Chelios is leaving the Detroit Red Wings to return to his hometown of Chicago.