Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career back in his native Sweden with Brynas IF after missing all of last NHL season because of a nagging hip injury. … [Read more...] about Longtime Capitals center Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden
Sabres avoid arbitration by signing defenseman Connor Timmins to 2-year, $4.4 million contract
The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration by signing defenseman Connor Timmins to 2-year, $4.4 million contract
Hockey Canada sexual assault trial judge says onus of proof for the charges has not been met
A Superior Court Justice said prosecutors could not meet the onus of proof for the charges against Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote. … [Read more...] about Hockey Canada sexual assault trial judge says onus of proof for the charges has not been met
Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45 million contract extension
The son of former NHL forward Jason Blake had 17 goals and 17 assists in 80 regular-season games last season and added three goals and three assists in 15 playoff games. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45 million contract extension
Kraken sign forward Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract
The Kraken acquired the 24-year-old Kakko from the New York Rangers on Dec. 18 in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen and draft picks. … [Read more...] about Kraken sign forward Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract