Winnipeg, MB (Sports Network) – The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms with forward Matt Halischuk on Thursday. Halischuk appeared in 36 games with the Nashville Predators last season, recording five goals and six assists. In 157 career NHL games with […]

Newark, NJ (Sports Network) – New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Thursday. “After many conversations with Ilya over the past year on his desire to retire from the National Hockey League, […]

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) – The St. Louis Blues officially signed center Derek Roy to a one-year contract on Thursday. The deal was pending a physical exam after the two sides agreed to terms on Saturday. The contract is […]

Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) – The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed forward Lauri Korpikoski to a four-year contract on Thursday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are pleased to sign Lauri to a multi-year contract,” said Coyotes […]

Montreal, QC (Sports Network) – The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Michael McCarron to a three-year, entry-level contract Thursday. McCarron, the 25th overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, posted 14 goals and 20 assists in 55 games with the […]

Boston, MA (Sports Network) – The Boston Bruins solidified their future in the crease on Wednesday, signing restricted free agent goaltender Tuukka Rask to a contract extension worth $56 million over eight years. Rask emerged from the shadow of the […]

Calgary, AB (Sports Network) – The Calgary Flames re-signed restricted free-agent forward Mikael Backlund on Wednesday to a $3 million, two-year contract extension. “Mikael really stepped up last season and took advantage of the change in direction under a new […]

Newark, NJ (Sports Network) – The New Jersey Devils have brought back defenseman Marek Zidlicky for the upcoming 2013-14 season. The team announced Wednesday it has signed the Czech veteran to an undisclosed contract, which the Bergen Record reported to […]

Arlington, VA (Sports Network) – The Washington Capitals retained the services of restricted free-agent defenseman Karl Alzner on Wednesday, thanks to a four-year contract extension worth $11.2 million. “We are very pleased to sign Karl Alzner to a contract extension,” […]

Edmonton, AB (Sports Network) – The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward David Perron from the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. Heading to the Gateway City will be forward Magnus Paajarvi and a second-round draft choice in 2014. Perron completed his sixth […]