National Hockey

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets are bringing Paul Stastny back to help fill a gaping hole left by the long-term injury of a team stalwart.

Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland checked a box on his to-do list when unrestricted free agency opened Friday by signing forward Kyle Turris.

PITTSBURGH — Evan Rodrigues is back to where he once belonged.

Henrik Lundqvist will continue his pursuit of the Stanley Cup with a team he spent much of his career trying to stop from winning it. Lundqvist signed with the Washington Capitals on Friday, a $1.

Centre Paul Stastny is returning to the Winnipeg Jets after a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, a move completed just before the NHL’s free-agency signing period opened on Friday.

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils acquired defenceman Ryan Murray from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday for a fifth-round pick in the 2021 draft. The 27-year-old Murray, the No.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to a seven-year contract extension with forward Josh Anderson. Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin made the announcement on Thursday, with the contract having an average annual value of US$5.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes forward Justin Williams is retiring after 19 NHL seasons and three Stanley Cup championships.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Erik Gudbranson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2021 NHL draft.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks will not re-sign goaltender Corey Crawford in free agency, parting with a key member of its Stanley Cup-winning core and potentially signalling a more extensive rebuild for one of the NHL’s marquee franchises.