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Flames sign free-agent college defencemen Connor Mackey and Colton Poolman

Flames sign free-agent college defencemen Connor Mackey and Colton Poolman

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed college free-agent defencemen Connor Mackey and Colton Poolman to one-year, entry-level contracts Friday.
Alex Belzile signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens

Alex Belzile signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Alex Belzile to a one-year, two-way contract. The contract will see Belzile earn US$700,000 in the NHL and $225,000 in the American Hockey League, with a guaranteed salary of $250,000.
NHL Coaches' Association rolls out mentorship program early amid pandemic

NHL Coaches' Association rolls out mentorship program early amid pandemic

The NHL Coaches' Association has pushed up the start date of its new mentorship program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Possibilities of how NHL's potential return could look 'almost endless': Daly

Possibilities of how NHL's potential return could look 'almost endless': Daly

At least Bill Daly's commute is a lot easier. That's perhaps the only silver lining for the NHL's deputy commissioner amid the COVID-19 pandemic that's swept the globe, crippled economies and forced sports leagues to suspend operations indefinitely.
Vancouver Canucks sign draft pick William Lockwood to two-year contract

Vancouver Canucks sign draft pick William Lockwood to two-year contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks signed winger William Lockwood to a two-year, entry-level contract Thursday. Drafted 64th overall by the club back in 2016, the 21-year-old spent the last four seasons at the University of Michigan.
Predators sign forward Cole Smith to 1-year deal

Predators sign forward Cole Smith to 1-year deal

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Cole Smith to a one-year, two-way deal for the 2020-21 season. The Predators announced the deal Thursday.
NHL's 1st COVID-19 case a 'nice example' of the need for social distancing

NHL's 1st COVID-19 case a 'nice example' of the need for social distancing

An infectious diseases expert says the NHL's first positive test for COVID-19 doesn't come as a surprise. It's also an example of why social distancing is crucial in the fight to slow the widening pandemic that's sweeping large chunks of the globe.
Sabres agree to 2-year deal with Penn State captain Biro

Sabres agree to 2-year deal with Penn State captain Biro

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to an entry-level contract with undrafted forward Brandon Biro. The two-year deal was announced on Wednesday.
Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk will pay part-time arena staff during pandemic

Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk will pay part-time arena staff during pandemic

The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has now "personally pledged" to pay part-time arena staff impacted by the suspension of the NHL season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senators announce plan to help part-time arena staff amid COVID-19 shutdown

Senators announce plan to help part-time arena staff amid COVID-19 shutdown

The Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets eventually backtracked.