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Anaheim Ducks move to buy out injured D Simon Despres

Anaheim Ducks move to buy out injured D Simon Despres

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks are parting ways with defenceman Simon Despres, whose once-promising career has been curtailed by serious concussion issues. The Ducks placed Despres on waivers Friday.
NHL GMs anxiously prepare for 'unknown' of expansion draft

NHL GMs anxiously prepare for 'unknown' of expansion draft

The last time the NHL had an expansion draft, Steve Yzerman was coming off a Selke trophy-winning season as captain of the Detroit Red Wings.
Devils still holding No. 1 pick with the draft a week away

Devils still holding No. 1 pick with the draft a week away

NEWARK, N.J. — With the NHL draft a week away, the New Jersey Devils are still holding the No. 1 pick and getting ready to use it.
Sharks face key decisions with Thornton, Marleau

Sharks face key decisions with Thornton, Marleau

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Thornton is expected to be healthy at the start of training camp despite undergoing off-season surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee.
Coyotes restructure front office under Barroway

Coyotes restructure front office under Barroway

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have made changes to their front office under owner Andrew Barroway.
Oilers sign forward Jujhar Kharia to two-year contract extension

Oilers sign forward Jujhar Kharia to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jujhar Khaira to a two-year contract extension. Khaira, 22, appeared in 10 games with the Oilers in 2016-17, posting one goal, two penalty minutes and a plus-1 rating.
Sabres GM: Kyle Okposo on track for start of training camp

Sabres GM: Kyle Okposo on track for start of training camp

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo is on track to report for the start of training camp in September in recovering from an undisclosed illness that placed his future in question two months ago.
Expansion draft helps Habs land skillful Jonathan Drouin from Tampa

Expansion draft helps Habs land skillful Jonathan Drouin from Tampa

MONTREAL — General manager Marc Bergevin couldn't pass up a chance to bring one of the most talented French-Canadian players in the league to the Montreal Canadiens.
Housley home-coming: Returning to Buffalo as Sabres coach

Housley home-coming: Returning to Buffalo as Sabres coach

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Phil Housley still remembers high-fiving Sabres fans at Memorial Auditorium in opening his Hall of Fame career in Buffalo during the 1980s.
Canucks sign D Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract extension worth US$3.5M

Canucks sign D Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract extension worth US$3.5M

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year contract extension worth US$3.5 million, the club announced Thursday. The 25-year-old was set to become a restricted free agent on July 1.