National Hockey

Barry Trotz became the Nashville Predators’ first coach back in 1997. Now he will become the team’s second general manager on July 1. On Sunday, David Poile announced his plans to retire as GM on June 30 after 26 years with the Predators.

WINNIPEG — Nino Niederreiter was heading back to a hotel after a practice with the Nashville Predators on Saturday when he got called to the front of the team bus. The veteran forward was given the news he’d been traded to the Winnipeg Jets.

OTTAWA — For the first time in six years, the Ottawa Senators are playing meaningful games as the trade deadline approaches. It’s exactly what the Senators wanted, but it makes for an interesting situation for general manager Pierre Dorion.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders acquired Bo Horvat at a critical point in their season, and the veteran center has improved the offense and provided a stabilizing presence amid a flood of injuries to key players.

EDMONTON — There’s a small section of the West Edmonton Mall reserved for luxury, high-end retailers, where you can look at Rolex watches, Tiffany jewelry or Louis Vuitton bags.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark and Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson have been named the NHL three stars of the week.

NEW YORK (AP) — K’Andre Miller of the New York Rangers will have a hearing with the NHL’s department of player safety for spitting at L.A. Kings defenseman Drew Doughty.

MONTREAL — General Manager Kent Hughes has stayed in Montreal as his Canadiens begin a four-game road trip through the NHL's Western Conference.

Montreal Canadiens (25-30-4, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (18-30-12, seventh in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (29-21-9, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Nashville Predators (29-22-6, fifth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m.