National Hockey

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Eric Gryba to a two-year contract extension. Gryba, 29, appeared in 40 games with the Oilers last season, posting six points (two goals, four assists) and 65 penalty minutes.

DALLAS — The Dallas Stars have announced their buyout of the final year of goalie Antti Niemi's contract, a plan that will spread the $3 million payment over two seasons for an annual salary cap hit of $1.5 million. Niemi was due to make $4.

Marc Methot could go from playing with Erik Karlsson to pairing up with another young Swedish defenceman after a trade to the Dallas Stars.

CALGARY — A high-priced defenceman and high-mileage goaltender donned the flaming 'C' in Calgary on Monday.

Paul Kariya still believes the NHL can do more to address concussions.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have issued qualifying offers to forwards Chris Tierney, Marcus Sorensen and Barclay Goodrow and will retain their negotiating rights as restricted free agents.

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues did not extend a qualifying offer to Nail Yakupov, making the 2012 No. 1 pick an unrestricted free agent. Yakupov, 23, had just nine points in 40 games last season after four years with the Edmonton Oilers.

It was perhaps fitting that Paul Kariya learned of his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame from Teemu Selanne.

NEWARK, N.J. — As Nico Hischier is discovering, being taken No. 1 in the NHL Draft has its perks.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill continued filling out his staff by hiring Randy Sexton and Steve Greeley as assistant GMs.