National Hockey

NASHVILLE — Terry Crisp sorely wishes that he and fellow broadcaster Pete Weber had recorded their "Hockey 101" sessions from the early days of the Nashville Predators.

LAS VEGAS — Czech forward Tomas Hyka is the third player to sign with the expansion Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights announced the one-year, entry-level deal Thursday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Assistant coach Paul MacLean and the Anaheim Ducks have mutually parted ways at the conclusion of his contract. The Ducks announced MacLean's departure after two seasons Thursday.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Bokondji Imama to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Kings reached the deal Thursday, a few hours before the signing deadline for unsigned draft choices.

NASHVILLE — A good night's sleep has P.K. Subban more confident than ever about what the Nashville Predators will do on their own ice trailing the Pittsburgh Penguins 0-2 in the Stanley Cup Final.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have relinquished the rights to prospect forwards Giorgio Estephan and Gustav Possler by not signing them to contracts before an NHL deadline struck Thursday.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have promoted Andrew Brunette to assistant general manager, the latest post in the organization for one of the best players in franchise history.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Shawn Thornton is now a Florida Panthers executive. The recently retired forward was announced Thursday as the Panthers' new vice-president of business operations.

PITTSBURGH — The most powerful offence in hockey is proving too much for Pekka Rinne to handle.

PITTSBURGH — Prosecutors are dropping charges filed against a Tennessee man for throwing a catfish onto the rink in Pittsburgh during the opening of the Stanley Cup Final.