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Rick Jeanneret's legacy as the voice of the Sabres will continue on following his death at 81

Rick Jeanneret's legacy as the voice of the Sabres will continue on following his death at 81

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Though Rick Jeanneret’s booming, youthful voice has gone silent, his memory will remain cherished by generations of fans and NHL players who heard him call Buffalo Sabres games over a 51-year career.
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Longtime Blackhawks leader Toews says he's stepping away for health -- but not retiring

Longtime Blackhawks leader Toews says he's stepping away for health -- but not retiring

CHICAGO (AP) — Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, a free agent after 16 years in Chicago, says he is stepping away from hockey to get healthy after playing in just 53 games last season.
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Canadiens trade Petry for second time in just over a year in deal with Red Wings

Canadiens trade Petry for second time in just over a year in deal with Red Wings

MONTREAL — Kent Hughes admits he never really intended to reacquire Jeff Petry about a year after trading him.
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Red Wings acquire defenseman Jeff Petry in a trade with the Canadiens

Red Wings acquire defenseman Jeff Petry in a trade with the Canadiens

When Jeff Petry was part of the blockbuster Erik Karlsson trade earlier this month, it was for purely financial reasons. He was sent back to the Canadiens, for whom he played several seasons before a welcomed move out of Montreal last summer.
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Hurricanes extend their arena lease in Raleigh through 2044 as part of a major renovation project

Hurricanes extend their arena lease in Raleigh through 2044 as part of a major renovation project

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have extended the lease at their arena in Raleigh for 20 years through the 2043-44 NHL season.
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Leafs legend Baun, who scored goal in 1964 Stanley Cup on broken leg, dead at 86

Leafs legend Baun, who scored goal in 1964 Stanley Cup on broken leg, dead at 86

Bobby Baun, a hard-nosed defenceman who entered hockey lore by helping the Toronto Maple Leafs to the 1964 Stanley Cup on a broken leg, has died at the age of 86. Born Sept. 9, 1936, in Lanigan, Sask.
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Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov dead at 21 after brain tumour diagnosis

Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov dead at 21 after brain tumour diagnosis

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour last year. He was 21. The Maple Leafs confirmed Amirov died Monday in Munich, Germany, where he had been receiving treatment.
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IIHF rules in favor of the Flyers, saying Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov has a valid NHL contract

IIHF rules in favor of the Flyers, saying Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov has a valid NHL contract

The International Ice Hockey Federation ruled in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday by agreeing that Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov had a valid NHL contract for the upcoming season when he signed with CSKA Moscow in the KHL.
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Longtime Boston Bruins center David Krejci announces retirement at age 37

Longtime Boston Bruins center David Krejci announces retirement at age 37

BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci has decided to retire, an expected development that leaves the Boston Bruins without their top two centers after setting records for the most wins and points in a season.
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Vancouver Canucks sign free-agent forward Pius Suter to two-year contract

Vancouver Canucks sign free-agent forward Pius Suter to two-year contract

VANCOUVER — Free agent forward Pius Suter has signed a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the club announced Friday. The contract carries an average annual value (AAV) of $1.6 million.
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