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Rick Tocchet ready to raise expectations in Arizona
In a Q&A, the Coyotes coach comes clean as to why he left one of the best jobs in hockey for what could be the worst, and how his relationships with Wayne Gretzky and Phil Kessel - as well as some very low moments -- helped prepare him for his new role.
Penguins
NHL
Riding along with the Stanley Cup
As it parades through Pittsburgh, hangs out with superheroes, rides shotgun with Marc-Andre Fleury and visits sick kids with Kris Letang, we're tracking the Cup's whereabouts all summer.
Oilers
NHL
Canada's McDavid frustrated to miss Olympics
NHL MVP Connor McDavid is frustrated that the league won't allow players to participate in the 2018 Olympics.
Canadiens
NHL
D-man Streit agrees to deal with Canadiens
The Canadiens have agreed to terms with longtime defenseman Mark Streit.
Rangers
NHL
Rangers give Zibanejad 5-year, $26.75M deal
The Rangers have signed center Mika Zibanejad to a five-year, $26.75 million deal, hoping he steps up after the trade of Derek Stepan.
Sabres
NHL
Sabres re-sign goalie Lehner for 1 year, $4M
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed goaltender Robin Lehner to a one-year, $4 million contract.
Sabres
NHL
Okposo: Healthy after concussion led to ICU
Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said he is fully healthy after a concussion led to sleeping trouble, significant weight loss and a trip to intensive care last March.
Penguins
NHL
Dumoulin, Pens agree to 6-year, $24.6M deal
The Penguins have agreed to a six-year, $24.6 million contract with 25-year-old defenseman Brian Dumoulin.
NHL
Oduya signs 1-year, $1M deal with Senators
Defenseman Johnny Oduya has signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Senators, but he can earn another $1.25 million in bonuses.
NHL
Scuba diver finds AHL HOF ring in New York lake
Gary Gavurnik, of Auburn, New York, plans to return the American Hockey League Hall of Fame ring he found in one of New York's Finger Lakes to its owner, former AHL star Dick Gamble.
Predators
NHL
Arvidsson stays with Predators on 7-year deal
Viktor Arvidsson, who tied for the Predators lead in goals last season, re-signed with the team on a seven-year, $29.75 million deal.
Coyotes
NHL
Coyotes sign Martinook to 2-year, $3.6M deal
Restricted free-agent forward Jordan Martinook, who has 20 goals and 30 assists in 166 career NHL games, has re-signed with the Coyotes.
Canadiens
NHL
Canadiens to charge for paper season tickets
A Canadiens spokesman confirmed that the default option will be mobile tickets for season-ticket holders, and fans who want physical tickets will be charged $150 plus tax per seat.
Red Wings
NHL
Red Wings, Tatar agree to terms on 4-year deal
Tomas Tatar, who led the Red Wings with 25 goals and 21 assists last season, has agreed to terms with the team on a $21.2 million, four-year deal.
Senators
NHL
Sens, Dzingel avoid arbitration with 2-year deal
Senators center Ryan Dzingel agreed to a two-year, $3.6 million contract to avoid an arbitration hearing.
NHL
Hall of a catch: Scuba diver finds AHL ring
Dick Gamble will be getting his American Hockey League Hall of Fame ring back after a scuba diver found it in New York's Canandaigua Lake earlier this month.
Blues
NHL
Parayko, Blues agree to 5-year, $27.5M deal
Defenseman Colton Parayko and the Blues have come to terms on a five-year, $27.5 million contract.
Penguins
NHL
Crosby bringing Stanley Cup back to Nova Scotia
Sidney Crosby will mark his 30th birthday by again parading the Stanley Cup in the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day parade on Aug. 7.
Sabres
NHL
Sabres' rehabbing Okposo to play summer game
Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo is set to play in a summer league game, his next step while recovering from an undisclosed illness that placed his hockey future in question in March.
Predators
NHL
A dream (that didn't) come true: Predators fan didn't know he won free tickets to the Stanley Cup
Nashville Predators fan Andrew Fudge entered a Twitter contest to win free tickets to a Stanley Cup Final game. The good news? He won! The bad news? He found out he was a winner more than a month after the game took place.
NHL
Top remaining free agents -- and where they'd fit best
Most of the NHL's major unrestricted free agents have already signed. But a few intriguing veterans -- such as future Hall of Famers Jaromir Jagr and Jarome Iginla -- are still looking for jobs.
Senators
NHL
Senators reach 3-year, $9.3M deal with Pageau
The Ottawa Senators and restricted free-agent forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms on a three-year, $9.3 million contract.
Devils
NHL
Hischier expected to be a Swiss can't-miss
First overall pick Nico Hischier is not what you think of when you think of the New Jersey Devils: He models himself after Pavel Datsyuk, he scores like crazy, and he -- gasp! -- wants to wear No. 13. Who does he think he is?
Flyers
NHL
Flyers sign No. 2 pick Patrick to three-year deal
Nolan Patrick, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 draft, has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Flyers.
NHL
Blackhawks' Campbell retires after 17 seasons
Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell is retiring after 17 seasons in the league, including winning a Stanley Cup with Chicago in 2010.
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Fantasy hockey
- Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The biggest offseason fantasy development for all 31 NHL teams
Following the expansion draft, entry draft and free agency, there are many players who saw their fantasy value go up or down. We break down the biggest development on each team's roster.
Contenders or pretenders?
- Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports
Is the Stanley Cup title window closing for the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals?
Alex Ovechkin and Henrik Lundqvist aren't getting any younger. And even after high-profile free-agent additions -- or losses -- like Kevin Shattenkirk, their respective teams might no longer be surefire Cup contenders.
Free-Agency watch
- John Hefti/USA TODAY Sports
2017 free agency: Signings, news, analysis and coverage
Who is going where when the clock strikes noon on July 1? We have full coverage before, during and after the annual free-agency frenzy.
