Hockey

Jets sign defenceman Isaak Phillips to two-year, two-way contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Isaak Phillips to a two-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Friday. The deal has an average annual value in of US$812,500 at the NHL level. The 23-year-old from Barrie, Ont.

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Olympic figure skating champion Pelletier joins NHL's Stars as assistant coach

DALLAS — Former figure skating star David Pelletier is getting his first shot at being an NHL assistant coach. The Dallas Stars announced Friday that Pelletier is joining new head coach Glen Gulutzan's staff. The 50-year-old from Sayabec, Que.

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Josh Manson signs 2-year contract with Colorado Avalanche after injury-plagued season

DENVER (AP) — Josh Manson has signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche after missing nearly half the regular season with injuries. The 33-year-old defenseman was limited to 48 regular-season games in his fourth year with the Avalanche.

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Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Henry Thrun from Sharks in exchange for Ryan Reaves

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Henry Thrun from the San Jose Sharks, the team announced Thursday. In exchange, Toronto is sending forward Ryan Reaves to San Jose.

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Canucks sign goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to three-year entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. The 17-year-old from St.

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Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins in swap of defensemen as Pittsburgh also gets draft pick

DALLAS (AP) — The Stars traded Matt Dumba to Pittsburgh in a swap of defensemen Thursday, with Dallas getting Vladislav Kolyachonok while sending a 2028 second-round pick to the Penguins. Dumba never had an impact after signing a $7.

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Braeden Cootes signs entry-level deal with Canucks after being drafted 15th overall

VANCOUVER — Forward Braeden Cootes has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver selected Cootes in the first round, 15th overall, of this year's NHL Entry Draft.

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Alberta golf course fight involving ex-NHLer Tarnasky prompts investigation

RED DEER — Red Deer Minor Hockey says it is conducting an internal investigation after a video surfaced showing one of its coaches, former NHL player Nick Tarnasky, involved in a fight at a golf course.

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Oilers acquire Hobey Baker winner Isaac Howard from Lightning in exchange for Sam O'Reilly

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers acquired 21-year-old forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly, who was selected 32nd overall in the 2024 draft.

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Oilers trade Sam O'Reilly for Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard

EDMONTON — Despite being selected in the first round of the 2024 NHL entry draft, the Edmonton Oilers have decided to part ways with forward Sam O'Reilly.

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