Hockey

An 84-game season is coming to the NHL as part of an extension of the collective bargaining agreement that has been tentatively agreed to by the league and the Players' Association.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward John Tavares to a four-year contract extension worth an average of US$4.38 million per season, the club announced Friday.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Trent Frederic to an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$3.85 million.

By The Associated Press (AP) — The back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, sending a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for Sergei Bobrovsky's new backup and po

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Forward Josh Doan and defenseman Michael Kesselring are fully aware of the Buffalo Sabres’ past struggles, and eager to play roles in transforming the team into a winner.

The NHL and NHL Players' Association are on the verge of extending the collective bargaining agreement more than a year before it expires and expanding the regular season to 84 games.

VANCOUVER — Evander Kane is relishing the opportunity to join his hometown team, one he feels is close to being competitive with a desire to win now.

LOS ANGELES — Michael Misa did his best to shrug off the snub.

The NHL and NHL Players' Association are on the verge of extending the collective bargaining agreement more than a year before it expires and expanding the regular season to 84 games.

LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer has watched the NHL draft plenty of times. A player gets picked and is congratulated by family members before heading on stage to shake a dozen hands from the organization that just made his dream a reality.