Hockey News

The Predators called the late Greg Johnson "a consummate professional and terrific teammate."

The Bruins announced Tuesday that they've signed restricted free agent winger Danton Heinen to a two-year contract. Heinen played mostly third-line minutes for the Bruins this past season.

Forward Alex Nylander, who has just three goals and three assists since being selected with the No. 8 overall pick in 2016, has been traded from Buffalo to Chicago in exchange for Henri Jokiharju.

The Canucks have signed forward Micheal Ferland to a four-year, $14 million deal.

Matt Cullen, who won three Stanley Cups in a 21-year career, is retiring from the NHL.

Jack Hughes hit the ice for the first time as a member of the New Jersey Devils during Tuesday's development camp and offered a glimpse of the skills that made him the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft last month.