Hockey News

The Stars couldn't dig out of the hole goaltender Ben Bishop put them in with a disastrous first period against the Avalanche. But Dallas was adamant that its confidence in Bishop remains steadfast.

Matt Ellis, who spent nine years as a player in the NHL, including with the Sabres, was hired Tuesday as Buffalo's director of player development.

The Kings signed forward Austin Wagner to a three-year, $3.4 million contract extension Tuesday.

Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said Monday that Joel Kellman took a "big step" in his development last season and has proved himself as an NHL player.