Pro Hockey

Flyers GM Danny Briere says Carter Hart won't return to team after acquittal on assault charges

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere says Carter Hart's agent has informed the team that the goalie has ruled out a return to the Flyers.

New York Rangers name J.T. Miller captain on the eve of training camp

The New York Rangers have named J.

Rangers and Red Wings Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin dies at age 86

Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin has died.

NHL makes 5 players acquitted of sexual assault charges eligible to sign contract, play this season

The NHL says the five players acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in 2018 will be eligible to sign a contract Oct. 15 and play Dec. 1.

Quinn and Jack Hughes acknowledge they'd like to play together in the NHL

Vancouver Canucks executive Jim Rutherford made waves in May when he said captain Quinn Hughes had expressed an interest in playing with brother Jack in the NHL at some point.

NHL CBA establishes a $4M annual fund for retired players' health care and wellness

The NHL's new collective bargaining agreement establishes an emergency health care and wellness fund for alumni.

Sidney Crosby understands why trade talk surrounds him as the Penguins keep losing

Sidney Crosby says he understands why trade rumors swirl around him, with the Pittsburgh Penguins having missed the playoffs each of the past three seasons.

Hall of Fame Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden dies of cancer at age 78

Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died after a fight with cancer.

NHL to implement a playoff salary cap beginning this season, AP source says

The NHL will implement a playoff salary cap and remove player dress code requirements beginning this season, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press.