The Buffalo Sabres signed unrestricted free agent forward Matt Ellis to a one-year contract on Thursday.

PHOENIX The NHL is accusing Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes of trying to derail the sale of the team to a group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf by filing a flurry of requests for depositions before the July 24 deadline for formal submission of the bid.

Detroit Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler has signed a two-year contract to play for Dynamo Moscow.

Philadelphia Flyers prospect James van Riemsdyk gave up the final two years of his college eligibility earlier this year for the chance most 20-year-olds can only dream of - to go pro, playing the sport he loves.

The Anaheim Ducks signed defenseman Nick Boynton to a one-year contract.

The New York Rangers signed forward Ales Kotalik on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not released.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman, who was picked second overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, to a three-year rookie contract.

It's the end of an indelible era for the Colorado Avalanche, as long-time captain and certain Hall-of-Famer Joe Sakic retired from the National Hockey League on Thursday.

SAN JOSE, Calif. Rob Blake is staying with the Sharks.

The San Jose Sharks signed free agent defenseman Rob Blake to a one-year contract Thursday. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

DENVER Stoic Joe Sakic finally cracked, allowing for a rare show of emotion.

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Kurtis Foster on Wednesday.

The New York Rangers agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Brian Boyle on Wednesday.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. John Tavares' confident stride, friendly wave, broad smile, and polished words didn't give away nervousness that had to be running through him on his first real day as the face of the New York Islanders.

The Dallas Stars acquired goaltender Alex Auld from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for the sixth-round draft pick in 2010 which the Stars previously acquired from San Jose.