• The Canadian Press

    Jessica Campbell could be candidate as an assistant in Seattle, new Kraken coach Dan Bylsma says

    SEATTLE (AP) — New Seattle Kraken coach Dan Bylsma said current Coachella Valley assistant coach Jessica Campbell could be a candidate for a similar position with the NHL club.

  • The Canadian Press

    Sharks sign prized prospect Will Smith to a 3-year deal after 1 stellar season in college

    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks signed prized prospect Will Smith to a three-year entry-level contract on Tuesday after one stellar season at Boston College. The 19-year-old Smith led the nation with 71 points and 46 assists as a freshman and was tied for sixth in the country with 25 goals in 41 games. He had the most points in a season for a BC player since Johnny Gaudreau had 80 in 2013-14. Smith was picked fourth overall in last year's draft and felt he is ready to move on from co

  • The Canadian Press

    Blue Jackets hire Waddell as president of hockey ops and GM, with Davidson shifting to advisory role

    The Columbus Blue Jackets named Don Waddell as their general manager and president of hockey operations on Tuesday, bringing in an experienced NHL executive to try to help turn around the franchise. Waddell joins the club days after stepping down as GM of the Carolina Hurricanes with his contract set to expire. His move to Columbus also coincides with John Davidson shifting into an advisory role after running the front office for 10 of the past 12 years. "Don Waddell is one of the most experienc

  • The Canadian Press

    New coach Sheldon Keefe embraces Stanley Cup expectations with the Devils

    NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Driving past the Prudential Center for a news conference at which he would be introduced at the New Jersey Devils coach, Sheldon Keefe noticed a statue of Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur in front of the building. It was an instant reminder that the expectations of coaching the Devils in the New York City metropolitan area are no different than what was expected in Toronto for the Maple Leafs. Winning a Stanley Cup is all that matters, and that's the goal Keefe will bri