Owen Protz

Capitals sign Justin Sourdif, 24, to eight-year contract

Forward Justin Sourdif, 24, a native of Richmond, British Columbia, who had 15 goals and 35 points in 78 games last season for Washington, signed with the Capitals on Tuesday on an eight-year contract worth $6.35 million annually.

New Jersey Devils sign Luke Evangelista to 5-year extension

The New Jersey Devils signed forward Luke Evangelista, 24, to a five-year contract extension Tuesday night, securing his place among the club's deep forward group after he was acquired from the Nashville Predators earlier this month for draft picks.

Champion Hurricanes give captain Jordan Staal, 38, new deal

Veteran forward Jordan Staal, 38, who captained the Carolina Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup title in June, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy for postseason MVP along the way, signed a one-year contract extension with the club late Tuesday night.

Anaheim Ducks sign Cutter Gauthier, 22, to six-year contract

After creating salary-cap space with the release of Chris Kreider, the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday signed Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract, with GM Pat Verbeek saying in a statement that the 22-year-old left wing is "a major part of our young core."

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad

The Capitals told The Associated Press that Alex Ovechkin was asked to participate in an ad this summer for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party.

Wild sign head coach John Hynes to multiyear extension

The Wild have signed head coach John Hynes to a multiyear contract extension, the club announced Tuesday.