NHL

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."

The New Jersey Devils signed forward Luke Evangelista, 24, to a five-year contract extension on 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.

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.

The Detroit franchise promotes its assistant general manager as the search for Steve Yzerman's permanent replacement continues.

Notes from the Central including speculation that Connor Hellebuyck won't report to training camp, a former NHL veteran joins Utah, and more.

With the American Hockey League season set to commence in a few weeks' time, former San Jose Sharks prospect Thomas Bordeleau has signed with the Rochester Americans on an AHL-level contract.

Alex Newhook has turned his opportunity in Montreal into a major payday, signing a four-year, $22.2 million extension with the Canadiens after beginning his career as a first-round pick and Stanley Cup champion with the Avalanche.