NHL

Two weeks after acquiring Evangelista from Nashville, Sunny Mehta secured his services for the next half decade.

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.

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."

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.

These are five observations from the Pittsburgh Penguins' Prospect Tournament.

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.