Nieto signs two-year contract to stay with Sharks

Matt Nieto signed a two-year contract to stay with the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 28-year-old forward could have become an unrestricted free agent July 28. He scored seven points (five goals, two assists) … Continue reading

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin Wins Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

NEW YORK – Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is the 2020-21 recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of … Continue reading

Barkov of Panthers wins Selke Trophy as best defensive forward

NEW YORK – Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers is the 2020-21 recipient of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, recognizing “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. … Continue reading