Ice hockey
Bowen Byram scores hat-trick on Blackhawks debut
The defenceman netted the overtime winner as Chicago beat Minnesota 4-3 in pre-season, months after signing a six-year, $12.5m-per-year deal.
Buffalo Sabres
Penguins Beat Sabres 4-1 in Preseason Clash
Dewar, Rust and Cederblom scored as Pittsburgh downed Buffalo 4-1 in NHL preseason action, part of a busy night of exhibition games across the league.
Matthew Barnaby Backs Kucherov's Take on Modern Hockey
Ex-NHL forward Matthew Barnaby agrees with Nikita Kucherov that today's game is faster but lacks hockey IQ, especially on third and fourth lines.
Noah Östlund signs eight-year extension with Buffalo
The 22-year-old forward's new deal runs through 2034/35 at a 6.6m dollar cap hit, replacing his current contract well ahead of its 2026/27 expiry.
Jean-Sébastien Dea Retires at 32
Former NHL and KHL forward Jean-Sébastien Dea has ended his career after winning the German title with Eisbären Berlin last season.