Ice hockey
Maple Leafs Sign Nick Blankenburg to PTO
Toronto add defenceman Nick Blankenburg on a professional tryout deal; a roster spot must open before a full contract can follow.
Nashville Predators
Connor Ingram Retires from Hockey at 29
The goaltender is stepping away after five NHL seasons with Nashville, Arizona, Utah and Edmonton to pursue a career in psychology.
Alexander Nikishin Draws Interest From Nashville
Insider Elliotte Friedman says the Carolina defenceman, a restricted free agent, could use Zeev Buium's $9.38m-a-year Vancouver deal as a benchmark.
Ilya Safonov Adjusts to Vancouver Grocery Prices
Vancouver Canucks forward Ilya Safonov shared his culture shock over Canadian grocery costs, later finding relief at a Russian market called Alyonka.