Articles by Doug Stolhand

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators signed centre Zack Smith to an entry-level contract, the club announced Thursday.Smith was the Sens’ third pick, 79th overall, in this year’s entry draft.

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators signed centre Zack Smith to an entry-level contract, the club announced Thursday.Smith was the Sens’ third pick, 79th overall, in this year’s entry draft.

Bryan McCabe could be on his way out of Toronto, but don’t expect anything to happen until at least Sept. 1.

Several media outlets are reporting McCabe is ready to waive his no-movement clause to allow the Leafs to trade the defenseman.

Bryan McCabe could be on his way out of Toronto, but don’t expect anything to happen until at least Sept. 1.

Several media outlets are reporting McCabe is ready to waive his no-movement clause to allow the Leafs to trade the defenseman.

Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueBUFFALO SABRES-Signed LW Jimmy Bonneau.ECHLLAS VEGAS WRANGLERS-Agreed to terms with D Jason Dest and C Brandon Kaleniecki.

Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueBUFFALO SABRES-Signed LW Jimmy Bonneau.ECHLLAS VEGAS WRANGLERS-Agreed to terms with D Jason Dest and C Brandon Kaleniecki.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Scott Gordon faced a probing question in the time between accepting the job as head coach of the New York Islanders and his introductory news conference.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Scott Gordon faced a probing question in the time between accepting the job as head coach of the New York Islanders and his introductory news conference.

EDMONTON – Glenn Anderson is set to join the Edmonton Oilers elite.The NHL team will retire Anderson’s No. 9 before a game against the Phoenix Coyotes on Jan.

EDMONTON – Glenn Anderson is set to join the Edmonton Oilers elite.The NHL team will retire Anderson’s No. 9 before a game against the Phoenix Coyotes on Jan.

PIESTANY, Slovakia – The Canadian under-18 hockey team was a pretty disappointed group when it left last year’s Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament.

PIESTANY, Slovakia – The Canadian under-18 hockey team is halfway to gold at the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament.Garrett Mitchell had a goal and an assist Wednesday as Canada edged defending champion Sweden 4-3.

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueNEW YORK ISLANDERS-Named Scott Gordon coach.SAN JOSE SHARKS-Re-signed F Lukas Kaspar.

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueNEW YORK ISLANDERS-Named Scott Gordon coach.SAN JOSE SHARKS-Re-signed F Lukas Kaspar.

NEW YORK – The New York Islanders hired Scott Gordon, the AHL coach of the year, on Tuesday night to replace dismissed head coach Ted Nolan.Gordon emerged as the choice of general manager Garth Snow after an extensive search following Nolan’s departure on July 14.

NEW YORK – The New York Islanders hired Scott Gordon, the AHL coach of the year, on Tuesday night to replace dismissed head coach Ted Nolan.Gordon emerged as the choice of general manager Garth Snow after an extensive search following Nolan’s departure on July 14 and agreed to a multi-year deal with the team.

One of the best moments Brett Hull ever experienced in a U.S. hockey uniform came when he was booed mercilessly by an arena full of Canadians.

One of the best moments Brett Hull ever experienced in a U.S. hockey uniform came when he was booed mercilessly by an arena full of Canadians.

EVELETH, Minn. – Brett Hull and longtime New York Rangers Brian Leetch and Mike Richter are members of the 2008 class of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

He hasn’t set a date to come to a decision, but Joe Sakic said it’s almost time to make up his mind.

“I needed some extra time this year,” Sakic told FM Sports Radio 104.