National Hockey

CALGARY — The possibility of a hockey idol walking through their dressing room door had the youngest Calgary Flames shaking their heads in amazement Monday.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forward Vinnie Hinostroza to Rockford of the American Hockey League.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Alex Formenton to a three-year entry-level contract.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild will start the regular season without veteran left wing Zach Parise, who has been slowed by a back injury.

VANCOUVER — After missing the playoffs a third time in four years, the Vancouver Canucks looked in the mirror last spring and finally came to terms with a reality that was clear for almost everyone else to see. The team is rebuilding.

EDMONTON — Talk about a bull's eye on your back. In the space of one year, the Edmonton Oilers have gone from the NHL's punch line franchise to Canada's best hope to bring the Stanley Cup north of the border.

Arizona Coyotes forward Max Domi called for stricter immigration controls on Sunday in the wake of a violent attack in Edmonton. Domi is the son of former NHL enforcer Tie Domi and was born in Winnipeg.

HONOLULU — Kyle Lowry led the way with 17 points in just 15 minutes as the Toronto Raptors opened their pre-season in Honolulu with a 121-113 win over the L.A. Clippers on Sunday.

Arizona Coyotes forward Max Domi called for stricter immigration controls following a violent attack in Edmonton, Alberta.

LAS VEGAS — Nick DeSimone broke a tie midway through the third period in the San Jose Sharks' 5-3 exhibition victory over the expansion Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night.