National Hockey

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. is considering selling the NHL team.

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers have agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with forward Lias Andersson, the No. 7 overall pick last month. Terms of the deal announced Thursday were not disclosed.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed Andrei Loktionov, the Russian centre who won a Stanley Cup ring with the club in 2012. The Kings confirmed the professional tryout contract Thursday.

EDMONTON — Veteran defenceman Andrew Ference, who won a Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011, has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 16 NHL seasons.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Joey Laleggia to a one-year contract.

LOS ANGELES — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby won the ESPY Award for best NHL player on Wednesday night.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes and defenceman Jaccob Slavin have agreed to a seven-year contract extension. General manager Ron Francis on Wednesday said the deal begins in 2018-19 and will carry an average annual value of $5.

HALIFAX — Sidney Crosby says he wasn't paying attention to those questioning whether he should continue playing hockey after suffering another concussion during this spring's NHL playoffs.

The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenceman Evan McEneny to a two-year, two-way contract. The 23-year-old Hamilton native had eight goals and 15 assists in 64 games with the American Hockey League's Utica Comets last season.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes hired Steve Patterson as president and CEO on Wednesday, hoping the longtime sports executive can help solve their ongoing arena issue.