National Hockey

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have signed forward Michael Latta to a one-year contract. The two-way deal was announced on Tuesday.

CALGARY — Spencer Foo was "just another college invite" at the Calgary Flames summer development camp a year ago. Number of media interviews? "Zero.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have signed free-agent forward Brandon Bollig to a one-year contract. General manager Doug Wilson announced the deal Tuesday, adding a player known for his toughness.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Right winger Andre Burakovsky and the Washington Capitals have agreed to a $6 million, two-year contract. The team announced the deal with the restricted free agent on Tuesday.

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche have added another goal-scoring option by signing former No. 1 overall pick Nail Yakupov to a one-year deal. Yakupov was the top pick by Edmonton in the 2012 draft and was traded to St. Louis before last season.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired Marcus Kruger from the Vegas Golden Knights, the forward's second trade in three days. In the deal announced Tuesday, the Golden Knights picked up Carolina's fifth-round pick in the 2018 draft.

Kevin Shattenkirk could've gotten more money but took less to join the New York Rangers. Joe Thornton could've gotten a multiyear deal from someone but wanted to stay with the San Jose Sharks.

DALLAS — Right winger Alexander Radulov got the richest contract given to an unrestricted free agent this off-season when he signed a $31.25 million, five-year deal with the Dallas Stars.

After building up to a playoff run that ended in the second round yet again, the Washington Capitals are going through a salary-cap nightmare usually reserved for Stanley Cup champions.

Even though Alexander Radulov took 48 hours into NHL free agency to find a home, it was very much worth the wait. Radulov on Monday became the richest player in a restrained market by signing a $31.25 million, five-year deal with the Dallas Stars.