National Hockey

CHICAGO — General manager Stan Bowman promised changes were coming after the Chicago Blackhawks were swept in the first round of the playoffs. Boy, he wasn't kidding.

CHICAGO — The St. Louis Blues acquired centre Brayden Schenn from the Philadelphia Flyers in completing two trades during the first round of the NHL draft Friday night.

CHICAGO — Nico over Nolan. The New Jersey Devils ended the long simmering debate on Friday night, making Nico Hischier the first No. 1 overall pick in franchise history.

CHICAGO — Two days after they were swept by the Nashville Predators, general manager Stan Bowman bubbled and boiled and promised change, above all, to the Chicago Blackhawks.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Patrick Eaves felt comfortable from the moment he stepped into the Anaheim Ducks' dressing room as a late-season rental player. The goal-scoring forward decided to stick around a whole lot longer. Eaves agreed to a three-year, $9.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes acquired centre Derek Stepan and goalie Antti Raanta from the New York Rangers on Friday for defenceman Anthony DeAngelo and the seventh overall pick in the draft.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Big changes were expected when Andrew Barroway became sole owner of the Arizona Coyotes earlier this month. The Coyotes didn't waste any time. The coach, the No. 1 goalie and the captain are gone.

CHICAGO — The New Jersey Devils have selected centre Nico Hischier with the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft. The 18-year-old Hischier is the highest drafted Swiss player in the NHL history.

CHICAGO — The Washington Capitals have re-signed right winger T.J. Oshie to a $46 million, eight-year contract. Oshie will count $5.75 million against the salary cap through the 2024-25 season.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Kris Russell to a four-year contract extension. Terms of the deal were not released, but it's reportedly worth a total of US$16 million.