National Hockey

LAS VEGAS — Czech forward Tomas Hyka is the third player to sign with the expansion Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights announced the one-year, entry-level deal Thursday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Assistant coach Paul MacLean and the Anaheim Ducks have mutually parted ways at the conclusion of his contract. The Ducks announced MacLean's departure after two seasons Thursday.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Bokondji Imama to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Kings reached the deal Thursday, a few hours before the signing deadline for unsigned draft choices.

NASHVILLE — A good night's sleep has P.K. Subban more confident than ever about what the Nashville Predators will do on their own ice trailing the Pittsburgh Penguins 0-2 in the Stanley Cup Final.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have relinquished the rights to prospect forwards Giorgio Estephan and Gustav Possler by not signing them to contracts before an NHL deadline struck Thursday.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have promoted Andrew Brunette to assistant general manager, the latest post in the organization for one of the best players in franchise history.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Shawn Thornton is now a Florida Panthers executive. The recently retired forward was announced Thursday as the Panthers' new vice-president of business operations.

PITTSBURGH — The most powerful offence in hockey is proving too much for Pekka Rinne to handle.

PITTSBURGH — Prosecutors are dropping charges filed against a Tennessee man for throwing a catfish onto the rink in Pittsburgh during the opening of the Stanley Cup Final.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Kings have hired Dave Lowry as an assistant coach. The Kings announced the new addition to head coach John Stevens' staff Tuesday. Stevens already retained Bill Ranford as the Kings' goaltending coach.