National Hockey

Corey Perry met with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman this week and remains eligible to sign with any team, according to a person with knowledge of the meeting.

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has settled on Keith Pelley, chief executive of golf's DP World Tour and former president of Rogers Media, as its new president and CEO, according to a source.

CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks center Connor Bedard is expected to miss six to eight weeks after he had surgery to repair his fractured jaw. The team announced the operation and timeline for the 18-year-old rookie on Wednesday.

Chicago Blackhawks rookie star Connor Bedard will be out of the lineup six-to-eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair his broken jaw, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

Don Granato is a big believer in the talent of women’s hockey players — he's had an up-close view for years. "It's pure entertainment if you love the sport of hockey,” Granato said.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have claimed defenceman Gustav Lindstrom on waivers from the Montreal Canadiens, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The 25-year-old Swede has three goals, an assist and six penalty minutes in 14 games this season.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — While the Washington Capitals try to return to the playoffs with the third-oldest roster in the NHL, coaches and players kept a keen eye on the world junior championship in Sweden.

TORONTO — Former NHL defenceman Jay Harrison sees an advantage in using his experiences to help current players lower their guard about mental health.

DALLAS (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury’s quest to claim sole possession of second place in career NHL goaltending wins will wait until Friday.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Ilya Samsonov from their American Hockey League affiliate on Wednesday. The Leafs placed the struggling Samsonov on waivers Dec. 31. He cleared the next day and was sent to the Toronto Marlies.