Mike Modano walked away from the NHL on Friday with tears, signing an honorary one-day contract so he could retire after 21 seasons as a member of the Dallas Stars. Share on Facebook
The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild forward Brad Staubitz and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski indefinitely after separate incidents in a Friday night preseason game between the teams. Share on Facebook
Flyers winger Wayne Simmonds, who is black, had a banana thrown at him from the stands on Thursday night during a 4-3 exhibition loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Share on Facebook
The Flyers’ Jody Shelley has been suspended a total of 10 games and fined for a hit that drove the Maple Leafs’ Darryl Boyce face-first into the boards on Wednesday. Share on Facebook
Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara will return to the ice for the home preseason opener against the New York Islanders after missing time with a knee injury. Share on Facebook
The Carolina Hurricanes re-signed president and GM Jim Rutherford to a four-year extension, the team announced Thursday. Share on Facebook
Bruins forward Nathan Horton says he’s ready to get back in games but he understands why the team is taking it slow as he returns from a concussion. Share on Facebook
A hit from behind in a preseason game has earned Flames forward Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond a seat for the rest of preseason and the Flames’ season opener, the NHL announced Thursday. Share on Facebook
Columbus Blue Jackets forward R.J. Umberger has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep him with the club through the 2016-17 season. Share on Facebook
Forward Marian Hossa appeared in Chicago Blackhawks training camp for the first time Wednesday but with a heavy heart. Hossa was excused from the first few days of practice while attending a memorial for good friend and former NHL player Pavol Demitra. Share on Facebook
