Hockey

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman William Villeneuve to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 23-year-old from Sherbrooke, Que.

Alex Ovechkin has partnered with a Russian technology company to produce a movie, series or documentary about his NHL career. Yandex and its streaming platform, Kinopoisk, announced the agreement Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer to a three-year, entry level contract.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer to a three-year, entry level contract. The NHL team announced the deal Monday right around the time the young defenceman from Hamilton, Ont.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nicholas Robertson to a one-year contract extension for US$1.825 million. The 23-year-old from Pasadena, Calif., scored 15 goals and had seven assists in 69 games for Toronto this past season.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Forward Alex Laferriere has agreed to a three-year, US$12.3 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Forward Alex Laferriere has agreed to a three-year, $12.3 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings.

VANCOUVER — When Sarah Nurse first stepped onto the Aquabus dock at Vancouver’s Granville Island, she was a little apprehensive.

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Graham James, a convicted sex offender and former junior hockey coach.

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has invited 30 players to a national women's team orientation camp in Calgary in preparation for the 2026 Olympic Games. Four goaltenders, 10 defenders and 16 forwards have been summoned to the women's camp Aug.