NHL

The Los Angeles Kings boosted their offense on Friday, acquiring All-Star forward Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche in a three-player deal.

The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly under investigation by the NHL for failing to tender qualifying offers to several restricted free agents by the league's set deadline.

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash was signed to an eight-year extension on Friday through the 2017-18 season.

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Ruslan Fedotenko to a one-year contract on Friday.

The Vancouver Canucks signed free agent right wing Mikael Samuelsson to a three-year contract on Friday. Per club policy, financial terms of the pact were not disclosed.

The New York Rangers inked forward Tyler Arnason to a two-way contract on Friday.

The Carolina Hurricanes agreed to terms with forward Chad LaRose on a two-year contract worth $3.4 million on Thursday.

The Florida Panthers bolstered their defensive corps Thursday by signing both Jordan Leopold and Clay Wilson.

The Boston Bruins re-signed veteran winger Mark Recchi to a one-year contract on Thursday. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.

The Los Angeles Kings have reached an agreement on a four-year contract with former Penguins blueliner Rob Scuderi.