Minnesota Wild trim payroll and ship Dmitry Kulikov (31), a well-traveled defenseman, to Anaheim Ducks

ANAHEIM. Calif. Anaheim Ducks Becomed defenseman Dmitry Kulikov The following are the Minnesota Wild Wednesday: Trade for future considerations Kulikov, 31, had seven goals and 17 assists. He also received a plus-23 rating of over 80 games for the Wild last season. The Wild signed Kulikov to a two year contract last summer as a … Read more

Sony Michel, a veteran RB, is released by the Miami Dolphins as a trim roster

5:15 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — The Dolphins Veteran running back released Sony Michel On Monday, they used 13 of the moves that they made prior to Tuesday’s deadline in order to reduce their roster to 53 players. The Dolphins also released wide receivers Mohamed Sanu, defensive back Quincy Wilson and offensive linemen Adam … Read more

Montreal Canadiens reduce Jeff Petry’s salary and send him to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he is 34 years old.

The Montreal Canadiens traded veteran defenseman Jeff PetryForward Ryan PoehlingTo the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday, in return for defenseman Mike Matheson A fourth-round draft selection in 2023. Petry is signed with a $6.25 Million salary-cap hit. Montreal did not receive any of Petry’s salary. The veteran of 12 years has been a part of 803 NHL … Read more

Dallas Mavericks bounceback, reduce Phoenix Suns’ lead at 2-1 but realize they are not satisfied.

DALLAS — Mavericks superstar Luka DoncicHe felt he let his teammates down by his “horrible” defense effort in the second half of Game 2 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Phoenix Suns. His backcourt partner Jalen BrunsonHis performance during the 0-2 trip in Phoenix was summarized by one word: “Terrible.” They arrived together at the … Read more