NHL

The Detroit Red Wings re-signed forward Aaron Downey to a one-year, two-way undisclosed contract Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Whitney underwent surgery on his left foot Saturday and will miss at least the start of the 2008-09 season.

The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed center Joel Perreault to a two-year contract on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Flyers reached an agreement with head coach John Stevens on a two-year contract extension on Thursday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins broke ground on their new arena Thursday.

The New York Islanders have named reigning AHL coach of the year Scott Gordon head coach, making him the 14th head coach in franchise history. He has agreed to a multi-year contract with the team.

Catherine "Cammi" Granato will become the first woman inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame when she and a triumvirate of NHL stars will join the vast list of American greats in a ceremony in Denver, Colorado on October 10.

The Nashville Predators signed goaltender Chet Pickard to an entry-level contract on Monday.

The Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with defenseman Drew Doughty on Monday.

The Buffalo Sabres re-signed defenseman Teppo Numminen to a one-year contract Friday.