National Hockey

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have locked up another one of their young guns. Star centre Tim Stutzle has agreed to an eight-year, US$66.8-million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. The deal, which carries an average annual value of $8.

BROSSARD, Que. — Kirby Dach has agreed to a four-year, US$13.45-million contract with the Montreal Canadiens, the team announced Wednesday.

VANCOUVER — J.T. Miller didn't always feel like he was the kind of NHL player who could sign long-term contracts worth more than US$50 million.

OTTAWA — Defenceman Erik Brannstrom has signed a one-year deal with the Ottawa Senators. The US$900,000 contract is for the 2022-23 season.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have locked up a major piece, signing forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year deal. The club announced the US$56-million contract on social media Friday afternoon, ending speculation over the 29-year-old's future.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks signed forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year, $56 million contract Friday. The 29-year-old Miller was Vancouver’s leading scorer last season with 99 points on 32 goals and 67 assists in 80 games.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Ryan Murray to a one-year contract worth US$750,000. Murray appeared in 37 games for the Colorado Avalanche last season and recorded four assists.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed veteran forward Sam Gagner to a one-year, US$750,000 contract. Gagner, 33, had 13 goals and 18 assists in 81 games with Detroit last season. The London, Ont.

The Dallas Stars signed Jake Oettinger to a $12 million, three-year contract on Thursday, securing the young goaltender whose 64 saves in Game 7 of the playoffs capped the season in which he became the team's starter.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman Dmitry Kulikov from the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday in a trade for future considerations.