Hockey

TORONTO — Commissioner Gary Bettman said the money took some work, but the negotiation process was otherwise smooth for its newest broadcast rights deal in Canada. Rogers Communications Inc.

TORONTO (AP) — The NHL and Rogers Communications announced a new 12-year national media rights deal Wednesday to air games on multiple platforms in Canada.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward David Tomasek to a one-year contract and forward Josh Samanski to a two-year entry level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

Macklin Celebrini had plenty to figure out. The talented centre selected first overall at last June's NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks would be playing close to his adopted home.

Pittsburgh Penguins (30-34-11, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (41-28-7, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Anaheim Ducks (33-33-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (35-27-12, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9:30 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (51-20-4, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (45-21-8, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights and the Winnipeg Jets face off in Western Conference play.

Edmonton Oilers (43-26-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (20-44-10, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks take on the Edmonton Oilers after losing three games in a row.

Los Angeles Kings (42-23-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (34-29-12, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Hockey Club take on the Los Angeles Kings in Western Conference play.

Nashville Predators (27-40-8, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (49-21-4, in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Nashville Predators as winners of six consecutive games.