Yzerman: Players with doubts should return

Steve Yzerman and Joe Nieuwendyk were forced into retirement by injuries and never really had to wrestle with the decision about when to call it a career.

Roenick agrees to return to Sharks

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jeremy Roenick agreed to a one-year contract Wednesday to return to the San Jose Sharks after his revitalizing comeback season with the club.

Roenick, a 19-year veteran, had 14 goals and 19 assists for the Sharks after coming out of semi-retirement for another shot at the Stanley Cup. The nine-time all-star became the third American-born player to score 500 career goals in early November, and the sometimes outspoken forward earned praise for his quiet veteran leadership and steady play.

Quenneville will not return as Avs coach

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche want to play a faster, more attacking brand of hockey, similar to the style that brought them two Stanley Cup titles.

Now, they’re looking for a coach who fits that description.

Murray closes door on Emery return

OTTAWA — Less than two days after the Ottawa Senators were swept out of the playoffs by the Pittsburgh Penguins, general manager Bryan Murray has already begun compiling his off-season to-do list.