UPDATES AROUND THE NHL

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

* Mats Sundin has officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League after 18 seasons. The former Maple Leaf captain has registered career numbers of 564 goals, 785 assists for 1, 349 points, while playing in 1, 346 games.

* The Carolina Hurricanes and goaltender Cam Ward have agreed upon a six-year, $37 million contract extension.

* The Montreal Canadiens have suspended forward Sergei Kostistyn for refusing to report the clubs AHL affiliate in Hamilton. It has been reported that Kostistyn, 22, has now asked for trade.

* Washington Capitals' winger Chris Bourque has been claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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