Keys to the offseason: Free agency, draft plans for every eliminated NHL team

Johnny Oduya is headed to the Eastern Conference. The 35-year-old defenseman signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Ottawa Senators. The contract could be worth up to $1.25 million with incentives. Oduya, who the Blackhawks re-acquired prior to the trade deadline last season from the Dallas Stars, finished with two goals and seven assists in 52 games between the two teams. It comes to no one’s surprise that the Blackhawks didn’t re-sign the veteran defenseman. After being swept in the first round of the playoffs last season by the Nashville Predators, Stan Bowman has made it clear the Blackhawks are headed in a different direction, and their offseason has been plenty of busy so far. Headline

PITTSBURGH — If you spent any time around a water cooler Tuesday, you probably heard Jaromir Jagr’s name thrown around at least once. Jagr, who will turn 46 in two weeks, was waived Sunday by the Calgary Flames. He cleared waivers and will return to his native Czech Republic to continue his playing