Briefs: Capitals sign former Hurricanes C Aucoin

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Washington Capitals signed free-agent center Keith Aucoin to a two-year contract Thursday. The 29-year-old Aucoin split last season between the Carolina Hurricanes and the AHL's Albany River Rats. He played 38 games for Carolina, scoring five goals with eight assists. Aucoin played college hockey at Norwich, where he became the school's career leader in goals (114) and assists (124). Full story Blues keep Stastny for next two seasons ST. LOUIS -- Forward Yan Stastny signed a two-year contract to stay with the St. Louis Blues. The 25-year-old Stastny is the son of Hall of Famer Peter Stastny. He played in 12 games last year and had one goal and one assist. Stastny was an eighth-round pick by the Bruins in the 2002 draft. His father concluded his career with the Blues and they're the second father-son... [read full story]