St. Louis recalls former Golden Knights 2023 first-round draft pick

The St. Louis Blues have recalled forward Zach Dean from AHL affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds.

Dean was acquired by the Blues from the Golden Knights on Feb. 26, 2023. He was originally drafted by the Golden Knights in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft.

■ Golden Knights: The Golden Knights Foundation raised nearly $1.2 million through the support of fans and sponsors at “A Golden Knight,” the organization’s annual gala held Sunday at Intrigue at Wynn Las Vegas. Funds raised at the gala will be donated to local organizations and other efforts to support the Las Vegas community.

■ Hurricanes: Carolina re-signed forward Brendan Lemieux to a $775,000 contract for next season. Lemieux has recorded three points and gotten into three fights in 25 games for the Hurricanes.