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Free-agent Mikael Samuelsson says more than money attracted him to Vancouver

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:43:22 GMT

The money was a factor, but what also convinced free-agent forward Mikael Samuelsson to sign with the Vancouver Canucks was the team's potential to be a Stanley Cup contender.

Thata TMs all folks a ' Sens stumble to finish line

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:19:50 GMT

Toronto a Martin Gerber did it to them. And really, how else could this season have ended? Ottawa Senators forward Dany Heatley chases a loose puck against Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jeff Finger and goalie Martin Gerber during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto April 11, 2009.

Canucks Land Free-Agent Samuelsson

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:57:12 GMT

Free agent forward Mikael Samuelsson signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.

Jackets ink star sniper Nash to 8-year extension

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:23:55 GMT

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed All-Star sniper Rick Nash to an eight year, $62.4 million extension.

NHLPA investigating big boo boo by Blackhawks in qualifying offers for six players

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:01:11 GMT

TSN reports that the Chicago Blackhawks could be in a boatload of trouble: July 3, TSN : Sources tell TSN the NHL and the NHLPA are investigating what might have been an enormous mistake by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Weller having a Wild time in GP

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:40:32 GMT

Minnesota Wild forward Craig Weller gives pointers to Scott Ingraham and Jayden Ziegler at the Hockey Ministries International Christian Hockey Camp held at the Coke Centre.

Gustavsson still wrestling with choices

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:12:13 GMT

The Globe's team of hockey reporters and columnists brings the latest news and analysis from across the National Hockey League Friday, July 3, 2009 04:44 PM Gustavsson still wrestling with choices Tim Wharnsby W e talked today with Joe Resnick, the agent for Swedish free-agent goalie Jonas Gustavsson.

NHL Free Agency Capsules: Fedotenko takes pay cut to stay with ... - Brownsville Herald

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:05:00 GMT

PITTSBURGH - Turns out more than one player is willing to take a hometown discount to stay with the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. Ruslan Fedotenko signed a $1.8 million, one-year contract Friday, becoming the third forward to take a pay ...

Canucks land Samuelsson

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:43:21 GMT

Mikael Samuelsson is the latest player to leave the Detroit Red Wings. The free-agent winger signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.

Canucks pick up Mikael Samuelsson from Red Wings

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:42:43 GMT

The Canucks sure like Mikael Samuelsson's versatility, right-hand shot, and Stanley Cup ring.

Mikael Samuelsson's signing with the Vancouver Canucks leaves...

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:44:23 GMT

The Vancouver Canucks signed Mikael Samuelsson away from the Detroit Red Wings today, offering a bigger payday than the Red Wings could afford to give him.

Chicago also adds John Madden - Detroit News

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:39:00 GMT

Chicago -- The Blackhawks on Thursday signed John Madden, a center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the Devils. Madden, 36 and a former Michigan player, signed a one-year contract. He joins the Blackhawks a day after they signed forward ...

Khabibulin happy for new opportunity

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:58:22 GMT

Certain that his best years are not yet behind him, Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin was intent on securing a long-term contract, which was something the Edmonton Oilers were willing to offer.

NHL Free Agency Capsules: Canucks land free-agent winger Mikael Samuelsson

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:43:33 GMT

Free agent forward Mikael Samuelsson signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.

New York Rangers sign two-way deal with forward Tyler Arnason

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:31:56 GMT

Tyler Arnason signed a two-way contract with the New York Rangers on Friday. The 30-year-old spent last season with the Colorado Avalanche, scoring five goals and 22 points in 71 games.

Sources: NHL and NHLPA investigating Blackhawks over offers

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:29:05 GMT

Sources tell TSN the NHL and the NHLPA are investigating what might have been an enormous mistake by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Lots of player movement, but little improvement

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:11:48 GMT

NHL Notebook Lots of player movement, but little improvement Realistically, after all the shuffling that went on this week only one or two teams are significantly better, Eric Duhatschek writes Eric Duhatschek Last updated on Friday, Jul.

Salary CrunchShow us the money

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:58:40 GMT

Recession? Ha! Marian Hossa, Jay Bouwmeester, the Sedin twins and others made out nicely with new contracts.

Report: Canucks land Wings' free-agent Mikael Samuelsson

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:20:32 GMT

The Canadian Press is reporting that Mikael Samuelsson has become the latest player to leave the Detroit Red Wings.

Avs bring in Anderson to shore up goaltending

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:05:51 GMT

The Colorado Avalanche signed Craig Anderson to a two-year contract Wednesday, solidifying the club's shaky goaltending situation.

Khabibulin liked Oilers' commitment

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:52:14 GMT

Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin is pumped to come to Edmonton in a deal he says is more about the timeline than the bottom line.

Former P-Bruin St. Pierre signs with Ottawa

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:42:37 GMT

Lost amid the flurry of free-agent signings on Wednesday was Martin St. Pierre inking a one-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators.

Main Street closed Monday and Tuesday

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:40:43 GMT

On Monday and Tuesday, July 6 and 7, Route 131/Main Street in Southbridge will be closed to through traffic between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. between Walnut and Coombs streets.

Don't be too fast to give Flames Stanley Cup just yet

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:21:55 GMT

Bruce Dowbiggin Last updated on Thursday, Jul. 02, 2009 09:44PM EDT S ay this about the hockey media.

John Madden adds solid veteran presence to Chicago Blackhawks - Chicago Tribune

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:21:00 GMT

More evidence of the belief around the NHL that the Blackhawks are on the cusp of winning a Stanley Cup can be found in the signing of John Madden . The veteran center's agreement to join the Hawks after nine-plus seasons with the New Jersey Devils ...

NHL Headlines - Rotoworld.com

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:43:00 GMT

Rick Nash has agreed to an eight-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nash will earn an average of $7.8 million per season over the length of this contract. Since the Blue Jackets originally selected Nash with the first overall ...

Sources: NHL and NHLPA investigating Blackhawks over offers - TSN

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:28:00 GMT

Sources tell TSN the NHL and the NHLPA are investigating what might have been an enormous mistake by the Chicago Blackhawks. If not, there is the remote possibility the qualifying offers could be ruled invalid and the players listed above ...

Thanks to Hossa, Wings-Hawks rivalry should thrill us for years - Detroit Free Press

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Marian Hossa has agreed to a 12-year deal with the Blackhawks, but the contract has a few unique clauses. Like, if an opposing player sucker-punches a Blackhawk, Hossa is allowed to skip a game to go to the opposing player's wedding. What a ...

Free agent forward Mikael Samuelsson signed a three-year contract...

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:30:56 GMT

Free agent forward Mikael Samuelsson signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.

Roundup: Fedotenko re-signs with Penguins

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:12:45 GMT

Turns out more than one player is willing to take a hometown discount to stay with the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins .

NHL Free Agency Capsules: Mark Recchi agrees in principle with Bruins - Brownsville Herald

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:49:00 GMT

BOSTON - Mark Recchi has agreed to stay with the Boston Bruins. The NHL's sixth leading active goal scorer has agreed to a one-year deal, a person familiar with the negotiations said Thursday on condition of anonymity because final details were still ...

Veteran center Madden signed by Blackhawks - Reuters

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:38:00 GMT

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks acquired double Stanley Cup champion John Madden on a one-year contract on Thursday as they continued to beef up their team in free agent shopping. A day after signing high-scoring winger Marian Hossa to a ...

Blackhawks sign Madden - Northwest Herald

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:36:00 GMT

CHICAGO ? The Blackhawks signed John Madden on Thursday, adding a veteran center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the New Jersey Devils. The 36-year-old Madden signed a one-year contract. Terms were not disclosed. Madden helped the ...

Blackhawks Take Hossa & Kopecky - Tv20detroit.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:46:00 GMT

Maybe Marian Hossa's Stanley Cup jinx will end in Chicago. Boy would the Windy City faithful love that. Barring a trade, the Slovakian star forward will have 12 years to try to help the Blackhawks win their first Stanley Cup since 1961 and he may ...

Blackhawks sign Marian Hossa - Morris Daily Herald

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:56:00 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) ? The Chicago Blackhawks dipped deep into the NHL free-agent market by signing star forward Marian Hossa away from the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday with a 12-year, $62.8 million contract. Hossa, who surprisingly took a one-year deal ...

Blackhawks sign veteran center John Madden - ESPN.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:54:00 GMT

The 36-year-old Madden signed a one-year contract. Terms were not disclosed. Madden helped the Devils make the playoffs the last nine seasons, including Stanley Cup titles in 2000 and 2003. He has 140 goals and 157 assists for his career during the ...

Blackhawks sign Marian Hossa to 12-year deal - ESPN.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:54:00 GMT

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed star winger Marian Hossa to a 12-year deal. The deal is worth $62.8 million over the life of the contract -- an average of $5.233 million a year. Jim McIsaac/Getty Images A 12-year deal helped Marian Hossa leave the ...

Blackhawks sign veteran center Madden away from Devils - Rockford Register-Star

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:32:00 GMT

The Chicago Blackhawks signed John Madden on Thursday, adding a veteran center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the New Jersey Devils. The 36-year-old Madden signed a one-year contract. Terms were not disclosed. Madden helped the Devils ...

Blackhawks sign center and ex-Wolverine John Madden - Detroit Free Press

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:11:00 GMT

CHICAGO ? The Chicago Blackhawks signed former Michigan Wolverine John Madden today, adding a veteran center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the New Jersey Devils. The 36-year-old Madden signed a one-year contract. Terms were not ...

Hossa's big deal with Blackhawks tops busy NHL day - WTOP Radio

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:11:00 GMT

(AP) - Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. And instead of taking a discount on a one-year deal to take a shot at a Stanley Cup title, Hossa cashed in a ...

Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day - PR Inside

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:54:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) - Just when the slowing global economy was expected to diminish spending for NHL free agents, Slovak wing Marian Hossa hit the open market again. And instead of taking a discount on a one-year deal to take another shot at a Stanley Cup ...

What recession? NHL teams dole out big dollars on first day of free ... - Chicago Tribune

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:25:00 GMT

FILE - In this May 12, 2009, file photo, Detroit Red Wings right wing Marian Hossa, left, of Slovakia, shoves Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger aside during a second-round NHL hockey playoff game in Anaheim, Calif. The Chicago Blackhawks said ...

Chicago Blackhawks sign Marian Hossa - Chicago Sun-Times

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:07:00 GMT

The Hawks confirmed they have signed Marian Hossa, the veteran forward who scored 40 goals for the Detroit Red Wings last season. Canada's TSN reported that Hossa signed a 12-year contract that will pay him $5.2 million per season. ? Click to ...

Blackhawks pry Hossa from Wings with 12-year deal - PR Inside

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:38:00 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks dipped deep into the NHL free-agent market by signing star forward Marian Hossa away from the Detroit Red Wings with a 12-year, $62.8 million contract on Wednesday. Hossa, who surprisingly took a one-year deal ...

Blackhawks pry Hossa from Wings with 12-year deal - PR Inside

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:38:00 GMT

Blackhawks sign Marian Hossa, Kopecky - NHL.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:31:00 GMT

Hossa signs massive 12-year contract with Blackhawks - Sporting News

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:09:00 GMT

Marian Hossa, who took a one-year deal with the defending champion Red Wings last summer, cashed in this year. CHICAGO ? Marian Hossa's hockey odyssey appears to have reached its final destination. The free-agent winger has signed a massive 12-year ...

Hossa Not a Villian; Red Wings Still Edge Blackhawks - Bleacherreport.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:55:00 GMT

Marian Hossa, the magician, pulls another disappearing act as he banishes to another rival. Or is that a reference to his 2009 playoff performance as a Detroit Red Wing? Regardless of what it is, it?s apparent that Mr. Hossa is a businessman. After ...