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Buccaneers Announce Dave Allison as New Head Coach - OurSports Central

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:13:00 GMT

URBANDALE, IA - The Des Moines Buccaneers announced today the hiring of veteran hockey player and former Iowa Stars head coach Dave Allison. Allison will step in as the Bucs Head Coach while former Buccaneer bench coach J.P. Paris? remains the ...

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Top draft coice aims to make Avs this year - Syracuse Post-Standard

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:40:00 GMT

(AP) ? DENVER - Matt Duchene has never set the bar low for himself. The first-round draft choice of the Colorado Avalanche and third overall pick in last weekend's NHL Entry Draft indicated that he would continue to keep the bar high. "I really ...

Avs? Top Pick Has High Hopes For 2009 - Krextv.com

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:46:00 GMT

(AP)?Matt Duchene believes he is ready to play for the Colorado Avalanche. ?I really want to make the team this year and I think I?m real close,? said Duchene, the third overall pick in last weekend?s NHL Entry Draft and Colorado?s ...

FoxSports.com Photo Gallery - FOXSports.com

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:42:00 GMT

Second overall draft pick Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning, first overall pick John Tavares of the New York Islanders and third overall pick Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche pose for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the ...

Notable names among NHL free agents for those GMs ready to pay - Canada East

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:23:00 GMT

The lack of major trades at the NHL draft in Montreal on the weekend indicates the men who control the purse strings are feeling conservative. The NHL's salary cap increased just $100,000 to US$56.8 million for 2009-10 after leaps of $5 million or ...

Duchene eyes playing for Avalanche this season - FOXSports.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:05:00 GMT

DENVER (AP) - Matt Duchene believes he is ready to play for the Colorado Avalanche . "I really want to make the team this year and I think I'm real close," said Duchene, the third overall pick in last weekend's NHL Entry Draft and Colorado's highest ...

Duchene eyes playing for Colorado Avalanche this season - TSN

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:54:00 GMT

DENVER -- Matt Duchene believes he's ready to play for the Colorado Avalanche. "I really want to make the team this year and I think I'm real close," said Duchene, the third overall pick in last weekend's NHL Entry Draft and Colorado's highest ...

Ian Laperriere - Roto Times

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:17:00 GMT

June 12, 2009 TSN is reporting that Ian Laperriere has rejected the latest offer from the Colorado Avalanche and will likely become an unrestriced free agent. The Avalanche offered him a one-year deal worth less than the $1.15 million he made last ...

Swedish right wing Samuelsson joins Canucks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:31:05 GMT

The Vancouver Canucks beefed up their offense by signing Swedish right winger Mikael Samuelsson on a three-year contract, the team said on Friday.

Clowe heads back to shark tank

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:08:24 GMT

The San Jose Sharks have agreed on a four-year deal with 26-year-old restricted free agent forward Ryane Clowe, according to ESPN.

Colorado Avalanche reach two-year agreement with veteran goaltender - Chicago Tribune

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:53:00 GMT

DENVER (AP) ? The Colorado Avalanche have signed free agent goalie Craig Anderson to a two-year contract. Anderson, who agreed to terms Wednesday, spent the past three seasons with the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old Anderson ranked third in the ...

Nash and Jackets reach agreement

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:57 GMT

Nash and Jackets reach agreement Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash celebrates after scoring against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec.

Avalanche sign free agent goalie Craig Anderson - Contra Costa Times

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:29:00 GMT

DENVER?The Colorado Avalanche have signed free agent goalie Craig Anderson to a two-year contract. Anderson, who agreed to terms Wednesday, spent the past three seasons with the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old Anderson ranked third in the league ...

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 .

Latest rumblings: Radulov's Russian dilemma, Biron's future and who needs D

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:08:43 GMT

Interesting to read the Nashville papers today and see Predators GM David Poile announce that star winger Alexander Radulov will not be returning from Russia.

Flyers agree to terms with Boucher, Laperriere - FOXSports.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:31:00 GMT

The team announced the agreements with the unrestricted free agents in a conference call Wednesday, the first time of the NHL free-agent season. Laperriere had seven goals, 12 assists and 163 penalty minutes last season with the Avalanche , his third ...

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.

Ian Laperriere Signs 3-year Deal With The Flyers - Denver Channel

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:31:00 GMT

The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with rugged forward Ian Laperriere. Laperriere had seven goals, 12 assists and 163 penalty minutes last season with the Avalanche, his third with Colorado. He has also played for St. Louis, the New York ...

Selanne, Recchi expect '09-10 to be their last

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:47:12 GMT

A pair of longtime NHL veterans expect the 2009-10 season will be their last. Anaheim Ducks forward Teemu Selanne and Boston Bruins winger Mark Recchi, who have combined for more than 35 NHL seasons of experience, said Friday that their farewell tour has arrived.

Avs ink bruiser Koci - Raleigh News & Observer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:38:00 GMT

The Colorado Avalanche signed free agent forward David Koci to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed, but NHL.com states the value is $575,000. "David is a fierce competitor who will add grit and toughness to our lineup ...

Nycholat's back: Nice to see you again, Lawrence

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:45:55 GMT

The Vancouver Canucks brought depth defenceman Lawrence Nycholat back to the organization on Thursday.

Canucks sign three for depth

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:35:13 GMT

The Vancouver Canucks signed a trio of players Thursday, including depth defenceman Lawrence Nycholat, who was on their NHL roster for most of last season before he was lost on waivers to Calgary in early March.

Colorado Avs sign free agent Koci to contract - PR Inside

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:21:00 GMT

DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche signed Czech free agent forward David Koci to a one-year contract on Wednesday. The financial terms weren't disclosed. The 28-year-old Koci appeared in 37 combined games with the Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Louis ...

Gustavsson waiting it out

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:11:37 GMT

The Monster is still on the loose. Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke was in Sweden again yesterday attempting to sign free agent goaltender Jonas Gustavsson, known in hockey circles as The Monster.

Chiefs Extend Qualifying Offers To Eight Players - OurSports Central

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:31:00 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - The Johnstown Chiefs, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets, and the AHL's Lake Erie Monsters and Syracuse Crunch announced today that the team has extended qualifying offers to the following eight ...

Blueshirts Sign Aranson, Two Others

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:07:36 GMT

The Ranges signed center Tyler Arnason today to a two-way contract. Arnason, 30, played for the Avalanche last season totaling five goals and 17 assists in 71 games.

Rangers sign Tyler Arnason, two others

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:58:00 GMT

The Rangers added some depth by signing Avalanche forward Tyler Arnason to a two-way contract Friday.

Dallas Stars sign defenseman Karlis Skrastins to two-year, $2.75 ... - Pegasus News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:07:00 GMT

DALLAS ? The Dallas Stars finally dove into the free agent pool Thursday, signing defenseman Karlis Skrastins to a two year, $2.75 million contract that will count just $1.375 million against the salary cap. Skrastins had previously played last ...

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.

TheStar.com | Sports | Bruins sign AHL's top defenceman - Toronto Star

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:23:00 GMT

BOSTON ? The Boston Bruins have signed defenceman Johnny Boychuk to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal announced late Wednesday were not disclosed. The 25-year-old Boychuk won the Eddie Shore Award as the American Hockey League's outstanding ...

Holmgren likes the way Flyers are shaping up

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:32:53 GMT

"Ian is a warrior -- he's one of those players who will do whatever he can to win.

Veterans, youth make up invites

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:09:28 GMT

Team Canada Men's Olympic Hockey Executive Director Steve Yzerman and head coach Mike Babcock look on during a news conference to announce Team Canada's 2010 Winter Olympic Men's Hockey coaching staff.

Boston Bruins sign three players as NHL free agency period begins - Union-News & Sunday Republican

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:38:00 GMT

(AP) -- BOSTON - The Boston Bruins have signed defenceman Johnny Boychuk to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal announced late Wednesday were not disclosed. The 25-year-old Boychuk won the Eddie Shore Award as the American Hockey League's ...

NHL: Canada s gold medal dream takes shape

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:08:28 GMT

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby headlined the short-list of Canada players who will be handed the task of winning gold at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Two Bolts invited to Hockey Canada camp, but not Stamkos - Tampa Bay Online

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:52:00 GMT

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos was left off the list of invitees to Team Canada's Olympic orientation camp, which will be held in Calgary August 24-27. Tampa Bay veterans Vinny Lecavalier and Marty St. Louis were invited. So was former ...

Victoria Salmon Kings hockey player Robin Gomez found not guilty of assault

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:46:31 GMT

Former Salmon Kings player Robin Gomez has been found not guilty of assault causing bodily harm in connection with an on-ice incident last year.

Panthers sign D Leopold to one-year deal - CNN Sports Illustrated

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:44:00 GMT

The move came on the second day of free agency, one day after Florida assistant general manager Randy Sexton had said that the chances of signing Leopold appeared "remote." "I'm pumped to get it done," Sexton said Thursday. "We are absolutely ...

Rangers agree to terms with Arnason, Locke, Parenteau

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:59:43 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.

An Editorial of the 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:38:06 GMT

In the Mile High City, most of the media's attention, and that of the fans, has been directed towards the Denver Broncos.

Arnason signs with Rangers - Winnipeg Sun

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:57:00 GMT

NEW YORK ? Tyler Arnason signed a two-way contract with the New York Rangers on Friday. The 30-year-old Manitoba native spent last season with the Colorado Avalanche, scoring five goals and 22 points in 71 games. He joins his fourth NHL team after ...

Panthers sign D Leopold to 1-year deal

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:30:21 GMT

Defenseman Jordan Leopold, acquired in the deal that sent the rights to defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to Calgary, signed a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Rangers agree to terms with Arnason, Locke, Parenteau - TSN

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:45:00 GMT

NEW YORK - 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. He joins his fourth NHL team after stops in Chicago ...

Breaking down Team Canada's summer squad choices

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:26:17 GMT

Team Canada released its summer camp invitations list on Thursday. Given that there are enough players on the list to ice two separate teams, there are few omissions , though there are some questionable inclusions.

Leopold signs with Panthers

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:12:23 GMT

Leopold signs with Panthers Jordan Leopold #40 of the Calgary Flames skates in warm ups prior to his first game as a Flame against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center March 5, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Free-agent Mikael Samuelsson says more than money attracted him to ... - News1130.com

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:38:00 GMT

VANCOUVER, B.C. - 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. Samuelsson, who won a Cup with the Detroit Red Wings ...

LeBrun blog

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:49:04 GMT

How will second-wave free agents like Kovalev, Koivu fare in market? I take you back to a conversation I had with an NHL GM last weekend in Montreal.

Samuelsson: More than money attracted me to Vancouver - Sporting News

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:07:00 GMT

VANCOUVER -- 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. Samuelsson, who won a Cup with the Detroit Red Wings, agreed ...

Leopold commits to play for Panthers

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:41:17 GMT

Jordan Leopold played for Colorado and Calgary last season. Jordan Leopold committed to a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Canucks make three more signings

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:23:40 GMT

The Vancouver Canucks have signed defencemen Nolan Baumgartner and Lawrence Nycholat and forward Matt Pope.