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NHL notebook: July 4

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:32:25 GMT

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

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NewNash re-ups with Jackets for 8 years

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:15:12 GMT

Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.

Kings trade for left wing Ryan Smyth

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Unable to find a productive winger in the free-agent market, the Kings went the trade route Friday to acquire veteran left wing Ryan Smyth from Colorado for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick in 2010.

NHL: Fedotenko is 3d Penguin to take pay cut - Philadelphia Inquirer

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:59:00 GMT

It 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 yesterday, becoming the third forward to take a pay cut so ...

Blue Jackets Grant $62.4 million for Nash's extension - Denver Post

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:59:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio ? Rick Nash and the Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Columbus general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday night. The Canadian ...

Nash gets huge deal from Blue Jackets

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:38:47 GMT

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash was signed to an eight-year extension on Friday through the 2017-18 season.

Nash gets huge deal from Blue Jackets - WJLA

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:31:00 GMT

(Sports Network) - Columbus Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash was signed to an eight-year extension on Friday through the 2017-18 season. The Columbus Dispatch reports Nash's deal is worth a total of $62.4 million and is an annual salary cap hit of $7.8 ...

Pens re-sign ex-Bolt

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:29:49 GMT

The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward Ruslan Fedotenko, who joined the team a year ago as a free agent.

BRIEFLY: Chisox's Quentin to begin rehab assignment in Triple-A

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:20:28 GMT

Chicago White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin, on the disabled list since May 29, will begin a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Charlotte.

NHL: Fedotenko is 3d Penguin to take pay cut

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:01:00 GMT

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

Selanne: next season his last

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Anaheim forward Teemu Selanne says his next NHL season will be his last. Selanne, a 10-time All-Star, celebrated his 39th birthday Friday.

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

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:54:16 GMT

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

Columbus signs star winger Rick Nash to eight-year contract extension - News1130.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:40:00 GMT

Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash chases the puck during the third period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks March 13, 2009, in Chicago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Nam Y. Huh COLUMBUS, Ohio - Rick Nash and the Blue Jackets have reached agreement ...

Blue Jackets, Rick Nash agree on contract to keep him with club for 8 ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:33:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday night ...

Blue Jackets captain Nash signs eight-year extension

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:29:34 GMT

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed captain Rick Nash to an eight-year contract extension, the team said Friday.

It's a wash -- Stewart slides to another pole

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:25:52 GMT

Tony Stewart will start from a familiar spot tonight at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

The Buzz: Tour de France starts Saturday

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:54:42 GMT

Tour de France rolls todayThe Tour de France is ready for another edition with Lance Armstrong, and todays opening stage may show whether hes ready to challenge for another title.

Blue Jackets captain Nash signs eight-year extension - The Guardian

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:50:00 GMT

Rick is our captain, the foundation of our team and one of the elite players in the NHL," general manager Scott Howson said on the team's website (http://bluejackets.nhl.com). "We are very happy he will continue to call Columbus home for many years."

Next season likely Recchi's last

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:44:21 GMT

Mark Recchi wants one last chance to be a Stanley Cup champ again. The 41-year-old Recchi, who signed a one-year deal to return to the Bruins on Thursday, said during a conference call Friday that he'll likely call it quits after next season.

Pens re-sign ex-Bolt - Tampa Bay Online

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:15:00 GMT

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward Ruslan Fedotenko, who joined the team a year ago as a free agent. The 30-year-old winger had 16 goals and 23 assists in 65 regular-season games, before ...

Woods keeps grip, takes one-shot lead

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:53:32 GMT

Tiger Woods had a stretch of five holes when he hit bunkers and rough instead of fairways but shot 4-under 66 to take a one-shot lead at his AT&T National with the lowest 36-hole score ever at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.

Richards has fastest 400 time of year

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:37:59 GMT

Richards extends Golden League streak Former Texas Longhorn Sanya Richards won the Bislett Games 400 meters in 49.23 seconds in Oslo for the fastest women's time of the year.

NHL Headlines - Rotoworld.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:32:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Kings have acquired Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Kyle Quincey, Tom Preissing and a fifth round draft pick. Colorado was reportedly interested in freeing up some cap space and trading Smyth accomplishes that ...

Leafs fall short of Nash

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:00:38 GMT

After efforts by the Maple Leafs to land the Sedin Twins and Richmond Hill native Mike Cammalleri fell short earlier this week, there were hopes throughout the city that Brampton's Rick Nash might somehow be wooed to Toronto when he became eligible to be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2010.

Report: Blue Jackets ink Nash to huge deal

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:42:34 GMT

The Columbus Dispatch reported Friday that forward Rick Nash had signed an eight-year, $62.4 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets.

Nash Given Eight-Year, $62.4 Million Dollar Extension

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:28:13 GMT

Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.

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.

Nash re-ups with Jackets for 8 years - FOXSports.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:54:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday ...

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

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:22:00 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 ...

Michael Rosenberg: Thanks to Hossa, Wings-Hawks rivalry should thrill us for years

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:41:00 GMT

Marian Hossa has agreed to a 12-year deal with the Blackhawks, but the contract has a few unique clauses.

Blackhawks make 1-year deal with Devils C John Madden - Chicago Sun-Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:06:00 GMT

After signing Detroit Red Wings players Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky on Wednesday, Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon agreed to a one-year deal with another veteran, center John Madden of the New Jersey Devils, on Thursday. Terms were not ...

Canucks come calling for Tochkin

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:18:28 GMT

Former Ridge Meadows Flames forward gets invite to Canucks rookie camp Any disappointment that Kellan Tochkin might have felt after being passed over in the NHL entry draft was swept aside in short order after a phone call from Mike Gillis.

Star forward Nash re-signs with Blue Jackets - TSN

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:43:00 GMT

Rick Nash will be staying in Columbus for the long haul. The 25-year old forward has signed an eight-year, $62.4 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets. The yearly cap hit on the deal is $7.8 million. Nash, who tallied 79 points in 78 games ...

Veterans, youth make up Canadian Olympic camp invites

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:35:25 GMT

Steve Yzerman's wish list for Canada's entry at the 2010 Winter Olympics includes, skill, speed, grit and versatility.

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 ...

Nash, Mason To Go To Olympic Camp

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:18:53 GMT

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash and goaltender Steve Mason are among 46 players invited to attend the Team Canada orientation camp August 24-27 in Calgary, to try out for the squad that will play in the 2010 Olympics.

Report: Nash, Blue Jackets far apart in new contract talks - TSN

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:19:00 GMT

The Columbus Blue Jackets and captain Rick Nash appear to be further apart in their contract negotiations than either side would have expected. According to a report in the Columbus Dispatch, the club and winger, who can become a free agent at the ...

Hossa gets security - Raleigh News & Observer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:04:00 GMT

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. The young Blackhawks are his fourth team since 2008. Chicago ...

In the News: Judge says Jeremy Mayfield can race - Memphis Commercial Appeal

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:07:00 GMT

Two months after a positive drug test for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield is getting ready to return to NASCAR. Jeremy Mayfield's drug-related suspension was lifted by a federal judge on Wednesday. He's eligible to race on Saturday at Daytona. U.S ...

Heatley saga continues as other Canadian teams wheel and deal - TSN

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The first day of NHL free agency ended the way it began. Like he did on Tuesday, disgruntled Senators forward declined to waive his no-movement clause by midnight eastern on Wednesday in order to facilitate a trade to the Edmonton Oilers. The ...

Hossa gets 12-year deal from Hawks

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:58:13 GMT

The pointed question for Chicago Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon was quick and hard like a Marian Hossa wristshot.

Blue Jackets shore up depth with signings - Coshocton Tribune

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:48:00 GMT

COLUMBUS - Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract Wednesday. They also added goaltender Mathieu Garon, who will back up rookie of the year Steve Mason Pahlsson, 31, played for ...

Blue Jackets sign C Pahlsson, G Garon - Daily Jeffersonian

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:12:00 GMT

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract Wednesday. Also in need of a backup goaltender behind rookie of the year Steve Mason, the Jackets added Mathieu Garon. The ...

Blue Jackets sign C Pahlsson, G Garon - Monterey County Herald

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:43:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio?Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract Wednesday. Also in need of a backup goaltender behind rookie of the year Steve Mason, the Jackets added Mathieu Garon. The ...

Pens add enforcer Rupp, Jackets get Pahlsson - CNN Sports Illustrated

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:43:00 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins signed checking-line forward Mike Rupp to a $1.6 million, two-year contract Wednesday, adding a physical presence to a team that didn't have an enforcer on the ice during the playoffs. The 29-year-old Rupp ...

Blue Jackets make New Trier's Moore the one - Arlington Heights Post

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:43:00 GMT

HOCKEY -- John Moore would be the first to tell you that when he'd walk down the hallways at New Trier High School this year, not many of his classmates knew who he was. But in the hotel lobby in Montreal last weekend -- site of the National Hockey ...

Blue Jackets sign Pahlsson to three-year deal - FOXSports.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:38:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract. Roundup: Marian Hossa wasn't the only one getting a good deal at the start of free agency. Check out all the new ...

C Pahlsson gets 3-year contract from Columbus Blue Jackets on first ... - WHNT-TV

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:31:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) ? Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson announced the move on Wednesday, the first day NHL teams could sign ...

Blue Jackets sign C Sami Pahlsson to 3-year deal - The State

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:31:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson announced the move on Wednesday, the first day NHL teams could sign free ...