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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:40:32 GMT

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Cory Schneider: Time for the boy to be a man

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Cory Schneider admits he didn't have a December to remember in a relief role with the Vancouver Canucks.

Minnesota Wild Off-Season: Revamp and Reload

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:52:18 GMT

Greetings, Minnesota Wild fans. After a disappointing season of not making the playoffs, the Wild have entered the 2009 off-season with holes in management and team.

Penguins re-sign Fedotenko

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:28:36 GMT

The Penguins today re-signed winger Ruslan Fedotenko. It is a one-year contract worth $1.8 million dollars.

LaRose stays with Canes

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:46:29 GMT

Carolina Hurricanes forward Chad LaRose has signed a two-year contract that will pay him $1.5 million next season and $1.9 million in the second season, general manager Jim Rutherford said Thursday.

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.

Charley Walters:Minnesota Timberwolves draft pick Ricky Rubio to...

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:34:51 GMT

The Timberwolves' top draft pick, Ricky Rubio, 18, will remain in Spain to play for his DKV Joventut basketball team for the remaining two years of his contract rather than try to move to the NBA this season, El Periodico reported Thursday.

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 .

Thrashers lure Antropov from Rangers with four-year deal

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:24:14 GMT

The Atlanta Thrashers signed free-agent forward Nik Antropov to a four-year, $16 million contract on Thursday, setting up a reunion with Ilya Kovalchuk.

Antropov inks deal in Atlanta

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:12:33 GMT

The Atlanta Thrashers signed free-agent winger Nik Antropov to a four-year, US$16-million deal, Mikhail Grabovski got big raise from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mark Recchi decided to extend his stay in Boston as NHL teams continued to fill their rosters yesterday.

Scott Burnside

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:26:04 GMT

We've spent a lot of time trying to gauge who the winners have been through the first two hectic days of free agency.

More than money attracted Samuelsson - The Chronicle Herald

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:01:00 GMT

Mikael Samuelsson celebrates his overtime goal in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Western Conference finals while playing for the Detroit Red Wings against the Chicago Blackhawks in Detroit on May 19. Samuelsson has signed with the Vancouver Canucks as a ...

In free agency, money's the ultimate scoreboard

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:52:38 GMT

Mikael Samuelsson was talking about his own situation, but he could have just as easily been referring to everything about this week's NHL free-agent market opening.

Behind the Broadcast: NHL doesn?t need to be aired on ESPN, where it ... - Daily Gazette

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:59:00 GMT

Random thoughts, news and other musings as I wonder if I am living in New York or Florida, with all of the rain we got this week. u Everyone thinks that the NHL should be back on ESPN. They point to the fact that ESPN is in more homes than Versus ...

Rochester Americans lock up high-scoring center - Democrat and Chronicle

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:59:00 GMT

Jeff Taffe, who piled up a point a game for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins last season, signed what is believed to be a two-year deal with the Panthers organization. While Taffe, 28, will battle for an NHL roster spot in training camp with the ...

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.

Report: MLB loans millions to Rangers owner - Muscatine Journal

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:09:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Major League Baseball has loaned millions to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Yahoo! reported. The league would not go into details about any borrowing, but said it was assisting Rangers owner Tom Hicks with the sale of the franchise. "Tom ...

NHL: Havlat checks out his new home with Minnesota Wild - St. Cloud Times

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:26:00 GMT

ST. PAUL ? When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, enough that he was ...

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.

NHL Free Agency: Fedotenko takes pay cut to remain with Penguins - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:57:00 GMT

Ruslan Fedotenko celebrates a goal against the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. Fedotenko, an unrestricted free agent, opted to take a pay cut and stay with the Penguins. Here's how it's supposed to work: A guy goes out, helps his team win ...

Chappell Signs with NY Rangers - OurSports Central

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:22:00 GMT

(Saginaw, MI) Saginaw Spirit graduate Chris Chappell signed with the NHL New York Rangers this week. The 21 year old signed a three year, two way contract that could see him play for the Rangers or their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack ...

Minnesota Wild add defenseman Shane Hnidy

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:30:12 GMT

The Wild appeared to have completed next season's blue line Friday when they agreed to terms with free agent Shane Hnidy , a hard-nosed veteran who spent the past two seasons with the Boston Bruins .

NHL Free Agency Capsules: Canucks land free-agent winger Mikael ... - Brownsville Herald

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:13:00 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Free agent forward Mikael Samuelsson signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. "Obviously (the money) was the key, I shouldn't lie," Samuelsson said in a telephone conference call after signing ...

Leafs re-sign forward Grabovski - The Chronicle Herald

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:02:00 GMT

Mikhail Grabovski will be back with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Belarusian forward signed an US$8.7-million, three-year deal with the Maple Leafs on Thursday. That averages out to $2.9 million per season ? a big raise on the $850,000 salary he ...

Fedotenko takes pay cut to stay with Pens NOTES

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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

Antropov signs with Thrashers - The Chronicle Herald

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:02:00 GMT

The Atlanta Thrashers signed free-agent forward Nik Antropov to a four-year, US$16-million contract, Mikhail Grabovski got a big raise from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mark Recchi decided to extend his stay in Boston as NHL teams continued to fill ...

No regrets for Havlat, Khabibulin, now former Hawks - Batavia Sun

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:55:00 GMT

Martin Havlat and Nikolai Khabibulin had voiced their desire to remain with the Blackhawks. However, general manager Dale Tallon didn't retain either when the NHL's free-agent signing period opened, and both stars were quick to express satisfaction ...

NHL Free Agency: Fedotenko takes pay cut to remain with Penguins

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:12:23 GMT

Ruslan Fedotenko celebrates a goal against the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.

AROUND THE NHL - FOXSports.com

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:33:00 GMT

The Kings made their first venture into the free-agent market Thursday, but not for the winger they need so much. Instead, they agreed to a four-year, $13.6-million deal with defenseman Rob Scuderi , who won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh ...

Rangers new aquisition Marian Gaborik says injuries won't stop him - New York Daily News

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:26:00 GMT

Marian Gaborik missed all but 17 games last year with groin, back and hip injuries, the last of which sent him to the operating table. Marian Gaborik, the Rangers ' big free-agent score of 2009, brings to New York speed, scoring expertise and a bag ...

NHL: Havlat checks out his new home with Minnesota Wild

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:37:26 GMT

When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota.

Antropov signs deal with Thrashers - Globe and Mail

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:29:00 GMT

T he Atlanta Thrashers signed free-agent forward Nik Antropov to a four-year, $16-million (all currency U.S.) contract, Mikhail Grabovski got big raise from the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Mark Recchi decided to extend his stay in Boston as NHL teams ...

The best of the 2009 free agents - Globe and Mail

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:22:00 GMT

Negotiating as a pair and will move as a pair if the Canucks cannot get them signed, which means any potential suitor for the twins will need a minimum of $12-million (all figures U.S.) in salary-cap space to make an effective bid. The Maple Leafs ...

Canucks pry Samuelsson away from Wings

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 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.

Four Flyers in the mix for Olympics - Delaware Online

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:03:00 GMT

Four Flyers -- including newly-acquired Chris Pronger -- have been chosen to participate in tryouts for Team Canada for the 2010 Olympics. Pronger is joined by centers Mike Richards and Jeff Carter and left winger Simon Gagne. Pronger played for each ...

Antropov deal highlights free agency's second day - Sporting News

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:42:00 GMT

The Atlanta Thrashers signed free-agent forward Nik Antropov to a four-year, $16-million contract, Mikhail Grabovski got big raise from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mark Recchi decided to extend his stay with the Boston Bruins as NHL teams continued ...

Free-agent Samuelsson signs with Canucks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 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.

Report: Major League Baseball loans millions to Rangers owner Tom ... - KFSM.com

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) ? Major League Baseball has loaned millions to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Yahoo! reported. The league would not go into details about any borrowing, but said it was assisting Rangers owner Tom Hicks with the sale of the franchise ...

Rangers sign Gaborik on wild first day - Post-Tribune

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:56:00 GMT

The Blackhawks signing Marian Hossa to a 12-year deal was just the headline move on a typically busy first day of free-agent shopping. The New York Rangers landed the second biggest prize of the day, signing high-scoring forward Marian Gaborik away ...

Behind the Broadcast: NHL doesn't need to be aired on ESPN, where it gets little respect

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:17:31 GMT

Random thoughts, news and other musings as I wonder if I am living in New York or Florida, with all of the rain we got this week.

Hossa's big deal with Blackhawks tops busy NHL day - Denver Post

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:20:00 GMT

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 megadeal ...

NHL: Hossa gets 12-year deal from Hawks - Philadelphia Inquirer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:09:00 GMT

The Chicago Blackhawks stunned the NHL on the first day of free agency yesterday by signing star winger Marian Hossa away from the Detroit Red Wings with a 12-year contract. Hossa, who had taken a one-year deal with the Red Wings last summer, cashed ...

Gaborik leaves Wild for Rangers - ESPN.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:43:00 GMT

Marian Gaborik has landed in the Big Apple. The star winger has agreed to a five-year, $37.5 million contract with the New York Rangers , leaving the Minnesota Wild via free agency. Dave Reginek/NHLI/Getty Images Marian Gaborik figures to be at the ...

Gaborik signs with Rangers, leaving Wild - Montana Standard

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:28:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Once the New York Rangers got out from under Scott Gomez's expensive contract, they turned to Marian Gaborik and gave him the money they suddenly saved. One day after trading Gomez and the five years and $33.5 million left on his contract ...

Around the NHL Sharks come to terms with tough, talented Clowe

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:36:46 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.

Rangers land Marian Gaborik on busy day - Detroit News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

NHL: Roundup Rangers land Marian Gaborik on busy day Associated Press On the typically busy first day of free-agent shopping, The New York Rangers landed the second biggest prize of the day, signing high-scoring forward Marian Gaborik away from the ...

Wild: Gaborik signs deal with Rangers - St. Cloud Times