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Kessel-to-Leafs deal off the table - SLAM! Sports

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:58:00 GMT

Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke is not about to book Phil Kessel a flight to Toronto. Burke reported yesterday that a deal between the Leafs and the Boston Bruins, which would have seen Toronto defenceman Tomas Kaberle head to Boston for the high-scoring ...

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Antropov lands with Thrashers

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:01:10 GMT

Nik Antropov's stay in New York proved nothing more than a pit stop, with the free-agent forward signing a four-year contract Thursday with the Atlanta Thrashers.

NHL ice-master scouts McMahon

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:24:54 GMT

The National Hockey League's ice-making guru visited McMahon Stadium on Friday, fuelling speculation the Calgary Flames will host an outdoor hockey game New Year's Day.

Captain has shown he's worth every penny - FOXSports.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:36:00 GMT

Rick Nash was a rich young man yesterday. He is a much richer young man today. The thing about it is, he wanted to make his money here, in Columbus, and be a part of a process here, in Columbus. Nash wants to win a Stanley Cup, and he thinks he knows ...

Nash re-ups with Jackets for 8 years - Dayton Daily News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:32:00 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 ...

Tomas Kaberle's Potential Suitors: Possible Trades

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:02:06 GMT

The Toronto Maple Leafs currently have 10 able-bodied defensemen on their roster, only adding to the speculation that long-time Leaf Tomas Kaberle is on the way out via trade... by Jack Porter 35 reads Opinion The Toronto Maple Leafs currently have 10 able-bodied defensemen on their roster, only adding to the speculation that long-time Leaf Tomas ...

Nash Re-Ups With Jackets For 8 Years

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:58:15 GMT

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

'Captain Canada'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:35:19 GMT

Ryan Smyth was literally in Shuswap Lake in British Columbia on Wednesday trying to get his boat tied when his cell phone rang on board.

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.

Leafs new signing weighs in on Heatley

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:28:05 GMT

Leafs new signing weighs in on Heatley In this March 28, 2009, file photo, Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Garnet Exelby, left, body-checks Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza, rear, into the boards during the third period of an NHL hockey game at Philips Arena in Atlanta.

Arborg goalie earns ECHL title in rookie pro year

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:27:06 GMT

James Reimer won a championship, improved his hockey and saw most of North America during his first professional 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.

Jackets ink star sniper Nash to 8-year extension

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:02:53 GMT

Rick Nash is Columbus' all-time leader in goals and points and is second all-time in assists.

So much for Nash in T.O. - SLAM! Sports

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:57:00 GMT

No Cammalleri. And now, no Nash. 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 ...

Michael Arace commentary: Captain has shown he's worth every penny

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:56:05 GMT

Rick Nash could have received a longer, richer contract as a free agent next season, but he showed the Blue Jackets and their fans that he wanted to stay in town.

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.

Nash no longer an option for Leafs - Owen Sound Sun Times

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

No Sedins. No Cammalleri. And now, no Nash. 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 ...

Call it the Monster Nash: Blue Jackets lock up star with $62.4m deal

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:53:07 GMT

Rick Nash won't be wearing the blue-and-white after all. The Columbus Blue Jackets locked up their sniper to a long-term deal Friday, effectively extinguishing rumours that Nash would be heading to the Toronto Maple Leafs after next season.

Burke running out of options

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:34:13 GMT

Blue Jackets' Rick Nash celebrates his goal against Thrashers during a game in Atlanta in November 2008.

Kessel to Leafs off the table

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:34:00 GMT

Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke is not about to book Phil Kessel a flight to Toronto.

Antropov inks deal in Atlanta - Calgary Sun

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:16:00 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 ...

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 ...

Leafs lock up some skill - Toronto Sun

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:33:00 GMT

Mikhail Grabovski, who scored 20 goals in his first full NHL season last year for the Leafs, was re-signed for three years at $2.9 million per season. He was a restricted free agent. (Craig Robertson, Sun Media Files) Perhaps general manager Brian ...

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 ...

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.

More NHL free agent deals worth millions

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:30:09 GMT

Grabovski signed an $8.7-million US, three-year deal with the Leafs. That averages out to $2.9 million per season, a big raise over the $850,000 he made last year.

Around the NHL

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:03:53 GMT

The Ottawa Senators appear to be back at Square 1 in the Dany Heatley saga. A trade proposed earlier this week that would have seen the disgruntled left-winger dealt to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for three players is off the table -- at least for now, according to Senators general manager Bryan Murray.

Canucks did Leafs big favour in Sedin deal - Globe and Mail

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:43:00 GMT

B rian Burke owes Mike Gillis a debt of gratitude. In re-signing Henrik and Daniel Sedin, the Vancouver Canucks? general manager might have saved Burke from undoing much of the good he did in a half-year as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Sedin ...

Unrestricted free agent winners and losers

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:39:58 GMT

Well, that was fun. At least for those who didn't have to work and try to keep a website up to date with the furious action that was the first day of the NHL's free agent frenzy.

Leafs to tough it out - SLAM! Sports

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:51:00 GMT

Less than 24 hours earlier, the gritty Montreal Canadiens defenceman had been decked by a Milan Lucic uppercut to the face, one of many Habs lowlights on a night they would be swept out of the playoffs by the hated Boston Bruins. Now, as the ...

Free agent leftovers

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:19:59 GMT

Friday, July 3, 2009 06:54 PM Matthew Sekeres M ost of the big names are off the NHL's free-agent market, with one notable exception.

McCauley rejoins L.A. as pro scout

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:40:37 GMT

After ending his playing career with the Los Angeles Kings two years ago, Alyn McCauley is ready to start a new phase of his hockey life with the same organization.

Day 2 much quieter - Winnipeg Sun

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:35:00 GMT

The Atlanta Thrashers signed free-agent forward Nik Antropov to a four-year, US$16-million contract, 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 ...

Almighty buck divides, conquers NHL loyalties - Calgary Herald

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:48:00 GMT

The comments on Habs Inside/Out began Wednesday morning when word was published on our website that the Toronto Maple Leafs were in the running to sign Canadiens unrestricted free-agent defenceman Mike Komisarek. Among the thoughts that avoided our ...

Almighty buck divides, conquers NHL loyalties

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:35:39 GMT

Recchi in, Reich Out on Day Two

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:31:42 GMT

After an action-packed first day that saw a total of 51 players sign new contracts for the 2009-10 season, day two slowed down quite a bit.

Stegall aims to catch on quickly

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:17:22 GMT

Milt Stegall is back to being a rookie again, but he won't be keeping quiet the way a freshman normally would.

Maple Leafs re-sign Grabovski to three-year, $8.7M deal - TSN

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:43:00 GMT

The Toronto Maple Leafs took care of business with forward Mikhail Grabovki on Thursday, signing the restricted free agent to a three-year contract averaging $2.9 million a season. Grabovski, 25, is coming off his first full NHL season, scoring 20 ...

Antropov signs with Thrashers - ESPN.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:43:00 GMT

Antropov leaves the New York Rangers via free agency. A veteran of nine seasons, mostly with the Toronto Maple Leafs , Antropov had 28 goals and 31 assists in 2008-09. For his career he has 132 goals and 172 assists in 527 games. The Boston Bruins ...

Antropov moves to Thrashers - CBC News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:43:00 GMT

Nik Antropov has signed with the Atlanta Thrashers on a four-year, $16 million US contract. It will be his third team since March. The powerful centreman spent the first nine years in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was then dealt to the New ...

Hossa's Cup quest leads him to Chicago - Raleigh News & Observer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:10:00 GMT

It's every NHL player's dream to win a Stanley Cup title, and Marian Hossa is certainly no exception. Over the past few years, Hossa's travels have taken him from Atlanta to Pittsburgh to Detroit, and despite appearing in back-to-back Cup Finals, the ...

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Komisarek and tough guy Orr - 680 News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:59:00 GMT

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke made big changes on NHL free agency day on Wednesday. The team signed 27-year-old defenceman Mike Komisarek, on a five-year, $22.5-million (U.S.) deal. Komisarek spent his entire career with the ...

Maple Leafs get tough with Orr - CBC News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:16:00 GMT

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up some sandpaper on the first day of the NHL free-agency period, inking enforcer Colton Orr for four years and $4 million US. Orr, 27, spent the past 3? seasons throwing punches for the New York Rangers, piling up ...

Brashear steps into role of Rangers enforcer after Orr leaves for ... - Chicago Tribune

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:34:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) ? The Rangers are hitting back, signing top enforcer Donald Brashear right after losing tough guy Colton Orr to the Toronto Maple Leafs . A few hours into the NHL free-agent shopping season began Wednesday, Orr signed a four-year deal ...

Enforcer Orr leaves Rangers for Maple Leafs - Poughkeepsie Journal

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:51:00 GMT

TORONTO ? The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing some much needed muscle into their lineup with the signing of former New York Rangers enforcer Colton Orr. The Maple Leafs and Orr agreed to terms on a four-year deal Wednesday shortly after the NHL ...

Leafs sign F Orr - Raleigh News & Observer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:37:00 GMT

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed fighting forward Colton Orr to a four-year contract Wednesday. In each of the past three seasons the 6-foot-3, 222-pound Orr has racked up more than 100 penalty minutes -- last season he spent a career-high 193 minutes ...

Former Rangers enforcer Orr signs with Maple Leafs - ESPN.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:16:00 GMT

The Maple Leafs and Orr agreed to terms on a four-year deal Wednesday shortly after the NHL's free-agent shopping season began at noon. Toronto general manager Brian Burke has repeatedly said since he took over last season that it was his intent to ...

Former Rangers enforcer Orr signs with Maple Leafs - Forbes

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:08:00 GMT

TORONTO -- The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing some much needed muscle into their lineup with the signing of former New York Rangers enforcer Colton Orr. The Maple Leafs and Orr agreed to terms on a four-year deal Wednesday shortly after the NHL's ...

Former Rangers enforcer Orr signs with Maple Leafs - Modesto Bee

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:08:00 GMT