Month: July 2008

The Oilers may have had their troubles attracting free agents to Edmonton this off-season, but forward Shawn Horcoff is happy to be in the Alberta capital.

The New York Islanders signed forward Jeff Tambellini to a US$1.175-million, two-year contract Wednesday.Tambellini, 24, led the Islanders’ AHL affiliate in Bridgeport with 38 goals and 38 assists in 57 games.

The Islanders have signed Jeff Tambellini to a two-year, $1.175 million contract. The deal will pay him $550,000 in 2008-09 and $625,000 in 2009-10.

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Zack Stortini to a three-year contract on Tuesday.Stortini recorded 12 points (3-9-12) and 201 penalty minutes in 66 games played last season with Edmonton.

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueANAHEIM DUCKS-Signed C Logan MacMillan to a three-year contract.CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Signed D Aaron Johnson, D Doug Janik and C Colin Fraser.

DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche signed forwards Cody McCormick and Brian Willsie each to a one-year contract Tuesday.McCormick, 25, played in 40 games for the Avalanche last season.

RALEIGH, N.C. – Carolina Hurricanes forward Zach Boychuk underwent successful surgery on his left wrist, the club announced Tuesday.Dr. George Edwards, who operated on Rod Brind’Amour’s hand during the 2002-03 season, performed the procedure, repairing a fracture in Boychuk’s wrist, and estimates a recovery time at about three months.

MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens will host the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, general manager Bob Gainey and the NHL announced Tuesday.The Draft will be held over two days (June 26 -27) at the Bell Centre and will coincide with the club’s Centennial celebration.

CHICAGO – The Chicago Blackhawks signed centre Colin Fraser and defencemen Aaron Johnson and Doug Janik to one-year contracts Tuesday.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Phoenix Coyotes centre Martin Hanzal is scheduled to have back surgery on Thursday.The 21-year-old will have a herniated disc operated on by specialist Dr.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Phoenix Coyotes centre Martin Hanzal is scheduled to have back surgery on Thursday.The 21-year-old will have a herniated disc operated on by specialist Dr.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A Michigan bank is suing NHL veteran Sergei Fedorov, saying payments have stopped on more than US$2 million in loans.Citizens State Bank filed a lawsuit Monday against Fedorov, a former star with the Detroit Red Wings who now plays for the Washington Capitals.

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forwards Kris Beech, Ryan Stone and Bill Thomas to one-year contracts on Tuesday.The 27-year-old Beech was claimed off waivers from Columbus in January.

DETROIT – Dallas Drake’s last act in the NHL was hoisting the Stanley Cup. Not a bad way to cap 16 seasons as a pro.The Detroit Red Wings forward announced his retirement Tuesday, a month after he finally got to skate with hockey’s Holy Grail.

DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings forward Dallas Drake announced his retirement Tuesday, a month after raising the Stanley Cup for the first time in his 16-year career.

NEW YORK – The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Dan Fritsche.Fritsche, 23, had 22 points (10-12) in 69 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets last season.

NAPANEE, Ont. – A judge in Napanee, Ont., has dismissed a bid by former hockey coach and player agent David Frost to have sex-related charges dismissed.

Movements in the world of hockey Monday:National Hockey LeagueATLANTA THRASHERS-Signed F Jason Williams.CAROLINA HURRICANES-Agreed to terms with F Patrick Dwyer, F Joe Jensen and D Mark Flood.

DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Cody McLeod to a one-year contract and reached deals with six others Monday.McLeod, 24, made his NHL debut last season and had nine points in 49 regular-season games for the Avalanche.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild assistant general manager Tom Thompson was walking out of the dressing room at the conclusion of a weeklong prospect camp and was asked about James Sheppard.