Articles by Doug Stolhand

Steve Yzerman and Joe Nieuwendyk were forced into retirement by injuries and never really had to wrestle with the decision about when to call it a career.

Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueCHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Named Scotty Bowman senior advisor of hockey operations.EDMONTON OILERS-Promoted general manager Kevin Lowe to president of hockey operations.

Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueCHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Named Scotty Bowman senior advisor of hockey operations.EDMONTON OILERS-Promoted general manager Kevin Lowe to president of hockey operations.

When Scotty Bowman came to the Detroit Red Wings as head coach in 1993, they were coming off a humiliating first-round defeat at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs and were forging a reputation around the league as a group of talented underachievers.

When Scotty Bowman came to the Detroit Red Wings as head coach in 1993, they were coming off a humiliating first-round defeat at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs and were forging a reputation around the league as a group of talented underachievers.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Predators have signed centre Jerred Smithson to a US$1.4-million, two-year contract extension through 2011.The deal announced Thursday will pay the 29-year-old forward $725,000 in 2009-10 and $750,000 in 2010-11.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Predators have signed centre Jerred Smithson to a US$1.4-million, two-year contract extension through 2011.The deal announced Thursday will pay the 29-year-old forward $725,000 in 2009-10 and $750,000 in 2010-11.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Predators have signed center Jarred Smithson to a US$1.4-million, two-year contract extension through 2011.The deal announced Thursday will pay the 29-year-old forward $725,000 in 2009-10 and $750,000 in 2010-11.

EDMONTON – Under new owner Daryl Katz, the Edmonton Oilers believe depth in the team’s executive offices will help lead to on-ice success, a theory that led to Steve Tambellini’s hiring as general manager Thursday.

EDMONTON – Steve Tambellini is the new general manager of the Edmonton Oilers.He was named to the job Thursday, with former GM Kevin Lowe promoted to president of hockey operations.

CHICAGO – Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman is joining the Chicago Blackhawks as a senior adviser for hockey operations.A special consultant with the Detroit Red Wings since retiring from coaching following the 2002 season, the 74-year-old Bowman signed a three-year deal with Chicago.

CHICAGO – Scotty Bowman has decided to join the Chicago Blackhawks front office.He’s agreed to become the senior advisor of hockey operations for the NHL team.

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators finally have Antoine Vermette’s signature on a contract extension.The 25-year-old agreed to a US$5.25-million, two-year deal with the team on Thursday.

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators finally have Antoine Vermette’s signature on a contract extension.The 25-year-old has agreed to a new two-year deal with the team.

Scotty Bowman will be introduced as the Chicago Blackhawks new Senior Advisor, Hockey Operations at a press conference at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Senators center Antoine Vermette has signed a two-year worth $.5.25 million, the Ottawa Sun is reporting.

Vermette was schedule to have his arbitration hearing Thursday morning at 10 a.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic – Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Jaroslav Modry is leaving the NHL and going home.Czech club HC Liberec said on its website Thursday that the 37-year-old Modry signed a two-year contract with the team.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic – Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Jaroslav Modry is leaving the NHL and going home.Czech club HC Liberec said on its website Thursday that the 37-year-old Modry signed a two-year contract with the team.

Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueCAROLINA HURRICANES-Signed F Drayson Bowman to a three-year contract.CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Signed an affiliation agreement with Fresno (ECHL).

Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueCAROLINA HURRICANES-Signed F Drayson Bowman to a three-year contract.CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Signed an affiliation agreement with Fresno (ECHL).