Articles by Doug Stolhand

MOSCOW – Jaromir Jagr has signed with a Russian team a day after his split with the New York Rangers, returning to the club he joined during the NHL’s 2004-05 lockout.

Russian club Avangard Omsk says it has signed Jaromir Jagr, a day after the New York Rangers parted ways with the star winger.
The term of the deal appears to be two years, plus an option for a third and based on an early press release from the team, could be worth up to $35 million.

MOSCOW – Russian club Avangard Omsk says it has signed Jaromir Jagr, a day after the New York Rangers parted ways with the star winger.Avangard announced the signing on its website today but did not disclose the terms of the contract.

Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueCAROLINA HURRICANES-Signed F Dwight Helminen to a one-year contract.COLORADO AVALANCHE-Signed D Daniel Tjarnqvist to a one-year contract.

Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueCAROLINA HURRICANES-Signed F Dwight Helminen to a one-year contract.COLORADO AVALANCHE-Signed D Daniel Tjarnqvist to a one-year contract.

The Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings lost their captains Thursday while the New York Rangers likely said goodbye to one.Markus Naslund’s US$8-million, two-year deal with the Rangers stole the spotlight on Day 3 of NHL free agency Thursday, and his departure from Vancouver for New York also signalled the probable end of fellow star winger Jaromir Jagr with the Blueshirts.

The Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings lost their captains Thursday while the New York Rangers likely said goodbye to one.Markus Naslund’s US$8-million, two-year deal with the Rangers stole the spotlight on Day 3 of NHL free agency Thursday, and his departure from Vancouver for New York also signalled the probable end of fellow star winger Jaromir Jagr with the Blueshirts.

DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche signed free-agent defenceman Daniel Tjarnqvist to a one-year contract Thursday.The 31-year-old Swede played last season in Russia.

DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche signed free-agent defenceman Daniel Tjarnqvist to a one-year contract Thursday.The 31-year-old Swede played last season in Russia.

ST. LOUIS – Forward Yan Stastny signed a two-year contract to stay with the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.The 25-year-old Stastny is the son of Hall of Famer Peter Stastny.

The Minnesota Wild signed right wing Antti Miettinen to a three-year contract Thursday, adding a two-way, third-line forward at the end of an up-and-down week.

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers signed defencemen Rory Fitzpatrick and James DeLory, forward Steve MacIntyre and goalie Chris Beckford-Tseu on Thursday.

ST. LOUIS – Forward Yan Stastny signed a two-year contract to stay with the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.The 25-year-old Stastny is the son of Hall of Famer Peter Stastny.

The Minnesota Wild signed right wing Antti Miettinen to a three-year contract Thursday, adding a two-way, third-line forward at the end of an up-and-down week.

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers signed defencemen Rory Fitzpatrick and James DeLory, forward Steve MacIntyre and goalie Chris Beckford-Tseu on Thursday.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Rob Blake is heading up the California coast, hoping to end his stellar NHL career with a shot at another Stanley Cup title in San Jose.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks have signed veteran defenceman Rob Blake to a US$5-million, one-year contract.Blake, 38, is tied for fourth among active NHL defensemen with 702 points (223-479) in 1,127 career NHL regular-season games with Los Angeles and Colorado.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Defenceman David Hale signed a US$1.4-million, two-year contract Thursday with the Phoenix Coyotes after spending last season with the Calgary Flames.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Defenceman David Hale signed a two-year contract Thursday with the Phoenix Coyotes after spending last season with the Calgary Flames.

MONTREAL – When enforcer Georges Laraque played against Montreal last season, he noticed they were missing a big, tough player like himself.Laraque filled that need Thursday when the brawny unrestricted free agent signed a US$4.