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The Minnesota Wild hope to make Marian Gaborik an offer he won’t refuse. Their first step was a visit to Slovakia for a face-to-face meeting with their franchise player.

The Minnesota Wild hope to make Marian Gaborik an offer he won’t refuse. Their first step was a visit to Slovakia for a face-to-face meeting with their franchise player.

Undecided free agent centre Mats Sundin has expressed interest in playing for the New York Rangers, according to a report in the New York Post.

Undecided free agent centre Mats Sundin has expressed interest in playing for the New York Rangers, according to a report in the New York Post.

According to a report in the New York Post, Mats Sundin declared an interest in playing for the Rangers this season.
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PIESTANY, Slovakia – After watching his team steamroll its way through the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament, Canadian coach Bill Peters had just one small complaint – he wanted to see more.

PIESTANY, Slovakia – Canada’s under-18 team is golden again at the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament.Taylor Hall, Carter Ashton and Ryan O’Reilly each had a goal and an assist Saturday as Canada beat Russia 6-3 to win the event for the fourth time in five years.

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Ryan Whitney will be out for three to five months after surgery to correct a chronic foot problem.

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Ryan Whitney will be out three to five months following surgery to correct a chronic problem with his left foot.

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Ryan Whitney will be out three to five months following surgery to correct a chronic problem with his left foot.

Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueMONTREAL CANADIENS-Signed D Yannick Weber to a three-year contract.PHOENIX COYOTES-Re-signed C Joel Perrault to a two-year contract.

Movements in the world of hockey Friday:
 
National Hockey League
MONTREAL CANADIENS-Signed D Yannick Weber to a three-year contract.

KINGSTON, Ont. – Alyn McCauley has accepted a new job.The former NHLer joined the Queen’s University coaching staff on Friday, becoming an assistant coach with the Golden Gaels.

Alyn McCauley always thought he’d become an accountant when his days as an NHL player came to an end.But now that a series of knee injuries have forced him into retirement at age 31, McCauley isn’t quite ready to say goodbye to the game entirely.

PHILADELPHIA – John Stevens is sticking around in Philadelphia after signing a two-year contract extension.The Flyers announced Thursday that Stevens is now under contract through the 2010-11 season.

PHILADELPHIA – John Stevens is sticking around in Philadelphia after signing a two-year contract extension.The Flyers announced Thursday that Stevens is now under contract through the 2010-11 season.

PIESTANY, Slovakia – Canada’s under-18 team got through to the gold medal final at the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament in emphatic fashion.

PIESTANY, Slovakia – Ryan Ellis has no doubt that the Russians will be ready when Canada faces them in the final at the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament.

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators signed centre Zack Smith to an entry-level contract, the club announced Thursday.Smith was the Sens’ third pick, 79th overall, in this year’s entry draft.

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators signed centre Zack Smith to an entry-level contract, the club announced Thursday.Smith was the Sens’ third pick, 79th overall, in this year’s entry draft.