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Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueCOLORADO AVALANCHE-Signed F Marek Svatos to a two-year contract.COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Signed LW Mike York to a one-year contract.

Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueCOLORADO AVALANCHE-Signed F Marek Svatos to a two-year contract.COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Signed LW Mike York to a one-year contract.

According to Michael Farber of Sports Illustrated, Brendan Shanahan has decided he will be back for another season.
Shanahan is reportedly seeking a one-year contract and would like to return to the New York Rangers.

According to Michael Farber of Sports Illustrated, Brendan Shanahan has decided he will be back for another season.
Shanahan is reportedly seeking a one-year contract and would like to return to the New York Rangers.

According to Michael Farber of Sports Illustrated, Brendan Shanahan has decided he will be back for another season.
Shanahan is reportedly seeking a one-year contract and would like to return to the New York Rangers.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Forward Mike York agreed to a one-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.York is expected to add depth on the top three lines for the Blue Jackets.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Predators signed centre Rich Peverley to a two-year deal and goaltender Pekka Rinne to a one-year contract extension Friday.

DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Marek Svatos to a two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing Friday.Svatos scored 26 goals last season despite missing the final 16 games with a torn knee ligament.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. – The New York Islanders have added to their defence corp by signing defenceman Bruno Gervais to a three-year, US$2.2225-million contract on Friday.

PITEA, Sweden – Tomas Holmstrom had his day with the Stanley Cup on Friday, and he let his cousin use it as a baptismal font for a christening.

Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueATLANTA THRASHERS-Named Randy Cunneyworth and Todd Nelson assistant coaches.BUFFALO SABRES-Signed LW Mathieu Darche to a one-year contract.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Journeyman minor league left wing Mathieu Darche signed a one-year, US$575,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.Darche, 31, was an unrestricted free agent, who had a career-high 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 73 games with Tampa Bay last season.

BOSTON – The Boston Bruins swapped forwards with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, acquiring Martin St. Pierre in exchange for Pascal Pelletier.

Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueANAHEIM DUCKS-Signed Randy Carlyle, coach, to a two-year contract extension through the 2010-11 season.

BOSTON – The Bruins signed defenceman Dennis Wideman to a multiyear contract extension on Wednesday.Wideman had career bests last season with 13 goals and 23 assists in 81 games with Boston.

Dennis Wideman has signed a multi-year deal with the Boston Bruins after enjoying a career season.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Wideman, a 25-year-old defenseman who was acquired from St.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks are giving coach Randy Carlyle a vote of confidence with a two-year extension, the club announced Wednesday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Randy Carlyle, who coached the Anaheim Ducks to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007, signed a two-year extension Wednesday.

According to the Boston Globe, Glen Murray has been put on waivers by the Boston Bruins.

The 35-year-old had 17 goals and 30 points in63 games for the Bruins this season.

According to reports, Glen Murray has cleared waivers and will be bought out by the Boston Bruins.

The 35-year-old had 17 goals and 30 points in 63 games for the Bruins this season.