Detroit Red Wings land Marian Hossa with US$7.4 million, one-year deal.
DETROIT – Marian Hossa lost the Stanley Cup to the Detroit Red Wings last month. Now, the star forward is joining the champions to help them repeat.
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Hurricanes sign defenceman Joni Pitkanen to US$12-million, three-year contract
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes signed newly acquired defenceman Joni Pitkanen to a US$12-million, three-year contract on Wednesday.Pitkanen, acquired from the Edmonton Oilers on Monday for winger Erik Cole, was a restricted free agent.
Hurricanes sign defenceman Joni Pitkanen to US$12-million, three-year contract.
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes signed newly acquired defenceman Joni Pitkanen to a US$12-million, three-year contract on Wednesday.Pitkanen, acquired from the Edmonton Oilers on Monday for winger Erik Cole, was a restricted free agent.
Carolina Hurricanes sign defenceman Josef Melichar to one-year deal
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes signed former Pittsburgh defenceman Josef Melichar to a US$1 million, one-year contract Wednesday.The 29-year-old Melichar had eight assists and 74 penalty minutes in 50 games last season with Linkoping of the Swedish Elite League.
Carolina Hurricanes sign defenceman Josef Melichar to one-year deal.
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes signed former Pittsburgh defenceman Josef Melichar to a US$1 million, one-year contract Wednesday.The 29-year-old Melichar had eight assists and 74 penalty minutes in 50 games last season with Linkoping of the Swedish Elite League.
Lightning re-sign forward Ryan Craig to $1.575-million, two-year contract.
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward Ryan Craig to a US$1.575-million, two-year contract.The 26-year-old native of Abbotsford, B.
Lightning re-sign forward Ryan Craig to $1.575-million, two-year contract
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward Ryan Craig to a US$1.575-million, two-year contract.The 26-year-old native of Abbotsford, B.
Edmonton Oilers GM Kevin Lowe gets high grade for busy few days
Kevin Lowe got burned last year when Michael Nylander turned his back on a verbal commitment to Edmonton and a number of other unrestricted free agents thumbed their nose to the Oilers.
Bruins sign former Canadiens winger Michael Ryder to three-year deal
BOSTON – The Boston Bruins moved to strengthen their mediocre offence by signing two-time 30-goal scorer Michael Ryder on Tuesday.The right wing, who spent all four of his NHL seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, signed a US$12-million, three-year deal with the team that scored the sixth fewest goals last season.
Edmonton Oilers GM Kevin Lowe gets high grade for busy few days.
Kevin Lowe got burned last year when Michael Nylander turned his back on a verbal commitment to Edmonton and a number of other unrestricted free agents thumbed their nose to the Oilers.
Bruins sign former Canadiens winger Michael Ryder to three-year deal.
BOSTON – The Boston Bruins moved to strengthen their mediocre offence by signing two-time 30-goal scorer Michael Ryder on Tuesday.The right wing, who spent all four of his NHL seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, signed a US$12-million, three-year deal with the team that scored the sixth fewest goals last season.
New Jersey Devils sign Holik, Rolston, Pandolfo and Salvador
The New Jersey Devils started the free-agent shopping season Tuesday by re-signing forward Jay Pandolfo and defenceman Bryce Salvador.They closed opening day by bringing back a pair of guys who got away, centres Brian Rolston and Bobby Holik.
New Jersey Devils sign Holik, Rolston, Pandolfo and Salvador.
The New Jersey Devils started the free-agent shopping season Tuesday by re-signing forward Jay Pandolfo and defenceman Bryce Salvador.They closed opening day by bringing back a pair of guys who got away, centres Brian Rolston and Bobby Holik.
Maple Leafs bring back Cujo, sign Hagman and Finger to 4-year deals
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a very different look next season.General manager Cliff Fletcher continued the NHL team’s off-season makeover Tuesday by signing forward Niklas Hagman and defenceman Jeff Finger to four-year deals while bringing back goaltender Curtis Joseph on a one-year contract.
Maple Leafs bring back Cujo, sign Hagman and Finger to 4-year deals.
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a very different look next season.General manager Cliff Fletcher continued the NHL team’s off-season makeover Tuesday by signing forward Niklas Hagman and defenceman Jeff Finger to four-year deals while bringing back goaltender Curtis Joseph on a one-year contract.
Defenceman Mark Streit lured to Long Island by $20.5-million contract
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Mark Streit is leaving for Long Island.The power-play specialist who can play both defence and forward signed a $20.5-million, four-year deal with the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
Defenceman Mark Streit lured to Long Island by $20.5-million contract
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Mark Streit is leaving for Long Island.The power-play specialist who can play both defence and forward signed a $20.5-million, four-year deal with the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
Defenceman Mark Streit lured to Long Island by $20.5-million contract.
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Mark Streit is leaving for Long Island.
The power-play specialist who can play both defence and forward signed a $20.5-million, five-year deal with the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
Flyers send veteran defenceman Denis Gauthier to Los Angeles
PHILADELPHIA – The Los Angeles Kings acquired veteran defenceman Denis Gauthier and a second-round pick in the 2010 draft from the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday for defenceman Patrik Hersley and forward Ned Lukacevic.
Flyers send veteran defenceman Denis Gauthier to Los Angeles
PHILADELPHIA – The Los Angeles Kings acquired veteran defenceman Denis Gauthier and a second-round pick in the 2010 draft from the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday for defenceman Patrik Hersley and forward Ned Lukacevic.