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TAMPA, Fla. – Barry Melrose was hired as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, returning to the NHL after 12 years as a television analyst because he wants to be “on the inside again.

TAMPA, Fla. – When the Tampa Bay Lightning called, Barry Melrose was eager to listen.Out of coaching for 13 years, he missed the passion and competition of the NHL.

Movements in the world of hockey Monday:National Hockey LeagueNASHVILLE PREDATORS-Signed G Dan Ellis to a two-year contract and D Shea Weber to a three-year contract.

OTTAWA – Goalie Ray Emery cleared waivers on Monday, becoming an unrestricted free agent after being bought out by the Ottawa Senators.Emery was owed US$6.

TAMPA, Fla. – The primary investors in a group buying the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they have no intentions of moving the team and will be “shockingly aggressive” in trying to improve the club that finished last in the NHL last season.

NASHVILLE – The Nashville Predators signed defenceman Shea Weber and goaltender Dan Ellis to multi-year deals on Monday.Weber signed a US$13.

The Nashville Predators have signed young stud defenseman Shea Weber to a three year contract extension worth $13.5 million.

“Shea has evolved into one of our core players,” GM David Poile said in a release.

OTTAWA – Having drafted what they hope are tomorrow’s stars, the NHL’s 30 general managers now turn their full attention to retaining some of their current ones.

OTTAWA – Having drafted what they hope are tomorrow’s stars, the NHL’s 30 general managers now turn their full attention to retaining some of their current ones.

OTTAWA – Having drafted what they hope are tomorrow’s stars, the NHL’s 30 general managers now turn their full attention to retaining some of their current ones.

OTTAWA – It’s only natural for hockey fans in search of hope to look to their team’s top draft choice with excitement.Many NHL squads selected players this weekend that will become mainstays on their rosters down the road.

OTTAWA – Without picks in the second and third rounds at the NHL draft on Saturday, but with a promising young team, Oilers general manager Kevin Lowe didn’t want to upset Edmonton’s apple cart in the hopes of landing an earlier selection.

DENVER – Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic hasn’t decided yet whether to return to the team for his 20th season or retire.Team spokesman Jean Martineau said Saturday that Sakic met with general manager Francois Giguere.

OTTAWA – The NHL entry draft wrapped without a significant trade Saturday but not without any significant news.The Pittsburgh Penguins were informed that star winger Marian Hossa was going test the July 1 free-agent market, where he will arguably be the most attractive commodity.

OTTAWA – The NHL entry draft wrapped without a significant trade Saturday but not without any significant news.The Pittsburgh Penguins were informed that star winger Marian Hossa was going test the July 1 free-agent market, where he will arguably be the most attractive commodity.

OTTAWA – Jimmy Hayes will have no shortage of NHL connections to tap into as he strives to make the Toronto Maple Leafs in future years.The winger from Dorchester, Mass.

OTTAWA – For years, Chris Stamkos thought his talented, hockey-playing son Steven was too small to play in the National Hockey League.So he never pressured him.

OTTAWA – Sleep didn’t come easy for Philip McRae after sitting through the first round of the NHL draft without hearing his name called.Fortunately, there was plenty of time for him to nap on Saturday because it didn’t take long to get selected on Day 2.

OTTAWA – The last time Yann Sauve listened for his name to be called in a draft, his wait was nowhere near as long as this.Sauve, a former first-overall pick in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, had to wait well into the second round of the NHL draft Saturday before the Vancouver Canucks scooped the Saint John Sea Dogs defenceman up with the 41st selection.

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators hosted the NHL’s entry draft but it was three other Canadian teams that stole the show Friday.The Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens were busy on the trade front.