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TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Wayne Primeau from the Calgary Flames for defenceman Anton Stralman and forward Colin Stuart, the teams announced Monday

Movements in the world of hockey Sunday:

 

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TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-Signed D Matt Smaby to a two-year contract.

BOSTON – Derek Morris is the newest member of the Bruins, joining them one day after Boston traded another veteran defenceman, Aaron Ward.The Bruins announced Saturday that the free agent, who finished last season with the New York Rangers, had signed a one-year contract

Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueBOSTON BRUINS-Traded D Aaron Ward to Carolina for F Patrick Eaves and a 2010 fourth-round draft pick

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Phoenix Coyotes forward Daniel Winnik was awarded a one-year contract following of an arbitration hearing.Terms of the deal were not released Friday

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Wild have signed veteran goaltender Wade Dubielewicz to add depth behind All-Star Niklas Backstrom.The move gives the Wild a third goaltender on the roster and more stability should they decide to trade backup Josh Harding, who had a 2

RALEIGH, N.C. – This ought to make the Carolina Hurricanes’ training camp worth watching: Aaron Ward skating with the player who decked him during the playoffs

Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueCAROLINA HURRICANES-Signed F Tuomo Ruutu to a three-year contract.MINNESOTA WILD-Signed C Kyle Brodziak to a three-year contract and D Ryan Lannon to a one-year contract

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild signed centre Kyle Brodziak to a three-year deal on Thursday to avoid arbitration.The Wild acquired Brodziak from the Edmonton Oilers in a trade on draft night

CHICAGO – The Chicago Blackhawks say recently signed right wing Marian Hossa will undergo surgery Friday on his right shoulder to repair a small tear in his rotator cuff

DETROIT – Former Detroit Red Wings star Sergei Fedorov says a man entrusted to manage his money during the past 11 years swindled him out of US$43 million

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes have locked up Tuomo Ruutu for three seasons.The Hurricanes said Thursday that they avoided arbitration with the physical forward by signing him to a deal worth US$11

TORONTO – Former NHLer Dave Poulin is joining the Toronto Maple Leafs front office.Poulin was unveiled Thursday as the club’s new vice-president of hockey operations

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have named Brad Lauer assistant coach.Lauer joins head coach Cory Clouston, assistant coach Greg Carvel, goaltending coach Eli Wilson and video coach Tim Pattyson

Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueCOLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Signed D John Moore to a three-year contract.MINNESOTA WILD-Signed C Nathan Smith to a one-year contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Less than 24 hours before they were to go to arbitration, the Columbus Blue Jackets and defenseman Marc Methot have agreed on a two-year contract

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with goalie Martin Biron on a one-year deal.Biron was 29-19-5 for the Flyers last season, with a 2

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild have signed AHL center Nathan Smith to a one-year deal.The Wild made the announcement on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Smith has played in 21 NHL games with Pittsburgh and Vancouver, including four playoff games with the Canucks in 2007

DETROIT – The NHL has scheduled an arbitration hearing July 30 for Jiri Hudler, who says he’s leaving the Detroit Red Wings to join Dynamo Moscow of Russia’s Continental Hockey League

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks signed forwards Tanner Glass and Guillaume Desbiens and defenceman Mike Funk to NHL contracts Wednesday