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Two Canadian general managers got a jump on free agency.Calgary Flames GM Darryl Sutter came to terms with defenceman Jay Bouwmeester on Tuesday night while Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey landed a high-profile centre, acquiring Scott Gomez and his big contract from the New York Rangers for forward Chris Higgins

Pat Brisson can always count on a sleepless night come June 30.The hockey agent from CAA Sports is one of dozens of people in the industry who tend to burn the midnight oil on the eve of NHL free agency

MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey got a jump on free agency.He acquired forward Scott Gomez from the New York Rangers in exchange for Chris Higgins on Tuesday

What team boss Brian Burke calls the “warriors” who have played nearly every big international hockey event for the United States in the last 15 years looks to have been disbanded, except for one – Mike Modano

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired 29-year-old center Scott Gomez and prospects Tom Pyatt and Michael Busto from the New York Rangers in exchange for 26-year-old restricted free agent Christopher Higgins and prospect defensemen Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko

MONTREAL – Mike Komisarek is going to test the open market. But that doesn’t mean he’s done with the Montreal Canadiens.The defenceman has decided to wait until after noon ET Wednesday before signing a new contract, giving him the chance to become an unrestricted free agent before making a decision

ee agency opens on Wednesday.GM Ken Holland said Tuesday the Wings did most of their shopping during the season by extending the contracts of centre Henrik Zetterberg and winger Johan Franzen

SAN JOSE – You can cross Rob Blake’s name off the list of available free agents.The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a US$3.5-million, one-year deal with the veteran defenceman

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The clock begins ticking for the Columbus Blue Jackets and captain Rick Nash on Wednesday.Nash has one year left on his contract with the only NHL team for which he has played, and the Blue Jackets want to sign him to a long-term deal before he can become an unrestricted free agent next summer

NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils are keeping Johnny Oduya away from the free-agent market, agreeing to terms with the defenceman on a new contract

Movements in the world of hockey Monday:National Hockey LeagueCAROLINA HURRICANES-Agreed to terms with LW Jussi Jokinen on a two-year contract

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild held an introductory press conference on Monday for a player who needs no introduction in the state of hockey

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres retained the rights to three key restricted free agents by extending qualifying offers to forwards Drew Stafford and Clarke MacArthur and defenceman Andrej Sekera

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins want Bill Guerin to stick around.The veteran forward signed a one-year deal with the Stanley Cup champions, the team announced Monday

Big names are out there. In a financial landscape that is uncertain at best, NHL general managers may be willing to spend large if not commit long-term when unrestricted free agency opens Wednesday

PITTSBURGH – Craig Adams, a fourth-line forward, has signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.Adams, who agreed to terms Monday, had three goals and two assists in 24 playoff games for the Stanley Cup champion Penguins

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Blues are cutting ties with Jay McKee, buying out the final year of the defenceman’s contract.The 31-year-old McKee signed a four-year, US$16-million free agent contract in 2006 and was due US$4 million for next season

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping Jussi Jokinen around.Carolina agreed to a contract with the forward that pays him US$3.4 million over the next two season, the club announced Monday

MONTREAL – Former Montreal Canadiens great Jean Beliveau has been named honorary captain of Canada’s 2010 Olympic hockey team.Beliveau, 77, was presented with a Team Canada jersey with the No

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks are beginning a roster makeover by declining to make qualifying offers to forwards Marcel Goc, Tomas Plihal and Lukas Kaspar