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Thrashers sign veteran F Modin

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:51:48 +0000

Toronto, ON – The Atlanta Thrashers appear to have signed veteran forward Fredrik Modin. TSN of Canada on Saturday quoted the Swedish paper Aftonbladet as saying it's a one-year deal, but no terms of the deal were disclosed. Modin, who…

Kovalchuk pact approved; NHL-NHLPA adopt rules for long-term deals

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:27:04 +0000

Toronto, ON – Ilya Kovalchuk will finally join the New Jersey Devils after his re-submitted contract was officially and finally approved by the National Hockey League just before 3 a.m. (et) Saturday morning. The re-worked contract now calls for Kovalchuk…

NHL approves new Kovalchuk contract

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:54:43 +0000

Toronto, ON – Ilya Kovalchuk will finally join the New Jersey Devils after his re-submitted contract was reportedly approved by the National Hockey League. Additionally, according to TSN of Canada, the league and the NHL Players' Association reached an agreement…

Maple Leafs' stock slowly rising

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:13:55 +0000

By George Popalis, Contributing Editor Toronto, ON – There is guarded optimism surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the 2010-11 NHL season, much of that due to the astute moves made this offseason by general manager Brian Burke. Through…

Penguins sign Mike Comrie

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:26:23 +0000

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Mike Comrie to a one-year contract worth $500,000. Comrie spent last season with Edmonton and registered 13 goals with eight assists for 21 points in 43 games. He broke into the…

Bruins sign Wyatt Smith

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:04:42 +0000

Boston, MA – The Boston Bruins have signed forward Wyatt Smith to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Smith spent last year with Pittsburgh's American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and registered 13 goals with…

Avalanche sign Stewart for two years

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:55:33 +0000

Denver, CO – The Colorado Avalanche signed restricted free- agent forward Chris Stewart to a two-year deal on Thursday. The 22-year-old led the Avs with 28 goals and ranked second in points with 64 over 77 regular-season games in 2009-10.…

Preds ownership completes Del Biaggio buyout

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:12:41 +0000

Nashville, TN (Sports Network) – Nashville Predators chairman Tom Cigarran announced on Thursday that the current ownership group has completed the purchase of remaining ownership shares from jailed former investor William “Boots” Del Biaggio and the former Forecheck Investments. Back…

Neely headlines Lester Patrick recipients

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:32:29 +0000

New York, NY – Former Boston Bruin great Cam Neely was among four recipients of the 2010 Lester Patrick Trophy named Thursday. Also presented with the award were renowned Boston-area natives and Hockey East coaches Jack Parker and Jerry York…

Montreal inks G Price for two years

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:21:23 +0000

Montreal, QC – The Montreal Canadiens signed goaltender Carey Price to a two-year contract on Thursday. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 23-year-old veteran of three seasons appeared in 41 games for the Habs…