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Kovalchuk's brief stay morphs into 17-year pact

Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils have turned a 32-game test drive into the longest contract in NHL history.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 20, 2010

Prospects don skates and aprons during Wild camp

Minnesota Wild prospects have been picking up tips for the kitchen as well as advice on the ice.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 20, 2010

Flyers trade Gagne to Lightning for Walker

Simon Gagne gladly waived his no-trade clause to leave the only NHL team he ever played for and join the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 19, 2010

Kovalchuk staying with Devils

Ilya Kovalchuk is staying with the New Jersey Devils.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 19, 2010

Wild signs Mikko Koivu to 7-year, $47M extension

This time, Minnesota Wild fans don't have to fret about losing the franchise player.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 15, 2010

Wild re-sign backup goalie Harding to 1-year deal

The Minnesota Wild have re-signed backup goalie Josh Harding to a one-year contract.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 14, 2010

Blackhawks to keep D Hjalmarsson

The Chicago Blackhawks say they plan to keep 23-year-old restricted free agent defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 12, 2010

Kitchen signs on as Blackhawks assistant coach

The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have hired Florida Panthers assistant Mike Kitchen, reuniting him with head coach Joel Quenneville.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 12, 2010

Family, hockey players remember tough guy Probert

Fellow hockey players paid tribute to Bob Probert on Friday, remembering the former NHL tough guy as a gentle giant with a big heart.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 09, 2010

Canucks will retire jersey of ex-captain Naslund

In the year since he retired from the NHL, former Vancouver Canucks captain Markus Naslund has had a chance to reflect on his career.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 08, 2010

Bruins' top pick draws quick attention

WILMINGTON, Mass. -- Tyler Seguin sped straight ahead, quickly shifted the puck to his backhand and flipped it over the goalie's right shoulder and into the net.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 08, 2010

Probert had chance to be so much more

DETROIT--He could've been . . . Those words become Bob Probert's epitaph. It's the monogram for the blown opportunity.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 08, 2010

Bruins' top pick Seguin shows speed at camp

Tyler Seguin sped straight ahead, quickly shifted the puck to his backhand and flipped it over the goalie's right shoulder and into the net.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 07, 2010

Red Wings re-sign F Patrick Eaves to 1-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Patrick Eaves to a one-year contract.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 07, 2010

Red Wings-re-sign forward Drew Miller for 1 year

The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Drew Miller to a one-year contract.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 06, 2010

Blues, Halak agree to 4-year deal

The St. Louis Blues have signed goaltender Jaroslav Halak to a four-year contract.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 06, 2010

Ex-Red Wing Probert dies

Retired hockey enforcer Bob Probert, who played for the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks and struggled to overcome drinking problems, has died. He was 45.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 06, 2010

Niemi among 31 filing for salary arbitration

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niemi heads the list of 31 players headed to salary arbitration, the NHL Players' Association said Monday night.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 05, 2010

Ex-Red Wings, Blackhawks tough guy Probert dies

Retired hockey enforcer Bob Probert, who played for the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks and struggled to overcome drinking problems, has died. He was 45.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 05, 2010

Oilers sign No. 1 draft pick Hall

The Edmonton Oilers have signed top overall draft pick Taylor Hall to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 05, 2010

Wild sign prospects Peters, Bagnall

The Minnesota Wild have signed a pair of prospects, center Warren Peters and defenseman Drew Bagnall.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 02, 2010

Blackhawks sign free agent D John Scott

The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have signed free agent defenseman John Scott to a two-year contract.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 02, 2010

Sharks sign G Antero Niittymaki to 2-year deal

The San Jose Sharks moved swiftly to replace longtime goalie Evgeni Nabokov on Thursday, signing veteran Finnish goalie Antero Niittymaki to a two-year, $4 million deal.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 02, 2010

Maple Leafs add F Armstrong in 3-year deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have added another gritty forward, signing free-agent Colby Armstrong to a $9-million, three-year deal.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 02, 2010

Defensemen fly off NHL free agent racks in a hurry

It was a great day to be a free agent defenseman in the NHL.
Via Buffalonews.com  |  July 01, 2010
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