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| Naegele, Burke, Housley and Lindsay selected as recipients of 2008 Lester Patrick Trophy |
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| NEW YORK -- Minnesota Wild founding owner Bob Naegele, Jr., Anaheim Ducks Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Burke, 21-year NHL defenseman Phil Housley and Hockey Hall of Fame left wing Ted Lindsay have been named recipients of the... |
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| Canadiens sign minor league defenceman Anderson to one-year contract |
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MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens signed minor-league defenceman Chad Anderson to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday.
Anderson, a 26-year-old free agent, signed a two-way contract and will likely play for the Hamilton Bulldogs... |
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| Aug. 6 - Deadline for salary arbitration decisions to be rendered. |
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| Two German hockey players face bans after missing doping tests |
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HAMBURG, Germany - The German Hockey League plans three-month suspensions for two players after they missed doping tests.
Daniel Kreutzer and Aleksander Polaczek face the punishment for failing to comply with out-of-competition rules.
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| Sharks re-sign forward Ryane Clowe to US$1.6 million, one-year deal |
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - Right wing Ryane Clowe agreed to a US$1.6 million, one-year contract to stay with the San Jose Sharks on Monday.
Clowe was a restricted free agent after scoring eight points in 15 games last season. He missed 67 games afte... |
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| Sharks re-sign F Clowe to 1-year deal |
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -Right wing Ryane Clowe agreed to a one-year, $1.6 million contract to stay with the San Jose Sharks on Monday.
Clowe was a restricted free agent after scoring eight points in 15 games last season. He missed 67 games after ... |
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| Kings hire Mark Hardy as an assistant coach, promote Kompon and Emerson. |
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LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Kings hired Mark Hardy as an assistant coach Monday and promoted both Jamie Kompon and Nelson Emerson to assistant coaches.
Hardy, 49, joins Kompon, Emerson and goalie coach Bill Ranford on new head coach Terry ... |
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| Wings sign Brad McCrimmon, Paul MacLean as assistant coaches |
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DETROIT - The Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings are bringing in former defenceman Brad McCrimmon as an assistant coach.
The team announced Monday it had signed McCrimmon to a three-year contract.
McCrimmon spent four seasons as an a... |
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| Wings sign McCrimmon, MacLean as assistant coaches |
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DETROIT (AP) -The Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings added Brad McCrimmon to their coaching staff Monday and re-signed assistant Paul MacLean.
McCrimmon spent four seasons as an assistant in Atlanta after previous stints with Calgary and the... |
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| Aug. 6 - Deadline for salary arbitration decisions to be rendered. |
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| Canadian Coach Van Boxmeer suffers heart attack |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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BERN, Switzerland - Canadian ice hockey coach John Van Boxmeer will spend the next month recovering after suffering a heart attack, his Swiss club Bern said Monday.
The 55-year-old van Boxmeer's condition has improved since falling ill on Fr... |
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July 20-Aug. 4 - Salary arbitration hearings held.
Aug. 6 - Deadline for salary arbitration decisions to be rendered.
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| Hockey transactions |
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Movements in the world of hockey Friday:
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BOSTON BRUINS-Promoted Scott Bradley to director of player personnel. Named Wayne Smith, director of amateur scouting and John Weisbrod, director of collegiate scouting.
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| Yzerman thinks NHL players should put off retirement if they have any doubts |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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Steve Yzerman and Joe Nieuwendyk were forced into retirement by injuries and never really had to wrestle with the decision about when to call it a career.
So when they see players like Mats Sundin or Joe Sakic struggling to make up their min... |
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| NHL Network to commemorate 20-year anniversary of Wayne Gretzky trade to Los Angeles |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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"The Great One" was traded to Los Angeles 20 years ago this week.
On August 9, 1988, a day that changed the game, Wayne Gretzky was traded... |
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July 20-Aug. 4 - Salary arbitration hearings held.
Aug. 6 - Deadline for salary arbitration decisions to be rendered.
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| Edmonton Oilers name Tambellini GM, promote Lowe to president |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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EDMONTON - Under new owner Daryl Katz, the Edmonton Oilers believe depth in the team's executive offices will help lead to on-ice success, a theory that led to Steve Tambellini's hiring as general manager Thursday.
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| Scotty Bowman decides to join Chicago Blackhawks front office |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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CHICAGO - Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman is joining the Chicago Blackhawks as a senior adviser for hockey operations.
A special consultant with the Detroit Red Wings since retiring from coaching following the 2002 season, the 74-year-old B... |
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| Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:
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CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Named Scotty Bowman senior advisor of hockey operations.
EDMONTON OILERS-Promoted general manager Kevin Lowe to president of hockey operations. Named Steve Tam... |
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Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:
National Hockey League
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Named Scotty Bowman senior advisor of hockey operations.
EDMONTON OILERS-Promoted general manager Kevin Lowe to president of hockey operations. Name... |
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| Scotty Bowman joins Blackhawks |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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CHICAGO (AP) -Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman is joining the Chicago Blackhawks as a senior adviser for hockey operations.
A special consultant with the Detroit Red Wings since retiring from coaching following the 2002 season, the 74-year-old B... |
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| Senators re-sign Antoine Vermette |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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OTTAWA (AP) -Antoine Vermette signed a $5.25 million, two-year contract extension with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday after a season in which he had career highs in goals and points.
He earned nearly $1.1 million last year.
Vermette had 24 goa... |
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| Oilers promote Lowe, name Tambellini GM |
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -New Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz believes depth in the team's executive offices is as important as depth on the ice, and a handful of moves Thursday proved that.
The Oilers promoted general manager Kevin Lowe to presi... |
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| Nashville Predators sign centre Jerred Smithson to extension |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Predators have signed centre Jerred Smithson to a US$1.4-million, two-year contract extension through 2011.
The deal announced Thursday will pay the 29-year-old forward $725,000 in 2009-10 and $750,000 in 201... |
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| Predators sign center Jerred Smithson to extension |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -The Nashville Predators have signed center Jerred Smithson to a two-year, $1.4 million contract extension through 2011.
The deal announced Thursday will pay the 29-year-old forward $725,000 in 2009-10 and $750,000 in 2010-... |
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| Oilers promote Lowe, name Tambellini GM |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -The Edmonton Oilers promoted general manager Kevin Lowe to president of hockey operations and named Steve Tambellini to replace him Thursday.
Kevin Prendergast, the team's longtime vice president of hockey operations, is ... |
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| Edmonton Oilers name Tambellini GM, promote Lowe to president |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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EDMONTON - New Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz believes depth in the team's executive offices will lead to on-ice success, a theory that led to Steve Tambellini's hiring as general manager Thursday.
The move comes as part of larger shakeup ... |
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| Predators sign center Jarred Smithson to extension |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -The Nashville Predators have signed center Jarred Smithson to a two-year, $1.4 million contract extension through 2011.
The deal announced Thursday will pay the 29-year-old forward $725,000 in 2009-10 and $750,000 in 2010-... |
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| Scotty Bowman decides to join Chicago Blackhawks front office |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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CHICAGO - Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman is joining the Chicago Blackhawks as a senior adviser for hockey operations.
A special consultant with the Detroit Red Wings since retiring from coaching following the 2002 season, the 74-year-old B... |
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| Scotty Bowman joins Blackhawks |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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CHICAGO (AP) -Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman is joining the Chicago Blackhawks as a senior adviser for hockey operations.
Bowman has won nine Stanley Cup championships as a coach. He's to be introduced at news conference Thursday at the United... |
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| Ottawa Senators re-sign forward Antoine Vermette to two-year contract |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators finally have Antoine Vermette's signature on a contract extension.
The 25-year-old agreed to a US$5.25-million, two-year deal with the team on Thursday. He earned US$1.075 million last year. Vermette recorded car... |
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| Son of hockey great Patrick Roy faces assault charge in goalie rumble |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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MONTREAL - The son of legendary hockey NHL goaltender Patrick Roy was charged Thursday with assaulting a rival during a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff game last March.
Quebec Remparts goaltender Jonathan Roy, 19, faces one count o... |
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| Jaroslav Modry leaves NHL to play for team in Czech Republic |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Jaroslav Modry is leaving the NHL and going home.
Czech club HC Liberec said on its website Thursday that the 37-year-old Modry signed a two-year contract with the team.
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Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:
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CAROLINA HURRICANES-Signed F Drayson Bowman to a three-year contract.
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Signed an affiliation agreement with Fresno (ECHL). Named Jordan Horst media ... |
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| Wild gain cap room by letting Mark Parrish go |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -Mark Parrish's homecoming didn't work out.
The Minnesota Wild bought out the final three years of the right winger's contract on Wednesday, ending Parrish's frustrating return to his hometown market. Parrish cleared waivers... |
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| Blue Jackets sign Leclaire to 3-year deal |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -The Blue Jackets re-signed restricted free agent goalie Pascal Leclaire on Wednesday to a three-year contract through the 2010-11 season.
The 25-year-old Leclaire is coming off his best season, going 24-17-6 with a 2.25 goal... |
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| Columbus Blue Jackets re-sign goaltender Pascal Leclaire |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Pascal Leclaire is staying with the only NHL team he's ever played for.
The Columbus Blue Jackets agreed to a US$11.4-million, three-year contract with their No. 1 goalie on Wednesday.
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| John Tavares expected to play big role for Canadian juniors |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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OTTAWA - John Tavares received plenty of attention this past week at Hockey Canada's national junior team development camp, but it was a good warm-up for the young star.
After all, it's expected he'll play a leading role in the spotlight whe... |
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| Carolina Hurricanes sign prospect Drayson Bowman to three-year deal |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes think teenager Drayson Bowman might be ready to play in the NHL.
The Hurriances signed Bowman to a US$2.06-million, three-year contract on Wednesday and will give him a chance to make the team in train... |
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| Minnesota Wild buys out final three years of Mark Parrish's contract |
(Thu, 07 Aug 2008)
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - Mark Parrish's homecoming didn't work out.
The Minnesota Wild bought out the final three years of the right winger's contract on Wednesday, ending Parrish's frustrating return to his hometown market. Parrish cleared waivers... |
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