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Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:43 am EDT

Wild, Nolan agree on 2-year, 2.75 million deal

By Joe Zedalis

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Free agent forward Owen Nolan has agreed to a two year deal with the Minnesota Wild worth $2.75 million a season. Nolan, 36, recorded 32 points and 71 penalty minutes in 77 games with the Calgary Flames in 2007-08.

"Owen Nolan is a true power winger who can score goals, play a physical brand, play either wing and take face-offs," Wild president and general manager Doug Risebrough said in a statement. "We are excited to add a player of his experience and versatility."

The 16-year veteran, taken first overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, is a five-time NHL All-Star (1992, 1996, 1997, 2000 and 2002) and has collected 807 points and 1,727 PIM in 1,068 career matches with Quebec, Colorado, San Jose, Toronto, Phoenix and Calgary.

The Wild also signed goalie Barry Brust to a multiyear contract and right wing Jesse Schultz to a one-year deal on Sunday.

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  1. kyle s
    1. Posted by kyle s Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    The Wild are the greatest hockey team ever and will win many cups very soon ..........................................oh ya 1st suckas
  2. kyle s
    2. Posted by kyle s Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    2nd also
  3. Peeler
    3. Posted by Peeler Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:02 pm EDT

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    Good lord......5.5M/2yrs for this tool bag.....is this all MN cold muester up....Nolan.... it should be MN dipped into a time warp
  4. philiafan14364
    4. Posted by philiafan14364 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:09 pm EDT

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    Owen Nolan? I didnt even know he was still playing, hes was pretty good, 10 YEARS AGO!!!
  5. FIGHTCLUB-PA
    5. Posted by FIGHTCLUB-PA Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    Flyers will win the cup this year!
  6. Iceman
    6. Posted by Iceman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    He will help this young inexperienced team through some tough games. I think the price is a little steep but that is honestly what this team needs.
  7. WildMan
    7. Posted by WildMan Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Yeah, he is old, but he is still good enough, and he will bring a little more expieriance to the young team, which we need after losing Rolston.
  8. p0thead
    8. Posted by p0thead Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    WOW!!! That is alot of money for a older vet that is pretty close to the end of his playing days. I hope he can go to the WILD and be that guy that can still put up desent points and play the veteran role on the ice and locker room. but coulda spent the money more wisley???? guess we gotta wait and see. But wish him all the luck in the State of Hockey. The Wild are a great up and comeing team and I look forward to watching them this year. ohhh for all you kids that love to be first and get off on it. I AM #9 YES I AM THE BEST!!!!!
  9. books
    9. Posted by books Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    I'm guessing not many of you saw him play last year. He was one of the best players on the ice for the Flames and brought a lot of leadership and grit to the squad...isn't that exactly what Min has been missing? A good pick up for them even thought they are obviously paying more for the experience and leadership than for what he will produce.
  10. Fox
    10. Posted by Fox Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    ...and better than that in the playoffs. I figured Nolan would be on one-year deals from here out, but more power to him if he can get a promise for $2.75 next year.
  11. charlie
    11. Posted by charlie Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:22 pm EDT

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    2.75 dough...thought this guy retired in 03 and the ranger did not sign him..even more suprising...go flyer!
  12. knucklehead
    12. Posted by knucklehead Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:37 pm EDT

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    I agree Books. I think I remember him even scoring on a breakaway. I had to do a double-take!
  13. books
    13. Posted by books Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    Kuckles...That goal was definetly a grinder goal...not as embarrasing as a certain Penguin's penalty shovel "attempt" from a few years ago but definetly one of the least pretty goals I've ever seen. It did go in after all...
  14. Mark P
    14. Posted by Mark P Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:07 pm EDT

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    I have always liked this guy - but this proves my point that GM's have absolutely lost their collective minds, and may have been the reason for the lockout(s) (see Hossa's deal for more proof)
  15. Wu
    15. Posted by Wu Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:59 pm EDT

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    well thank god the vikings finally learned how to spend money on free agents correctly because i'm not so sure about the decisions made by the twinkies, wolvies, and wild.
  16. douglass4@...
    16. Posted by douglass4@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    I like ice cream!
    Elephants smell!
    Butterflies are pretty!
    Snails are slimy!
  17. Wayne
    17. Posted by Wayne Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    He's a great leader but he's not worth that much money! Rediculous. I'm glad we have Bertuzzi instead, I wouldn't pay Nolan that much if I were Sutter either.
  18. the_jerker
    18. Posted by the_jerker Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:06 pm EDT

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    man, is yahoo just copying off brochu is hockey now?
  19. Pure Evil
    19. Posted by Pure Evil Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    A lot of money, but the guy still has something special. Books was right when he said he was the best player on the ice for the Flames many nights. Big time player that does big things (1st round last year vs the Sharks). I would take this guy anyday of the week on any team. I hope the Wild fans will treat him well. You're still the man Nolan, even when you put up a hat trick against us and beat Grier's face in!
    Bertuzzi shouldnt even be in the league.
  20. Avs Fan
    20. Posted by Avs Fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    Another chance to boo that loser bertuzzi Who cares about Owen Nolan
  21. SpoonyG
    21. Posted by SpoonyG Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:36 pm EDT

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    He's still alive?
  22. kenm111
    22. Posted by kenm111 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    7th liner
  23. shadfax
    23. Posted by shadfax Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:15 pm EDT

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    The stupid thing is the flames are not improving just maintaining the status quo on talent with every signing. they are a playoff team but a little improvement would be nice. a great pickup for the wild...every signing they have had is improving the team...a ton of guys this free agency being signed with the hope they will play like they have in the past ....from Ryder to Naslund....a whole lot of praying going on.
  24. Fox
    24. Posted by Fox Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    Ryder isn't that big a risk; a new scene worked for Ribeiro, didn't it?
  25. john k
    25. Posted by john k Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:24 pm EDT

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    Wild are getting a bargain for the locker room. I personally saw this guy spilling his guts for a so-so team twice last year and thought he was at least the second best player on the ice behind Iginla or Lankow in the games I watched. We had Carney for his twilight performance mentor Burns. Now maybe Nolan can toughen up our talented softies.

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