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Kovalev snagged by Senators; Burke adds Ducks defenseman (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:24:47 PDT

A few moves of note this afternoon, all involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens in one way or...

Who will survive the Arbitration Wars (if they actually happen)? (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:26:26 PDT

Salary arbitration is such a wonderful convention. It's a safety zone for defamation of character, as team...

Ducks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:21:41 PDT

The Ducks accomplished their primary offseason objective a few hours after the NHL's annual free agent market opened July 1, re-signing defenseman and team captain Scott Niedermayer to a one-year, $6 million contract that includes bonus clauses for team performance.

"Keeping Scott Niedermayer in an Anaheim Ducks jersey was paramount for our club," general manager Bob Murray said. "We're extremely pleased he's chosen to remain with us and look forward to another great season from a Hall of Fame-bound player."

Niedermayer, set to turn 36 in August, had evaluated potential retirement for a third consecutive off-season before committing to playing another season shortly before the NHL entry draft began June 26.

Selanne: Next season with Anaheim his last (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:24:38 PDT

Anaheim forward Teemu Selanne says his next NHL season will be his last. Selanne, a 10-time All-Star, celebrated his 39th birthday Friday. He told the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper in Finland that a man his age doesn't belong in the NHL. Selanne recently contemplated retirement but decided to play for one more season.

Puck Daddy's 2009 Free-Agent Frenzy Report Card (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:11:06 PDT

"Bouwmeester ... ... Jay Bouwmeester" (cue music) Handing out grades for the annual Free Agent Frenzy is...

As Koivu's stock rises, Minnesota's outlook gets bleaker? (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:35:36 PDT

In a way, the NHL's Free Agent Frenzy is a lot like your fantasy hockey draft, only with slightly less beer...

Intriguing omissions on Team Canada's summer camp roster (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:55:27 PDT

As this point, your heart just goes out to Steven Stamkos. The No. 1 overall pick in 2008 for the Tampa Bay...

Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:05:04 PDT

Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. And instead of taking a discount on a one-year deal to take a shot at a Stanley Cup title, Hossa cashed in a megadeal with the up-and-coming Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.

Ducks captain Niedermayer returns with 1-year deal (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:01:20 PDT

Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer is staying in Anaheim after signing a one-year deal Wednesday worth $6 million plus bonuses. Already a foregone conclusion that the star defenseman would be back, the Ducks made it official a few hours into the NHL free-agent shopping season. "Keeping Scott Niedermayer in an Anaheim Ducks jersey was paramount for our club," general manager Bob Murray said...

Knuble gives the Caps what they're missing; Niedermayer stays (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:16:12 PDT

MVP of the offseason for the Washington Capitals ? That would be Chris Pronger. Not giving up the package the...

Good/Bad/Ugly: The top 10 free-agent defensemen (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:45:07 PDT

Many National Hockey League general managers are of the belief that you should build a team from the goal out...

Good/Bad/Ugly: The top 10 free-agent centers (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:15:20 PDT

The best centers available at the Frenzy this week sadly aren't unrestricted free agents.

Blake stays with Sharks; Montreal in play for Sedins (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:22:17 PDT

Great Thing About Rob Blake Being Re-Signed, Part 1: Searching for images brings several Robert Blake results,...

What We Learned: Garth Snow is a genius; draft winners, losers (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:50:48 PDT

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2009 NHL Draft Team By Team (AP)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:05:16 PDT

For Flyers, the Pronger price was one worth paying (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:02:09 PDT

MONTREAL -- After completing his trade for Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger on Friday night, Philadelphia...

Selanne will skate with the post-Pronger Ducks next season (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:02:41 PDT

MONTREAL -- Chris Pronger out, Scott Niedermayer and Teemu Selanne back next season for the Anaheim Ducks .

Live Coverage: NHL Draft 2009 in Montreal (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:00:12 PDT

MONTREAL -- There are probably reasons why the NHL Draft is important besides creepy photos of rookies, but...

Puck Headlines: Mock draft mania; Kessel/Leafs trade update (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:07:55 PDT

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Fedorov signs 2-year contract with Russian club (AP)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:51:57 PDT

Nineteen years after defecting from the Soviet Union, Sergei Fedorov is leaving the NHL to play in his homeland. The 1994 league MVP and three-time Stanley Cup winner with the Detroit Red Wings has signed a two-year contract with Russian club Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. Fedorov's agent, Pat Brisson, called the Washington Capitals on Thursday to inform them of the...

Puck Headlines: Chelios, Wings done; Heatley destinations (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:34:41 PDT

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What We Learned: Why your team's season was awesome! (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:37:06 PDT

Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...

Puck Headlines: Winter Classic double-dip; Isles' top pick mystery (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:39:58 PDT

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Burke takes hard stand vs. trade demands, with wiggle room (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:54:15 PDT

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke is a lot of things, and blunt is near the top of the list.

Puck Headlines: Wings chronicle their aches; Phoenix fans gloat (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:15:52 PDT

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For Ducks, Scott Niedermayer is key consideration (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:56:18 PDT

All that Chris Pronger business the other day got us thinking: Why would the Los Angeles Kings want to trade...

Game 7 Review: Turns out Fleury actually can win at the Joe (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:47:08 PDT

"Marc-Andre Fleury never has played particularly well in Joe Louis Arena, and with the waves of talent the...

For now, Pronger trade to Kings denied by both parties (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:32:43 PDT

Steve Ludzik of The Score in Canada is putting it on the line this afternoon by reporting that "the Anaheim...