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Hurricanes Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:21:43 PDT

When the free agency period began and left wing Erik Cole remained unsigned, it appeared it might signal another departure from the Hurricanes. But it turned out to be the first order of business for the team, and they signed him to a two-year contract July 1.

For Cole, it's a pay reduction from the $4 million contract he completed. But at $2.8 million and $3 million the next two seasons, he'll be able to stay at home. He maintained a Raleigh-area residence after last summer's trade to the Edmonton Oilers and his return in a March trade set him up to stick around even longer.

Cole is a veteran member of the team and though he went through a couple of seasons when trade speculation was rabid, he offers the team a form of roster stability.

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

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:11:06 PDT

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LaRose re-signs with Hurricanes for 2 years (AP)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:33:45 PDT

The Carolina Hurricanes locked up another of their free agents Thursday, re-signing forward Chad LaRose to a two-year deal. LaRose, 27, will make $1.5 million this upcoming season and $1.9 million in 2010-11. He made $875,000 last season -- by far his best in the NHL. "Chad has grown into a key player for our franchise," general manager Jim Rutherford said.

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.

'Canes re-sign Cole for 2 years (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:12:44 PDT

The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping Erik Cole, agreeing Wednesday to a two-year deal with the physical forward. Cole will make $2.8 million this upcoming season and $3 million in 2010-11. The Hurricanes' third-round pick in 1998 took a pay cut to stay in Raleigh. He made $4 million last season while completing a three-year deal he signed in 2006.

Desperate Oilers run into the Bulin Wall; Gill sails to Montreal (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:04:44 PDT

(NOTE: Don't forget about Puck Daddy's 2009 Free Agent Frenzy Chatter Box ) After losing Dwayne Roloson...

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

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:56:20 PDT

When news was floating around that the Sedins were close to inking back with the Canucks, we delayed this...

Jokinen signs 2-year deal with Hurricanes (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:53:52 PDT

The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping Jussi Jokinen, agreeing to a two-year deal with one of the stars of their recent playoff run.

McKee among the buy-outs; Jokinen, Bolland among the signed (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:52:06 PDT

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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

Puck Daddy chats with NHL Draft expert Kyle Woodlief about dangers of Tavares, glory of Hedman and other top prospects (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:35:21 PDT

The last time Kyle Woodlief can recall an NHL Entry Draft with this level of intrigue at the top of the board...

The Year in Hockey Blogs: Top 10 stories, trends and scandals (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:03:14 PDT

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Lemaire says he's trapped until 'coaching situation' is resolved (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:34:26 PDT

Lou Lamoriello's not getting any younger. Neither is Martin Brodeur. Despite the fact that their best player...

Puck Headlines: Heatley's list; Domi, Probert go figure skating (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:19:02 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

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Vote Now: Puck Daddy's No-Foil Stanley Cup Winners (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:08:56 PDT

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Puck Headlines: Life without Heatley; Leafs, NYR roll next year? (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:37:11 PDT

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Hurricanes agrees to terms with Maurice (AP)

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:01:20 PDT

The Carolina Hurricanes knew they wanted Paul Maurice back after he led them to the Eastern Conference finals. Keeping his staff intact was important, too. The team said Monday it has agreed to terms on a three-year contract for Maurice, who took over at midseason and helped the team return to the playoffs for the first time since winning the Stanley Cup in 2006.

Puck Headlines: NHL Cup ratings blockbuster; Cuban on Balsillie (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:43:31 PDT

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How Gary Bettman should spend a $100 million relocation fee (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:27:29 PDT

So Jim Balsillie wants to move the Phoenix Coyotes and commissioner Gary Bettman is trying his damnedest to stop...

From Hell to the Flames? Sutter expected to leave Devils today (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:31:55 PDT

Multiple sources are reporting this morning that Brent Sutter will announce he's leaving the New Jersey...

Puck Headlines: NBC, NHL poop on another fan viewing party (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:16:49 PDT

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Puck Headlines: Stress on Pens' Fleury for Game 6; can playoff beards actually save modern masculinity? (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:57:50 PDT

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