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Wild Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:13:19 PDT

In a contract dispute, the Wild put left wing Stephane Veilleux, a restricted free agent who has fired his agent and is negotiating for himself, on waivers July 16 to give him a bit of a reality check, then signed him to a one-year contract three days later.

Trying to show Veilleux that his value isn't as high as he thinks it is, the Wild put him on waivers in a virtual game of chicken. Veilleux wasn't claimed, and then the Wild is hoping he would be reasonable and work out a contract before a July 21 arbitration hearing. It worked.

"I wouldn't think that we have to go this far," Veilleux said.

"We are far apart in our evaluation and Steph really believes in a higher number," assistant general manager Tom Lynn said.

Hockey becomes political weapon in Minnesota senate race (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:02:00 PDT

If you're a political junkie or a Stuart Smalley acolyte, you likely know that former "Saturday Night...

Wild re-sign LW Veilleux (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:52:00 PDT

The Minnesota Wild on Saturday re-signed restricted free-agent left wing Stephane Veilleux to a one-year contract.

Wild, Veilleux avoid arbitration with 1-year deal (AP)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:50:42 PDT

Stephane Veilleux and the Minnesota Wild agreed to terms Saturday on a one-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing. The 26-year-old Veilleux, who has carved a niche as a left wing on the Wild's checking line, scored a career-high 11 goals and added seven assists in 77 games last season. He has played five seasons with the Wild, who drafted him in the third round in 2001.

IIHF suspends contracts of 6 players (AP)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:03:44 PDT

Nashville Predators forward Alex Radulov was one of six players whose new contracts were suspended by hockey's international governing body on Friday until the legality of the deals could be investigated. Radulov, under contract for another season with the Predators, signed a contract with a Russian team in the new Continental Hockey League (KHL).

The IIHF would like to review your official papers, comrades (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:56:24 PDT

USA Today's headline on the latest NHL/KHL developments seems a little misleading: "Hold everything: World...

Puck Headlines: Stephane Veilleux waiting for something, Wild (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:12:20 PDT

Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere...

Wild re-sign LW Olvecky, D Stoner (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:58:56 PDT

The Minnesota Wild retained a pair of restricted free agents Wednesday, re-signing left wing Peter Olvecky and defenseman Clayton Stoner to one-year contracts.

Blue Jackets sign C Kelly (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:13:57 PDT

In one of three moves made Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets signed veteran center Steve Kelly to a one-year contract.

Wild sign C Locke, four others (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:44:56 PDT

The Minnesota Wild signed five players Tuesday, including recently acquired center Corey Locke.

Sheppard, Pouliot look to fill Wild void at center (AP)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:45:00 PDT

Minnesota Wild assistant general manager Tom Thompson was walking out of the dressing room at the conclusion of a weeklong prospect camp and was asked about James Sheppard. "Quite honestly," Thompson said, "I wasn't really watching Sheppard too closely." It wasn't negligence on the part of Thompson, but rather confidence that the 20-year-old center is ready for his second season as a Wild center,...

Blues sign C McClement (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:57:54 PDT

The St. Louis Blues on Monday agreed to a one-year contract with center Jay McClement, who played in 81 games for the team last season.

Blues sign RW Foy (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:04:39 PDT

The St. Louis Blues on Monday signed free agent right wing Matt Foy, who played in a career-high 28 games for the Minnesota Wild last season.

Wild sign C Kolanos (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:08:51 PDT

The Minnesota Wild added depth at center Friday, signing Krys Kolanos to a one-year contract.

Wild look to fill hole at center (AP)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:41:03 PDT

In need of centers, the Minnesota Wild traded defenseman Shawn Belle to Montreal for center Corey Locke and signed minor-leaguer Krys Kolanos to a two-way contract on Friday. Both young players have spent the majority of their careers in the American Hockey League. The 24-year-old Locke had 85 goals and 144 assists in four seasons with the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Wild send D Belle to Canadiens for C Locke (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:29:52 PDT

The Minnesota Wild added a center Friday, acquiring Corey Locke from the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Shawn Belle.

Canucks sign RW Demitra, D Davison (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:42:50 PDT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- The Vancouver Canucks on Thursday signed free-agent right wing Pavol Demitra and defenseman Rob Davison.

Puck Headlines: Campbell thinking Stanley Cup with Chicago (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:17:29 PDT

Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere...

The Deadbeat Club: 10 least desirable NHL cities for free agents (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:36 PDT

Take a good, long look down the list of the NHL's highest-scoring defenseman last season.

Morrison expected to sign with Ducks (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:58:01 PDT

Free agent centre Brendan Morrison is off the free agent list and appears set to join the Anaheim Ducks .

Wild likes Nolan's seriousness, ruggedness (AP)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:35:05 PDT

Last week, it looked like the Minnesota Wild were done with free agency. They weren't finished, though, and neither is Owen Nolan. General manager Doug Risebrough desired another veteran for the locker room and a rugged presence with a scorer's touch up front, so he offered Nolan a $5.5 million, two-year contract -- $2.75 million each season -- and waited to hear from the 36-year-old.

What NHL teams will be looking for in the free-agent market (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:15:43 PDT

Here's a capsule look at team-by-team free-agent needs. The free-agent market opens for business at noon ET Tuesday, July 1.

Wild add blue-line depth by signing Tomas Mojzis (AP)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:57:37 PDT

The Minnesota Wild signed defenseman Tomas Mojzis to a multiyear contract on Monday. The 26-year-old Czech has 13 games of NHL experience, with Vancouver and St. Louis. He played in 28 games last season in the Russian Continental League, tallying two goals and two assists. He was an eighth-round pick by Toronto in the 2001 draft.

Wild sign D Mojzis (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:13:49 PDT

The Minnestoa Wild signed defenseman Tomas Mojzis to a multi-year contract on Monday.

Flame On: Calgary fans rather angry over Todd Bertuzzi signing (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:18:39 PDT

A few signings of note today: R.J. Umberger goes for four years and $15 million with the Columbus Blue Jackets ,...

Wild, Nolan agree on 2-year, 2.75 million deal (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:43:35 PDT

Free agent forward Owen Nolan has agreed to a two year deal with the Minnesota Wild worth $2.75 million a...

Wild sign RW Nolan (PA SportsTicker)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:56:49 PDT

The Minnesota Wild added a veteran presence Sunday, signing right wing Owen Nolan to a two-year contract worth $2.75 million per season.

15 NHL players to take clubs to salary arbitration (AP)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:43:08 PDT

Center Brooks Laich and defenseman Shaone Morrisonn of the Washington Capitals were among 15 players who elected to take their teams to salary arbitration, the NHL Players' Association said Saturday. The only other club to have two players go that route were the Minnesota Wild, who are set to have hearings with forwards Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Stephane Veilleux.

Wild sign RW Miettinen (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:47:42 PDT

The Minnesota Wild signed right wing Antti Miettinen to a multi-year contract Thursday.

Wild sign free agent forward Antti Miettinen (AP)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:31:39 PDT

The Minnesota Wild signed right wing Antti Miettinen to a three-year contract Thursday, adding a two-way, third-line forward at the end of an up-and-down week. Miettinen's deal was done on his 28th birthday, after he scored a career-high 15 goals to go with 19 assists in 69 games last season for the Dallas Stars.