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Columbus Inks Trevor Frischmon
18 hours ago
COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Trevor Frischmon to a one-year, two-way NHL-American Hockey League contract, General Manager Scott Howson announced to...

Ruslan Fedotenko Re-Signs in Pittsburgh
18 hours ago
The Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with forward Ruslan Fedotenko to a one-year contract through the 2009-2010 season, it was announced today by Execu...

Canucks Sign Mikael Samuelsson
20 hours ago
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed right winger Mikael Samuelsson to a three-year deal. Samuelsson, 32, r...

Rangers Agree to Terms With Corey Locke
20 hours ago
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with free agent forward Corey Locke. Locke, 25, skated in 77 games w...

Rangers Add Tyler Arnason With Two-Way Contract
21 hours ago
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms on a two-way contract with free agent forward Tyler Arnason. Arnason...

Penguins Sign Defenseman Nate Guenin to One-Year Contract
21 hours ago
The Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins signed Pittsburgh-born defenseman Nate Guenin to a one-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Ma...

Canadiens Sign Henry and Glumac
Yesterday
MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today the signing of forward Mike Glumac and defenseman Alex Henry, to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2009-...

Panthers Sign D Clay Wilson
Yesterday
SUNRISE, FL – Florida Panthers Assistant General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that club has signed D Clay Wilson to a two-year contract. “Clay is a versatile and mobile ...

Rangers Agree to Terms With Chappell
Yesterday
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with free agent forward Chris Chappell. Chappell, 21, skated in 68 g...

Kings Ink Rob Scuderi For Four Years
Yesterday
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with free agent defenseman and 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Rob Scuderi, Kings President/General...

Leafs Re-Sign Mikhail Grabovski
Yesterday
Brian Burke, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Thursday that the hockey club has re-signed forward Mikhail Grabovski to a three year contract. Grabovski, 25, p...

Canucks Sign Three
Yesterday
Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed defencemen Nolan Baumgartner and Lawrence Nycholat and forward Ma...

Flames Sign Garth Murray and Riley Armstrong
Yesterday
Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of centre Garth Murray and forward Riley Armstrong. Murray, a native of Regina, Saskatchewan, has over 1...

Islanders Sign Munroe, Reich and Brett Westgarth
Yesterday
The New York Islanders agreed to terms with three players on Thursday. Goaltender Scott Munroe, left wing Jeremy Reich and defenseman Brett Westgarth all have signed one-year, two-...

Coyotes Sign Adrian Aucoin
Yesterday
GLENDALE, ARIZONA -- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed defenseman Adrian Aucoin to a one-year contract. “We are excite...

Thrashers Ink Nik Antropov to Four-Year Deal
Yesterday
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed unrestricted free agent forward Nik Antropov to a multiple-year contract, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell. ...

Thrashers Re-Sign Forward Chris Thorburn
Yesterday
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed forward Chris Thorburn to a multiple-year contract, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell. Thorburn, 26, app...

Devils Ink Forward Ilkka Pikkarainen
Yesterday
The New Jersey Devils announced Thursday that they have signed forward Ilkka Pikkarainen. "Ilkka Pikkarainen is a forward who brings size, strength and toughness to our roster,"...

Havlat Signs Six-Year Deal With Minnesota
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has agreed to terms with right wing Martin Havl...

Jackets Sign Brent Regner to Entry-Level Contract
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Brent Regner to a standard three-year entry level contract, General Manager Scott Howson announced July 1. ...

Blackhawks Sign Madden to One-Year Deal
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed two-time Stanley Cup Champion and 10-year National Hockey League center John Madden to a one-year contract. “John is a proven winner and o...

Calgary Signs Fredrik Sjostrom
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of forward Fredrik Sjostrom. “Freddie is a reliable two way player”, said Sutter. “We ar...

Coyotes Sign Jason Labarbera
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed goaltender Jason LaBarbera to a two-year contract. As per club policy...

Senators and Neil Agree to Four-Year Deal
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators today announced they have agreed to a four-year deal with right-winger Chris Neil. In 2008-09, his seventh season with the Senators and in the N...

Canadiens Ink Brian Gionta to Five-Year Deal
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Wednesday the signing of forward Brian Gionta to a five-year contract (2009-10 to 2013-14). Last season, Giont...

Rangers Agree to Terms With Gaborik
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent forward Marian Gaborik. Gaborik, a two-ti...

Bruins Re-Sign Johnny Boychuk
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
BOSTON, MA - Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has signed defenseman Johnny Boychuk to a one-year contract. The 25-year-old Boychuk was t...

Mathieu Garon Signs Two-Year Deal With Columbus
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Mathieu Garon to a two-year contract, club General Manager Scott Howson announced tonight. Garon, 30, has compile...

Strudwick Re-Signs With Oilers
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with defenceman Jason Strudwick on a one-year contract. Strudwick, 33, is returning to E...

Blue Jackets Sign Center Samuel Pahlsson
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract, club General Manager Scott Howson announced July 1. Pahlsson, 31, ha...

Predators Re-Sign Steve Sullivan
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed forward Steve Sullivan to a two-yea...

Boston Signs Steve Begin
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
BOSTON, MA- Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has signed center Steve Begin to a one-year contract. The 31-year-old Bégin is a veteran of...

Toronto Signs Mike Komisarek
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
Unrestricted free agent defenceman Michael Komisarek has agreed to terms on a five year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs according to team President and General Manager Brian ...

Coyotes Sign Fiddler to Two-Year Deal
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
GLENDALE, ARIZONA -- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed center Vern Fiddler to a two-year contract. Fiddler, 29, registered 1...

Wild Agree to Terms With D Greg Zanon
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has agreed to terms with defenseman Greg Zanon ...

Bruins Re-Sign Byron Bitz
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
BOSTON, MA - Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has signed forward Byron Bitz to a multi-year contract. In his first NHL season in 2008-09...

Montreal Signs Mike Cammalleri
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
MONTREAL --Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Wednesday the signing of forward Mike Cammalleri to a five-year contract (2009-10 to 2013-14). Last season, Ca...

Colorado Signs David Koci
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that it has signed free agent forward David Koci to a one-year contract. “David is a fierce competitor who will add grit a...

Penguins Add Mike Rupp
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Mike Rupp to a two-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero....

Hal Gill Heading to Montreal
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Wednesday the signing of defenceman Hal Gill to a two-year contract (2009-10 to 2010-11). Last season, Gill, 3...

Ian Laperriere Joins Flyers
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have signed free agent right wing Ian Laperriere to a multi-year contract, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren. “[La...

Senators Sign Centre Martin St. Pierre
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators announced today they have signed free-agent centre Martin St. Pierre to a one-year, two-way contract. St. Pierre, 25, has been in the Boston Bruins’...

Senators Ink Erik Condra to Entry-Level Contract
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
OTTAWA – Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray announced today the club has signed right-winger Erik Condra to an entry-level contract. Condra, 22, was Ottawa’s seventh-r...

Adam Pardy Re-Signs With Calgary
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of defenseman Adam Pardy. Pardy, a native of Bonavista, Newfoundland, completed his first NHL campaign r...

Oilers Land Nikolai Khabibulin
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin on a four-year contract. Khabibulin, 36, is coming off...

Hurricanes Agree to Terms With Erik Cole
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the team has agreed to terms with fo...

Habs Ink Jaroslav Spacek
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Wednesday the signing of defenceman Jaroslav Spacek to a three-year contract (2009-10 to 2011-12). Last season...

Flyers Sign Brian Boucher to Multi-Year Deal
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have signed free agent goaltender Brian Boucher to a multi-year contract, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren. “Obvio...

Predators Sign Joel Ward to Two-Year Contract
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed Joel Ward to a two-year contract wo...

Lightning Re-Sign Lukas Krajicek
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Lukas Krajicek (LOO-cuss CRY-check) to a one-year contract today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announ...

Ducks Agree to Terms With Niedermayer
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Anaheim Ducks announced today they have agreed to terms with defenseman Scott Niedermayer on a one-year contract. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed. ...

Capitals Sign Mike Knuble to Two-Year Contract
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
ARLINGTON, VA. – The Washington Capitals have signed unrestricted free agent Mike Knuble to a two-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced to...

Steve Montador Agrees to Terms With Buffalo
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defenseman Steve Montador on a two-year contract. Montador (12/21/1979,...

Islanders Sign Veteran Goalie Roloson
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with goaltender Dwayne Roloson. Roloson appeared in 63 games for the Edmonton Oilers last season, finishing with...

Blues Sign Goaltender Ty Conklin
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Wednesday the club has signed free agent goaltender Ty Conklin. “By signing Ty, we have deepened our goal...

Lightning Sign D Matt Walker
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Matt Walker to a multi-year contract today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced. Walker joins...

Rangers Agree to Terms With Donald Brashear
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent forward Donald Brashear. Brashear appeare...

Colorado Adds Goalie Craig Anderson
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that it has signed free agent goaltender Craig Anderson to a two-year contract through the 2010-11 season. "In Craig w...

Blackhawks Ink Hossa and Kopecky
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed right wing Marian Hossa (MAIR-ee-uhn, HOH-sa) to a 12-year contract and center Tomas Kopecky (TAW-mahsh, koh-PEHTS-kee) a two-year contract. ...

Leafs Trade Kubina to Atlanta
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the hockey club has acquired defenceman Garnet Exelby and forward Colin Stuart from ...

Devils Re-Sign Andy Greene
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The New Jersey Devils have announced the re-signing of defenseman Andy Greene. Greene, 26, recorded two goals and seven assists in 49 games with New Jersey in 2008-09, his second ...

Leafs Sign Colton Orr
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that unrestricted free agent Colton Orr has signed with the club. The right-winger signed...

Lightning Ink Mattias Ohlund to Seven-Year Deal
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent defenseman Mattias Ohlund to a multi-year contract today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced. Ohlund...

Canucks Re-Sign Daniel and Henrik Sedin to Five-Year Deals
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have re-signed forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin to identical five-year deals. R...

Anaheim Re-Signs Erik Christensen to One-Year Deal
Wednesday, Jul. 1st, 2009
The Anaheim Ducks announced today they have signed center Erik Christensen to a one-year contract extension. Christensen, 25 (12/17/83), split the 2008-09 season with Anaheim and...

Bouwmeester, Flames Agree on Five-Year Deal
Tuesday, Jun. 30th, 2009
Calgary, AB - Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to a multi-year agreement. The Flames acquired Bouwmeester on ...

Stars Re-Sign Lehtinen to One-Year Deal
Tuesday, Jun. 30th, 2009
FRISCO, Tex. – Dallas Stars General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk announced today that the club has re-signed right wing Jere Lehtinen to a one-year contract for the 2009-10 season. His d...

Blackhawks Re-Sign Niemi and Dowell
Tuesday, Jun. 30th, 2009
The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed center Jacob Dowell to a two-year deal and goaltender Antti Niemi (AN-tee, nee-YEH-mee) to a one-year deal. “This is a first step towar...

Devils Acquire Ben Walter From Islanders
Tuesday, Jun. 30th, 2009
The New Jersey Devils acquired center Ben Walter, and future considerations, from the New York Islanders in exchange for the rights to center Tony Romano. The announcement was made...

Ducks Sign Bodie to Extension
Tuesday, Jun. 30th, 2009
The Anaheim Ducks have signed right wing Troy Bodie to a two-year contract extension through the 2010-11 NHL season. Bodie, 24 (1/25/85), appeared in four games with Anaheim last...

Penguins Agree to Terms With Bill Guerin
Monday, Jun. 29th, 2009
The Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with right wing Bill Guerin on a one-year contract, it was announced tonight by Executive Vice President and Gener...

Carolina Re-Signs Jussi Jokinen For Two Years
Monday, Jun. 29th, 2009
RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with fo...

Penguins Ink Craig Adams to Two-Year Deal
Monday, Jun. 29th, 2009
The Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Craig Adams to a two-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Sher...

Blues Re-Sign Weaver, Winchester
Monday, Jun. 29th, 2009
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Thursday the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Mike Weaver and forward Brad Winchester. “Mike step...

Kings Trade Brian Boyle to the Rangers
Saturday, Jun. 27th, 2009
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has acquired forward Brian Boyle from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a third-round p...

Coyotes Acquire Vandermeer From Calgary for Prust
Saturday, Jun. 27th, 2009
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have acquired defenseman Jim Vandermeer from the Calgary Flames in exchange for rig...

Teemu Selanne Will Return to Anaheim Next Season
Saturday, Jun. 27th, 2009
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that Teemu Selanne has elected to return to play for the club next season (2009-10). Selanne, already under contract for the 200...

Coyotes Acquire Lepisto and Heshka for Picks
Saturday, Jun. 27th, 2009
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have acquired defenseman Sami Lepisto from the Washington Capitals in exchange for ...

Oilers Deal Brodziak to Minnesota
Saturday, Jun. 27th, 2009
The Edmonton Oilers have dealt centre Kyle Brodziak and the 161st overall pick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for the 99th overall pick and 133rd overall pick in the draft. Wit...

Chicago Signs David Bolland to Five-Year Deal
Friday, Jun. 26th, 2009
The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed center David Bolland, a member of the 2008-09 squad that reached the Western Conference Final, to a five-year deal. Bolland, 23, appeared in...

Ducks Acquire Lupul, Sbisa and Three Picks for Pronger and Dingle
Friday, Jun. 26th, 2009
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired right wing Joffrey Lupul, defenseman Luca Sbisa (Flyers’ fir...

CHL Welcomes the Missouri Mavericks
Wednesday, Jun. 24th, 2009
Independence Pro Hockey has a name. At a press conference today at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri the 2009-10 Central Hockey League expansion club announced they wil...

Thrashers Name Rick Dudley Associate General Manager
Monday, Jun. 22nd, 2009
The Atlanta Thrashers have named Rick Dudley associate general manager, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell. Dudley will be responsible for assis...

Capitals Hire Bob Woods as Assistant Coach
Monday, Jun. 22nd, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have hired Bob Woods from the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Hershey Bears as an assistant coach, vice president and general manager George...



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