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NHL: Kovalchuk finally a Devil, Niemi a Shark, and other News


NHL: Kovalchuk finally a Devil, Niemi a Shark, and other News Ilya Kovalchuk and Devils finally got a contract OK’ed by the league after the original contract being voided by the league. Kovalchuk new deal will pay him 100 million for 15 years. Kovalchuk is currently 27 years and has 642 points in 8 NHL…

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NHL: Hornqvist re-signs with the Predators, News, and Rumors


NHL: Hornqvist re-signs with the Predators, News, and Rumors The Nashville Predators re-signed the 30 goal scorer Patric Hornqvist. Hornqvist received a 3 year contract for 9.25 million. Hornqvist who was the last draft pick in the 2005 draft surprised many with his 30 goal season in the 2009-2010 season. Nashville hasn’t had much hope…

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NHL: Teemu Selanne back for another season, plus other signings


NHL: Teemu Selanne back for another season, plus other signings F Teemu Selanne is set to re-sign with the Anaheim Ducks for another season. Contract details will be updated once known. C John Madden signs with the Minnesota Wild (1 year, 1M) D Marc-Andre Gragnani re-signed with the Buffalo Sabres (1 year,TBA) G Martin Gerber…

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NHL: Blackhawks sign Turco which means Niemi’s time in Chicago is over


NHL: Blackhawks sign Turco which means Niemi’s time in Chicago is over After the Blackhawks learned that Antti Niemi was set earn 2.75 million via the arbitration ruling. The Blackhawks sought way to fit Niemi under there already tight cap space. They couldn’t find a way and with Marty Turco waiting patiently, they decided to part…

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NHL: Enforcer Daniel Carcillo re-signs with the Flyers, plus Signings and Rumors


NHL: Enforcer Daniel Carcillo re-signs with the Flyers, plus Signings and Rumors F Daniel Carcillo re-signs with the Philadelphia Flyers (1 year, 1.075M) G Josh Harding re-signs with the Minnesota Wild (1 year, TBA) St. Louis Blues defenseman Darryl Sydor retires (18 year career) RW Jared Boll re-signs with the Columbus Blue Jackets (2 years, 1.45M) F Maxim…

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NHL News: Nikolai Zherdev returns from the KHL to sign with the Flyers


NHL News: Nikolai Zherdev returns from the KHL to sign with the Flyers RW Nikolai Zherdev signs with the Philadelphia Flyers (1 years, 2M) D Niklas Hjalmarsson signs an offer sheet with the San Jose Sharks (4 years, 14M) The Chicago Blackhawks have 7 days to match the offer, if they don’t they will receive…

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Day 2: NHL Free Agent Frenzy News


Day 2: NHL Free Agent Frenzy News C Matthew Lombardi signs with the Nashville Predators (3 years, 10.5M) D Pavel Kubina signs with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2 years, 7.7M) G Danny Sabourin signs with the Washington Capitals (1 year,two-way contract 550,000/250,000) D Milan Jurcina signs with the New York Islanders (1 years, 1M) D…

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More NHL Free Agent Frenzy News


More NHL Free Agent Frenzy News C Saku Koivu re-signs with the Anaheim Ducks (2 years, 5M) C Olli Jokinen signs with the Calgary Flames (2 years, 6M) C Vinny Prospal re-signs with the New York Rangers (1 year, 1M) G Chris Mason signs with the Atlanta Thrashers (2 years, 3.7M) G Johan Hedberg signs…

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NHL Draft: First Round


NHL DRAFT: TAYLOR HALL #1 Overall Pick 1. Edmonton Oilers: Taylor Hall, left wing 2. Boston Bruins: Tyler Seguin, center 3. Florida Panthers: Erik Gudbranson, defenseman 4. Columbus Blue Jackets: Ryan Johansen, center 5. New York Islanders: Nino Niederreiter, left wing 6. Tampa Bay Lightning: Brett Connolly, right wing 7. Carolina Hurricanes: Jeff Skinner, center…

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NHL News


NHL NEWS Anaheim Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer retires after 18 seasons Florida Panthers trade winger Nathan Horton to the Boston Bruins for winger Gregory Campbell, defenseman Dennis Wideman, the 15th overall pick in the 2010 draft, and a 3rd round pick in the 2011 draft San Jose Sharks let goaltender Evgeni Nabakov leave as a…

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Blackhawks win Stanley Cup in a crazy finish


A crazy series, a crazy game, a crazy goal, and a crazy finish. As hockey fans whats more to ask for. The Blackhawks lived up to there pre-season hype. Many believed they were Stanley cup bound and now they are holding the cup high above their heads. They beat Nashville in 6, Canucks in 6,…

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