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Eager avoids arbitration, agrees to new deal with Atlanta
The Thrashers and recently acquired forward Ben Eager have agreed to terms on new deal, avoiding arbitration.
Terms of the contract werent announced Wednesday night.
The 26-year-old restricted free agent played in 60 games last season with the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. He had seven goals, nine assists and a team-leading 120 [...]
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Rangers bag Frolov, expect to team wing with Gaborik
The Rangers added offensive punch by agreeing to terms Tuesday with longtime Los Angeles Kings forward Alexander Frolov, who should provide a potent complement to Marian Gaborik on New Yorks top line.
The 28-year-old winger, who spent his first seven NHL seasons with Los Angeles, has scored over 20 goals five times - including [...]
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Wings legend Yzerman strikes quickly as Lightning GM
When he was introduced recently as the new Calgary Flames assistant general manager, Jay Feaster was asked about the last job he held in Tampa Bay and the guy now doing it.
“Hes coming up aces,” Feaster remarked about Lighting GM Steve Yzerman. “In my mind, hes a strong candidate for executive of [...]
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With labor talks ahead, envelope-pushing Kovalchuk deal forced NHL to act
Oh to be a fly on the wall when Ilya Kovalchuks case is put before an arbitrator.
Sadly, theres no guarantee it will, although a hearing remains possible in the aftermath of the NHL rejecting his 17-year, $102 million contract.
Im thinking it would be a lot of fun to see.
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NHL rejects Kovalchuk’s 17-year contract with Devils
Ilya Kovalchuks plan to spend the rest of his career with the New Jersey Devils took a big hit just hours after the star forwards unprecedented deal was announced.
Kovalchuk beamed Tuesday during a news conference after receiving a 17 the longest deal in NHL history. But before the day was finished, he was [...]
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Kovalchuk stays a Devil
Unlike the NBAs LeBron James, the biggest prize on the NHL free-agent market isnt moving.
Ilya Kovalchuk is staying with the New Jersey Devils, agreeing to a staggering 17-year, $102 million deal with the team.
Kovalchuks agent and the team announced on Monday that the high-scoring left wing has agreed to stay with [...]
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Atlantic: Devils’ loss of Kovalchuk might be division’s gain
You know the New Jersey Devils really want Ilya Kovalchuk back. The New York Islanders have been in the bidding too, and there have been reports the Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers tested the waters as well.
New Jersey stocks up on D with Henrik Tallinder. (Getty Images) In fact, the only Atlantic Division [...]
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Pacific: Despite stagnant offseason, Sharks might still be tops
That big shakeup a lot of folks were expecting from the San Jose Sharks after another disappointing post-season? Hasn’t happened yet and may not at all.
The Coyotes should get some good offense from Ray Whitney. (Getty Images) San Jose has lost a couple of big names since being swept by Chicago in [...]
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Central: Blackhawks will have tough time retaining top spot
Division Report Cards: Northwest | Northeast
The Chicago Blackhawks took over the Central Division crown last season and used it to help win the Stanley Cup. But a strong finish showed the Detroit Red Wings arent quite ready to be pushed aside.
The Blues recent acquisition of goalie Jaroslav Halak makes them [...]
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Northeast: Burke’s vision coming to life with Maple Leafs
Division Report Cards: Northwest | Central
Theres really not much to choose from when it comes to Northeast Division teams. The Buffalo Sabres finished first during the regular season, but didnt have enough size or depth to do any damage when things got tougher in the playoffs.
For their part, the Ottawa [...]
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