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Devils’ Kovalchuk ready after contract controversy
CBSSports.c Ilya Kovalchuk was back among his Devils teammates Friday, trying hard to put a tense summer of contract negotiations, league rejections and renegotiations behind him. It may be tougher than it seems. Kovalchuk took pains to separate himself from the punishment the NHL levied on the Devils stemming from the leagues rejection of the [...]
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Blackhawks reward Quenneville with extension
CBSSpo After the Chicago Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup in 49 years last June, extending the contract of coach Joel Quenneville was a no-brainer for general manager Stan Bowman. And for once during the offseason, Bowman didnt have to consider the NH one that lengthens Quennevilles deal through 2013-14. The Blackhawks have had to [...]
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Ducks sign rising star Ryan to five-year contract
CBSSports. Left wing Bobby Ryan agreed to a new five-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, keeping the high-scoring American forward with the club through 2014-15. The $25.5 million deal highlights a busy year for Ryan, who scored a career-high 61 points for the Ducks last season, just his second full year in the [...]
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Oilers tell D Souray he isn’t welcome at camp
CBSSports.com wi The testy relationship between the Edmonton Oilers and Sheldon Souray has gotten worse as the star defenseman has been told to stay away from training camp. Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini responded Monday night to reports earlier in the day that Souray, who requested a trade last season, had softened his stance and [...]
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Brind’Amour takes front-office job with Hurricanes
CBSSports.co Former Carolina Hurricanes captain Rod BrindAmour is now the clubs director of forwards development. The team said Sunday that the popular center who retired this summer would be responsible for working with all forwards in the organization. General manager Jim Rutherford says the noted workout warrior “is already displaying the same work ethic and [...]
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Union to vote on Fehr for executive director
CBSSpo Donald Fehr is a step closer to becoming the NHL Players Associations executive director. The union said Saturday it has accepted the recommendation of its search committee and will put Fehr. to a vote among its membership. Players are expected to vote following individual team meetings during training camp this month and early into [...]
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Oilers, center Cogliano agree on 1-year deal
CBSSports.com wi The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with center Andrew Cogliano. Cogliano, 23, finished last season with 10 goals and 18 assists in 82 games. In 246 career NHL games, the Toronto native has 46 goals and 65 assists. Cogliano, who has not missed a game since making his [...]
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Modano skates for first time as Wing
CBSSp Mike Modano grew up dreaming of skating at Joe Louis Arena as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. He actually did it Thursday morning. The 40-year-old center, who signed a one-year, free-agent deal with the Red Wings worth $1.25 million and the possibility of $500,000 more through performance-based bonuses, joined most of his [...]
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Former Islander Park signs with Swiss club
CBSS Swiss club Geneva-Servette has signed NHL veteran Richard Park to a three-year contract. Coach Chris McSorley says the 34-year-old winger chose Geneva-Servette over competing offers from the NHL and elsewhere in Europe. Park has played over 16 seasons in the NHL, including the past four with the New York Islanders. McSorley tells the Associated [...]
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Wild center Sheppard fractures left kneecap
CBSSports.com Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard has a fractured left kneecap and there is no timetable for his return. The team disclosed the injury Tuesday. It said Sheppard was hurt in an off-ice accident on Saturday night in Vail, Colo., but did not say what happened. The timing couldnt be much worse for Sheppard, a [...]
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