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Lightning may be deficient on defense
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The Lightning added big scorers in the offseason, but without a good defense, Spector says the changes may not pay off.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:56:38 GMT
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Red Wings have set themselves up to repeat
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The Red Wings kept their key players and added Marian Hossa. That's how to hang onto the Stanley Cup, Spector says.
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:07:51 GMT
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Sharks, Ducks need to get below cap
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With high-priced players pushing teams over the salary cap, Mike Chen has a few suggestions to trim the contract fat quickly.
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:27:01 GMT
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Will Burke save the Leafs? Probably not
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Brian Burke is being hailed as a hockey genius in Toronto, but Al Strachan says Maple Leafs fans may have a rude awakening.
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:44:05 GMT
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Red Wings sign RW Downey to one-year deal
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The Detroit Red Wings signed tough-guy right wing Aaron Downey to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
Downey signed with Detroit last season and played in 56 games. He has spent parts of eight seasons with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues and Montreal Canadiens.
In his career, Downey has collected seven goals, nine assists and 487 penalty minutes.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:23:59 GMT
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NHL turns down Russian compensation offers
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The NHL refuses to entertain compensation offers from a newly formed Russian hockey league for the signing of forward Alex Radulov while the player was under contract with the Nashville Predators.
And until Radulov's contract with the Predators is honored, the NHL won't consider negotiating a player transfer agreement with the Continental Hockey League (KHL), NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press in an e-mail on Monday.
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:49:17 GMT
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Penguins' defensemen out after foot surgery
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Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Whitney will be out for three to five months after surgery to correct a chronic foot problem.
Whitney is recovering from surgery performed Friday in Charlotte, N.C.
General manager Ray Shero said Whitney has been bothered by the foot problem for some time and tried to correct it without surgery.
Whitney enters the second year of a $24 million, six-year deal. He had 12 goals and 28 assists for the Penguins last season.
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:47:45 GMT
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Flyers ink Stevens to two-year extension
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The Philadelphia Flyers signed coach John Stevens to a two-year contract extension on Thursday that will keep him with the team through the 2010-11 season.
The 42-year-old Stevens led the Flyers to a remarkable turnaround that included an appearance in the Eastern Conference finals in his first full season as coach.
"We knew it was just a matter of time before we got it done," Stevens said. "I love being part of this organization and the direction that the team is heading.
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:43:45 GMT
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Islanders hire Gordon as new head coach
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The New York Islanders hired Scott Gordon, the AHL coach of the year, on Tuesday night to replace dismissed head coach Ted Nolan.
Gordon emerged as the choice of general manager Garth Snow after an extensive search following Nolan's departure on July 14 and agreed to a multiyear deal with the team.
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:32:37 GMT
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