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Sharks sign Stanley Cup-winning G Niemi (AP)

2 Sep 2010 at 2:44pm
The San Jose Sharks signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi on Thursday. Niemi joins fellow Finnish netminder Antero Niittymaki in San Jose as the replacements for longtime starter Evgeni Nabokov. Niittymaki signed a two-year, $4 million deal on the first day of free agency in July.

Canadiens re-sign G Price to 2-year deal (AP)

2 Sep 2010 at 3:48pm
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed restricted free-agent goalie Carey Price to a two-year contract. The 22-year-old goaltender signed the new contract on Thursday, ending two months of negotiations with the Canadiens. Price has spent his entire career in Montreal after being selected fifth overall in the 2005 NHL draft.

Pens F Staal hampered by foot infection (AP)

2 Sep 2010 at 3:14pm
Penguins forward Jordan Staal is expected to miss the start of training camp as he recovers from an infection to his right foot, which was severely injured during the NHL playoffs. Staal's offseason preparation has been hampered by the infection, which developed after he twice had surgery to repair a lacerated tendon.

Avalanche sign F Stewart to 2-yr. deal (AP)

2 Sep 2010 at 8:32pm
The Colorado Avalanche remain committed to their youth movement, signing forward Chris Stewart to a two-year deal. The 22-year-old Stewart led the team with 28 goals last season and finished with 64 points. The deal's terms weren't disclosed. Colorado general manager Greg Sherman says the team is looking forward to seeing Stewart "build on what he started a year ago." The Avalanche...

NHL extends deadline on Kovalchuk deal (AP)

1 Sep 2010 at 4:11pm
The NHL has extended its deadline to Friday for approving Ilya Kovalchuk's $100 million, 15-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. The league and the NHL Players' Association announced the new deadline Wednesday. The NHL has already rejected a front-loaded, 17-year deal valued at $102 million because the structure of the deal would have circumvented the league's salary cap.

Ex-coach Demers facing third operation (AP)

1 Sep 2010 at 11:33pm
Jacques Demers, the former NHL coach turned Canadian senator, said he will have a third operation after nearly dying during a botched hernia procedure. The 66-year-old Demers made his first public appearance since the initial operation when he joined Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday at an outdoor rally.

Preds owners buy Del Biaggio's stake (AP)

2 Sep 2010 at 6:22pm
The Nashville Predators owners have completed a purchase of the 26 percent stake in the team held by the bankrupt estate of a California financier jailed for fraud. Preadators Holdings LLC chairman Tom Cigarran announced Thursday that the NHL and Metro Nashville Sports Authority had approved the transaction for the ownership shares previously held by William "Boots" Del Biaggio III and...

D Chelios, 48, retires after 26 seasons (AP)

31 Aug 2010 at 2:21pm
Chris Chelios, the longest-tenured defenseman in NHL history, is finally hanging up his skates. After 26 NHL seasons and three Stanley Cups, Chelios announced his retirement Tuesday at the age of 48. "I guess I've been dreading this day for a long time," he said at a news conference in Detroit.

Oilers G Khabibulin gets 30 days in jail (AP)

31 Aug 2010 at 6:18pm
Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin of Russia has been sentenced to 30 days in jail stemming from his Arizona drunken-driving conviction. The four-time All-Star received the sentence Tuesday in Scottsdale City Court. He also was fined $5,100 and must enroll in an alcohol-treatment program. He was ordered to report to jail Saturday, but that could be delayed because he's appealing his...

Sharks CEO Jamison stepping down (AP)

1 Sep 2010 at 4:32pm
San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison is stepping down from his job running the day-to-day operations of the club. The team announced Wednesday that Jamison's last day as CEO will be Oct. 1. A search for a replacement will begin soon. Jamison will remain part of the ownership and will be the team's representative on the NHL's Board of Governors.

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Sharks sign Stanley Cup-winning G Niemi (AP) 2 Sep 2010 at 2:44pm The San Jose Sharks signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi on Thursday. Niemi joins fellow Finnish netminder Antero Niittymaki in San Jose as the replacements for longtime starter Evgeni Nabokov. Niittymaki signed a two-year, $4 million deal on the first day of free agency in July. Canadiens re-sign G Price to 2-year deal (AP) 2 Sep 2010 at 3:48pm The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed restricted free-agent goalie Carey Price to a two-year contract. The 22-year-old goaltender signed the new contract on Thursday, ending two months of negotiations with the Canadiens. Price has spent his entire career in Montreal after being selected fifth overall in the 2005 NHL draft. Pens F Staal hampered by foot infection (AP) 2 Sep 2010 at 3:14pm Penguins forward Jordan Staal is expected to miss the start of training camp as he recovers from an infection to his right foot, which was severely injured during the NHL playoffs. Staal's offseason preparation has been hampered by the infection, which developed after he twice had surgery to repair a lacerated tendon. Avalanche sign F Stewart to 2-yr. deal (AP) 2 Sep 2010 at 8:32pm The Colorado Avalanche remain committed to their youth movement, signing forward Chris Stewart to a two-year deal. The 22-year-old Stewart led the team with 28 goals last season and finished with 64 points. The deal's terms weren't disclosed. Colorado general manager Greg Sherman says the team is looking forward to seeing Stewart "build on what he started a year ago." The Avalanche... NHL extends deadline on Kovalchuk deal (AP) 1 Sep 2010 at 4:11pm The NHL has extended its deadline to Friday for approving Ilya Kovalchuk's $100 million, 15-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. The league and the NHL Players' Association announced the new deadline Wednesday. The NHL has already rejected a front-loaded, 17-year deal valued at $102 million because the structure of the deal would have circumvented the league's salary cap. Ex-coach Demers facing third operation (AP) 1 Sep 2010 at 11:33pm Jacques Demers, the former NHL coach turned Canadian senator, said he will have a third operation after nearly dying during a botched hernia procedure. The 66-year-old Demers made his first public appearance since the initial operation when he joined Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday at an outdoor rally. Preds owners buy Del Biaggio's stake (AP) 2 Sep 2010 at 6:22pm The Nashville Predators owners have completed a purchase of the 26 percent stake in the team held by the bankrupt estate of a California financier jailed for fraud. Preadators Holdings LLC chairman Tom Cigarran announced Thursday that the NHL and Metro Nashville Sports Authority had approved the transaction for the ownership shares previously held by William "Boots" Del Biaggio III and... D Chelios, 48, retires after 26 seasons (AP) 31 Aug 2010 at 2:21pm Chris Chelios, the longest-tenured defenseman in NHL history, is finally hanging up his skates. After 26 NHL seasons and three Stanley Cups, Chelios announced his retirement Tuesday at the age of 48. "I guess I've been dreading this day for a long time," he said at a news conference in Detroit. Oilers G Khabibulin gets 30 days in jail (AP) 31 Aug 2010 at 6:18pm Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin of Russia has been sentenced to 30 days in jail stemming from his Arizona drunken-driving conviction. The four-time All-Star received the sentence Tuesday in Scottsdale City Court. He also was fined $5,100 and must enroll in an alcohol-treatment program. He was ordered to report to jail Saturday, but that could be delayed because he's appealing his... Sharks CEO Jamison stepping down (AP) 1 Sep 2010 at 4:32pm San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison is stepping down from his job running the day-to-day operations of the club. The team announced Wednesday that Jamison's last day as CEO will be Oct. 1. A search for a replacement will begin soon. Jamison will remain part of the ownership and will be the team's representative on the NHL's Board of Governors.		ESPN.com has launched many new hockey widgets that offer scores, stats, and news 2 Sep 2010 at 10:26pm Visit the ESPN Widget Center.	Roberto Luongo: Contract Could Be Voided 2 Sep 2010 at 12:30pm Roberto Luongo: The NHL could void Luongo's 12-year, $64-million contract as soon as Friday, the Vancouver Province reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. Antti Niemi: Signs One-Year Deal with Sharks 1 Sep 2010 at 3:58pm Antti Niemi: Niemi has signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Sharks, Brodie Brazil of CSN Bay Area reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. New RotoWire NHL article: Draft Preview - Centers 10 Jun 2010 at 4:06pm Draft Preview - Centers ISS Scouts Break Down the Pending Draftees Visit RotoWire.com for the FULL article. New RotoWire NHL article: 2010 NHL Draft Preview 6 Jun 2010 at 7:41pm 2010 NHL Draft Preview Who Do the Oilers Take First? Visit RotoWire.com for the FULL article. New RotoWire NHL article: Neutral Zone Wrap 29 May 2010 at 4:52pm Neutral Zone Wrap Stanley Cup Preview Visit RotoWire.com for the FULL article. 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