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Roundup: Lightning sign Angelidis, Devils ink Pesonen

Harri Pesonen, Tomas Popperle

Finland’s Harri Pesonen, right, scores past Czech Republic’s goalie Tomas Popperle during their Channel One Cup ice hockey match in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

We have a couple of minor signings to bring to your attention:

-- The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced the signing of Mike Angelidis to a one-year, two-way deal. He had a goal in six games with Tampa Bay last season and participated in an additional 54 contests with the AHL Norfolk Admirals.

Angelidis will turn 27 in June, so his chances of establishing himself as a regular at the NHL level are rapidly fading.

-- According to the Bergen Record, Harri Pesonen has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the New Jersey Devils.

Pesonen will be making the transition to North American hockey after scoring 21 goals and 35 points in 60 games with JyP of the SM-liiga.

“Our Finnish scout thinks very highly of him,” Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said.

He’ll probably be given a shot to make the team out of training camp, but he might require some time in the minors to make the adjustment go smoother.