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James Wisniewski and Jeff Carter finally met with the media in Columbus. The next step: bringing the playoffs back to Columbus.
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Mark Bell returns to the NHL, signs one-year deal with Anaheim Ducks
Jul 20, 2011, 10:14 PM EDT
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The Anaheim Ducks take a flyer on former 8th oveall pick Mark Bell. Bell, who has played the last two seasons in the Swiss League, looks to resurrect his career after a 2006 auto accident and DUI charge.
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Buffalo Sabres fans are renewing season-tickets at a highest rate in franchise history. With 99% of the ticket holders renewing for next season, have hopes (and expectations) ever been higher in Buffalo?
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Blackhawks walk-away from Campoli, defenseman becomes unrestricted free agent
Jul 20, 2011, 7:45 PM EDT
The Blackhawks exercised their “walk-away” rights after Chris Campoli’s arbitration hearing making him an unrestricted free agent. So what is next for the defenseman without a home?
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The Sprint Center in Kansas City still sits waiting for a permanent NHL tenant. But do city officials even want an NHL (or NBA) team for the arena anymore?
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Erik Cole braved the Montreal media for the first time and did his best to win over fans and reporters by saying, “I am proud to play for a team that has such passionate fans…” in French.
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Steve Sullivan was excited to get a call from the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 1st. He says his #1 priority was to win the Stanley Cup and his #1 team was the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Jets announce their new logo is almost complete, but won’t be released anytime soon
Jul 15, 2011, 2:15 AM EDT
The Winnipeg Jets announced that they’re putting the finishing touches on their new logo– but they won’t be unveiling it anytime soon. Yes, really.
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Sidney Crosby resumes on-ice workouts for first time since April
Jul 15, 2011, 1:11 AM EDT
Sidney Crosby’s agent confirms that the Penguins’ star center has resumed on-ice workouts in hopes of returning for training camp in September. The on-ice workouts are the first since he experienced headaches since last April.
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The New Jersey Devils wasted no time finding an enforcer to replaced the recently traded Pierre-Luc Letorneau-Leblond. Cam Janssen, the fighting ring is all yours.
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This could be awkward: Mike Duco joins Canucks after bashing them on Twitter
Jul 14, 2011, 10:51 PM EDT
Mike Duco will have a little explaining to do about his recent tweets when he joins his new team in Vancouver. The Sedins and Roberto Luongo may have a few issues with his tendency to tweet with such honesty.
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Yet again: Jacques Lemaire will not be the Devils coach next year
Jul 14, 2011, 9:05 PM EDT
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Lou Lamoriello and the New Jersey Devils are still looking for a head coach. But one thing’s for sure, it won’t be Jacques Lemaire.
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Proactive signing: Bruins re-sign Adam McQuaid before free agency next year
Jul 14, 2011, 7:51 PM EDT
Adam McQuaid and the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins have already agreed to a three-year contract extension that will keep him in New England until 2015. Well that didn’t take long.
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6th overall pick Mika Zibanejad signs entry-level deal with Ottawa
Jul 14, 2011, 9:00 AM EDT
The Ottawa Senators locked-up 6th overall pick Mika Zibanejad to a three-year entry-level deal. The next question: will he make the team next season?
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Rivalry put on hold: Current and former Rangers lend support for upcoming Long Island arena vote
Jul 14, 2011, 8:00 AM EDT
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As the vote for a new arena on Long Island approaches, a few members of the New York Rangers organization have spoken out to lend their support for the Islanders and their fans.
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Chris Pronger is still about three weeks away from being cleared to seriously train for next season. Now there’s word that he may miss the beginning of training camp as well…
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The Colorado Avalanche add another marginal defenseman into the fold by signing Shane O’Brien to a one-year deal. But where will he fit in?
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Predators unveil new jersey at their annual “Skate of the Union”
Jul 13, 2011, 11:02 PM EDT
The Nashville Predators unveiled their newest home jersey to their fanbase at tonight’s Skate of the Union event.
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Kristian Huselius hurt again, this time out 4-6 months with torn pectoral muscle
Jul 13, 2011, 9:27 PM EDT
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After battling ankle and hip injuries last season, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kristian Huselius has torn a pectoral muscle and will miss 4-6 months.
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Dustin Penner response to GM Dean Lombardi’s softball comment, “more kindling for the fire”
Jul 13, 2011, 7:41 PM EDT
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The Kings have asked Dustin Penner to show more commitment over the off-season to prove he can be the dominant player they traded for at the deadline. A few months into the off-season, the big power forward has shown that he wants to prove the critics wrong.
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PK Subban recently joined former Montreal Canadien Georges Laraque on a recent trip to Haiti to see the earthquake ravaged country for himself.
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Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Matthew Hulsizer is looking to buy an NHL team. But instead of the Phoenix Coyotes, this time it’s the St. Louis Blues on the market…
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Kings GM Dean Lombardi: “Would have rather invested my money with Bernie Madoff than invest in Edmonton’s word”
Jul 8, 2011, 11:02 PM EDT
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Kings GM Dean Lombardi goes off on the Edmonton Oilers and the trust issues after not one, but two devious moves. At least, that’s HIS side of the story.
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The San Jose Sharks continued to fill out their roster for the 2011-12 season by signing free agents Benn Ferriero and Ben Guite on Friday evening.
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Parise wants to avoid arbitration, would consider one-year deal
Jul 8, 2011, 7:53 PM EDT
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Zach Parise tells the Star Ledger that he would be open to a one-year contract for next season so the two sides could avoid an arbitration hearing.
