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Coyotes sign Meyer to 1-year contract
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/02/09 8:05 PM

The Phoenix Coyotes have signed left wing Stefan Meyer to a one-year contract.

Wild pursuing Saku Koivu to fill hole at center
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 07/02/09 7:31 PM

The Koivu brothers could be united in Minnesota.

LaRose re-signs with Hurricanes for 2 years
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/02/09 7:36 PM

The Carolina Hurricanes locked up another of their free agents Thursday, re-signing forward Chad LaRose to a two-year deal.

Panthers sign D Leopold to 1-year deal
Associated Press Writer

Updated: 07/02/09 7:46 PM

Defenseman Jordan Leopold, acquired in the deal that sent the rights to defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to Calgary, signed a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Stars sign Skrastins to 2-year deal
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/02/09 5:25 PM

The Dallas Stars have signed free agent defenseman Karlis Skrastins to a two-year deal worth $2.75 million.

Mark Recchi agrees to 1-year deal with Bruins
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 07/02/09 6:36 PM

Mark Recchi joined the Boston Bruins hoping to win his fourth Stanley Cup ring. He decided to stay to take another shot at it.

Coyotes sign Aucoin to 1-year contract
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/02/09 3:46 PM

Free agent defenseman Adrian Aucoin has signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Coyotes, giving the team a veteran presence on and off the ice.

Thrashers sign Antropov from Rangers
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 07/02/09 4:41 PM

The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent forward Nik Antropov to a four-year, $16 million contract on Thursday, setting up a reunion with Ilya Kovalchuk.

NJ Devils sign Finnish forward
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/02/09 2:51 PM

Forward Ilkka Pikkarainen has rejoined the New Jersey Devils.

Blackhawks sign veteran center John Madden
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/02/09 1:01 PM

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed John Madden, a center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the New Jersey Devils.

Amerks hire Nolan as VP

Updated: 07/02/09 7:01 AM

Ted Nolan will call Western New York home once again.

Gaborik signs with Rangers, leaving Wild
AP Hockey Writer

Updated: 07/01/09 11:00 PM

Once the New York Rangers got out from under Scott Gomez's expensive contract, they turned to Marian Gaborik and gave him the money they suddenly saved.

Flames ink Bouwmeester
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/01/09 9:31 PM

Jay Bouwmeester was ready to be a piece of the Calgary Flames' puzzle instead of carrying the load for another team.

Hossa's big deal with Blackhawks tops busy NHL day
AP Hockey Writer

Updated: 07/02/09 4:10 AM

Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again.

Thrashers land Kubina from Maple Leafs
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/01/09 8:06 PM

The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired defenseman Pavel Kubina from Toronto in a four-player trade.

Blue Jackets sign C Sami Pahlsson to 3-year deal
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/01/09 7:45 PM

Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract.


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