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Sabres and Bills draft tough to fill needs

Updated: 07/05/09 4:52 PM

Like someone who just realized on the Fourth of July that he had forgotten to mail his Christmas cards, both the Sabres and the Bills find themselves in similar pickles as they prepare for their oncoming seasons.

Kings acquire Smyth from Avalanche
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/04/09 12:41 AM

The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year.

Nash re-ups with Jackets for 8 years
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 07/03/09 10:51 PM

Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.

Coyotes sign Heshka to 1-year contract
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/03/09 5:26 PM

The Phoenix Coyotes signed defenseman Shaun Heshka to a one-year contract Friday.

Penguins agree on 1-year deal with Fedotenko
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/03/09 3:00 PM

The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward Ruslan Fedotenko, who joined the team a year ago as a free agent.

Canucks land free-agent winger Mikael Samuelsson
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/03/09 2:21 PM

Free agent forward Mikael Samuelsson signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.

Thrashers add Antropov
FROM NEWS STAFF & WIRE REPORTS

Updated: 07/03/09 6:55 AM

ATLANTA — 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.

Leafs look at Mironov

Updated: 07/03/09 6:55 AM

Egor Mironov, a forward at Niagara University, is among 25 players invited to participate in the 2009 Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Camp, which runs Sunday through July 10. The group includes two goalies, nine defense-men and 14 forwards.

Around the league

Updated: 07/03/09 6:55 AM

• The Chicago Blackhawks signed John Madden, adding a veteran center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the New Jersey Devils. The 36-year-old Madden signed a one-year contract. Terms were not disclosed.

Sabres' Roy gets Olympic tryout
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 07/03/09 5:03 PM

Derek Roy is making plans to camp in Calgary this summer, while the Buffalo Sabres' top prospects will soon be bunking near Niagara Falls.

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.

Bruins' Recchi: Likely his last season in NHL
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/03/09 1:50 PM

Mark Recchi wants one last chance to be a Stanley Cup champ again.


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