http://www.nhl.com/rss Feature Stories NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2009 NHL. All Rights Reserved en_us Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:57:51 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433481&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories The Los Angeles Kings, in need of a veteran scoring forward, landed one late Friday night when they acquired Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche. In return, the Avs received defensemen Tom Preissing and Kyle Quincey, plus a fifth-rou... NHL.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:47:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433461&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories Only a few months removed from the franchise's first-ever playoff berth, the Columbus Blue Jackets took a major step Friday in ensuring their upward climb continues. Team captain Rick Nash agreed to an eight-year contract extension that... NHL.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:20:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433454&cmpid=rss-morreale Throughout the remarkable run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes last spring, wing Chad LaRose always seemed to be that player to provide a little boost of energy and enthusiasm each practice. Eric Staal, the team's ... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:31:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433446&cmpid=rss-rosen Ray Shero is doing all he can to try to keep a Stanley Cup championship roster intact in the salary cap world. The Penguins GM on Friday announced left wing Ruslan Fedotenko had re-signed for one year for a reported $1.8 million. The Pe... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:28:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433429&cmpid=rss-mcgourty First trade a jolt Mark Recchi remembers his March 1992 trade from the Penguins to the Flyers for Rick Tocchet, Ken Wregget and Kjell Samuelsson as a wrenching experience that has affected and motivated him throughout his career. The P... John McGourty | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:23:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433263&cmpid=rss-mcgourty Lifelong Montreal Canadiens fan Chris Higgins is "as excited as I've heard anyone about getting traded here," New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather said about the Long Island-born left winger he acquired Tues... John McGourty | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433257&cmpid=rss-compton Ryan Mougenel has big shoes to fill in Las Vegas, and he knows it. While replacing Glen Gulutzan as coach of the Wranglers will be a challenge, it's one that the 33-year-old embraces -- and one he's spent years preparing for. Gulutzan r... Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433330&cmpid=rss-mcgourty If anyone is surprised that the Detroit Red Wings parted company with forwards Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky and goalie Ty Conklin, they weren't listening to General Manager Ken Holland in the weeks leading up to free agency. The Wings had little... John McGourty | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433269&cmpid=rss-morreale "Ian is a warrior -- he's one of those players who will do whatever he can to win. He adds a wealth of experience to our team and he's played (1,001 games) over his career. He's still durable and is capable of playing against skill player... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433278&cmpid=rss-weiner In the days of yore, Canada Day (Dominion Day) and Independence Day were just two holidays in the life of hockey players and executives as they enjoyed being away from the rink all summer and counted the days until the start of training camp. But ... Evan Weiner | NHL.com Correspondent Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433283&cmpid=rss-stephens The decision to remain with the Anaheim Ducks was much easier for Scott Niedermayer to make than the decision to play another NHL season. Since announcing on Friday that he does have a lot of hockey left in him, Niedermayer wanted to ge... Eric Stephens | NHL.com Correspondent Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433285&cmpid=rss-morreale After Tampa Bay Lighting General Manager Brian Lawton landed the biggest defensive prize at the 2009 Entry Draft in Sweden's Victor Hedman, he made sure to add a complementary piece the opening day of free agency on Wednesday. Hedman looks ... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433384&cmpid=rss-hunter If defenseman Mike Komisarek was going to leave Montreal, a place he called home for his first six NHL seasons, the next destination on his career path was a logical choice. Komisarek agreed to a five-year contract with the Toronto Mapl... Brian Hunter | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:24:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433373&cmpid=rss-kreiser Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher admits that signing forward Martin Havlat for six years was a risk. But to the rookie GM, not signing him would have been a bigger risk. "He's a world-class talent," Fletcher said ... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:16:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433360&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories SUNRISE, FL – Florida Panthers Assistant General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the club has agreed to terms with D Jordan Leopold on a one-year contract. "When we made the deal for Leopold last week, we did so kn... NHL.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:21:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433355&cmpid=rss-kreiser Nikolai Khabibulin didn't spend a lot of time making up his mind to become an Edmonton Oiler. "It happened very quickly -- an hour, hour and a half," the 36-year-old goaltender said during a conference call with the media on T... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:12:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433346&cmpid=rss-staff The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Mikhail Grabovski to a three-year contract on Thursday. No financial terms were released, but TSN is reporting the deal is worth an average of $2.9 million. Grabovski, a 25-year-old center, play... NHL.com Staff Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:15:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433250&cmpid=rss-morreale The Atlanta Thrashers continue to get bigger and stronger. One day after trading for 6-foot-4 defenseman Pavel Kubina,  Thrashers General Manager Don Waddell once again dipped into free agency's land of the giants with the signing ... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:11:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433333&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories Rob Scuderi became the latest defenseman to take his Stanley Cup ring and move along to a new challenge, as the Los Angeles Kings agreed Thursday to a four-year contract with the 30-year-old veteran. The Kings did not release salary figure... NHL.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:34:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433327&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories The Dallas Stars strengthened their defense Thursday by signing veteran defenseman Karlis Skrastins to a two-year contract. Skrastins played with the Florida Panthers last season. Skrastins, who will be 35 next Thursday, is a 6-foot-1, ... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:17:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433326&cmpid=rss-rosen Marian Gaborik has declared himself 100 percent healthy -- and hopes the injury-riddled part of his career is behind him as he starts anew with a lucrative contract and the pressure of the Big Apple weighing on his shoulders. Gaborik, w... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:14:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433276&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed defenseman Adrian Aucoin to a one-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. "We are excited to add Adrian Aucoin to ou... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:43:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433270&cmpid=rss-rosen TEAM CANADA CAMP ROSTER Goaltenders Martin Brodeur, New Jersey; Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh; Roberto Luongo, Vancouver; Steve Mason, Columbus; Cam Ward, Carolina Defensemen Francois Beauchemin, UFA; Jay Bouwmeester, Calgary;... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:23:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433259&cmpid=rss-bonanno THE COUNTDOWN Days until the opening game of the 2010 Olympic tournament -- 229 OLYMPIC TRAINING CAMPS Aug. 17-19: United States orientation camp (Woodbridge, Ill.) Aug. 24-28: Canadian orientation camp (Calgary) Aug. 29-Sept. 2: R... Rocky Bonanno | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:45:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433252&cmpid=rss-meltzer "I am confident the Winter Games Committee and fans are in for two exciting and action-packed contests, which will surely be the platform for many future contests at all levels between our two great Trans-Tasman rival ice hockey organizat... Bill Meltzer | NHL.com Correspondent Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:17:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433251&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories According to various reports, veteran winger Mark Recchi has re-signed with the Boston Bruins. NHL.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:11:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433242&cmpid=rss-bonanno Canada Day was also moving day for 34 NHL players, ranging from journeymen to superstars. In all, 49 players signed new contracts on July 1, some opting to remain with their 2008-09 club. The player movement was fast and furious, reminiscent of... Rocky Bonanno | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:10:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433237&cmpid=rss-kramer "If you are a coach and you don't have (a lot of energy), you are in trouble. I really believe the two cornerstones of success are enthusiasm and work ethic. I'm ready to go." -- Guy Boucher Three options whirl through Guy B... Lindsay Kramer | NHL.com Correspondent Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:57:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433229&cmpid=rss-rosen Let the debates begin! Hockey Canada has released its first list of potential candidates for the Canadian entry into one of the biggest hockey tournament in the country's history, the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. This list will b... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:23:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433226&cmpid=rss-wigge It was a week ago Wednesday that I checked through Canadian customs at Pierre Trudeau Airport in Montreal and Fred, my customs agent, was more than a little talkative once he heard I work for NHL.com and I was in town to cover the 2009 Entry Draft... Larry Wigge | NHL.com Columnist Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:05:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=432939&cmpid=rss-rosen The Edmonton Oilers wanted Dany Heatley, and the Ottawa Senators were more than willing to let him go. But the two-time 50-goal scorer wasn't willing to change teams -- at least not right now -- and that refusal will cost the Senators $4 m... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:21:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433201&cmpid=rss-kreiser Most of the big names found homes for 2009-10 and beyond during the first two days of free agency. But while players like Marian Hossa (Chicago), Scott Niedermayer (Anaheim) and Marian Gaborik (New York Rangers) quickly disappeared from the market... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:57:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433200&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories Martin Havlat, Chicago's leading scorer in 2008-09, is joining the Minnesota Wild. GM Chuck Fletcher confirmed Wednesday night that Havlat and the team have agreed to a six-year contract. "We are excited to add the speed and scorin... NHL.com Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:54:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433198&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories Forward Chris Neil has decided to stay put. Neil agreed Wednesday to a four-year deal with the Ottawa Senators. TSN says the contract is worth $8 million. Neil, who last week reportedly turned down an offer that would have seen him make $1.7 mi... NHL.com Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:19:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433167&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories Marian Gaborik is headed for the Big Apple. The speedy winger, the highest scorer in the history of the Minnesota Wild, has agreed to a five-year contract with the New York Rangers that . TSN reports is worth $7.5 million per year. Gabo... NHL.com Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:29:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433102&cmpid=rss-Feature Stories "We are extremely pleased to add a player with Mike’s ability and leadership qualities to our lineup.  He’s a respected competitor in this League and we know that he will bring his hard-nosed approach to our team on a con... NHL.com Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:59:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433116&cmpid=rss-compton Will the St. Louis Blues reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2010? With Ty Conklin on board, their chances increase dramatically. Conklin -- whose teams have reached the Finals in three of the last four seasons (Edmonton, Pittsburgh, Detroit) -- ... Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:42:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433094&cmpid=rss-kimelman One of the biggest question marks entering free agency was what the Montreal Canadiens would do. With 10 unrestricted and three restricted free agents on their roster, they were set to make a major impact when the market opened at noon on ... Adam Kimelman | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:32:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433025&cmpid=rss-kreiser The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenseman Scott Niedermayer, who told the team just last Friday that he intended to play in 2009-10. TSN is reporting the Anaheim captain has agreed to a one-year deal with $6 million, plus bonuses. &qu... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:25:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=433114&cmpid=rss-compton One day after acquiring Scott Gomez from the New York Rangers, the Montreal Canadiens spent Wednesday working on their blue line. Not long after the free-agency market opened, the Habs shored up their defense with the signings of veterans Jaros... Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:22:00 EDT