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Shanahan Returns to Devils

The New Jersey Devils have signed veteran winger Brendan Shanahan to a one year deal. While several NHL teams have made a push for Shanahan this summer, he ultimately decided to return to the team which drafted him in 1987.The…

New York walks from Zherdev award

The New York Rangers have reportedly walked away from the contract awarded to Nikolai Zherdev by a salary arbitrator on Tuesday, making the right-wing a free agent. The 24-year-old Zherdev was reportedly seeking a contract worth $4.75 million while the…

Wings sign Eaves to one-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings finally made a dip into this summer’s free agent pool with the signing of right-wing Patrick Eaves to a one-year deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Eaves scored six goals and tallied eight assists…

Round Trip

With all the hoopla surrounding the Phoenix Coyotes, it is easy to have missed the return of right wing Radim Vrbata. Vrbata played with the Coyotes in the ’07–’08 season, posting 56 points in 76 games. Afterwards he signed with…

Prospal Bought Out by Bolts

It looks as if Vaclav Prospal has just become one of the elite members of this summer’s free agency pool… The Tampa Bay Tribune reported earlier today that Prospal was infromed that his contract will be bought out by the…

Mended… Feather?

Reports are circulating about winger Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks undergoing shoulder surgery to repair his right rotator cuff. Hossa, who was acquired from Detroit Red Wings in the free agency, is expected to fill Martin Havlat’s void in…

A New Meaning for the Word “Dangle”

Like watching Sid the Kid dangle on your television screen during the NHL season? Well, evidently now you can watch him dangle inside your home, too. Except, in this case, he will be dangling from your Christmas tree. Hallmark has…

Say It Ain’t So, Joe

Joe Sakic, one of the most respected captains and players in NHL history retired today. Playing in the NHL is a dream just about every hockey player has since they were 8-years old. For those who are fortunate and skilled…