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ESPN.com — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:27:20 PDT

Miller time: Sabres, goalie OK five-year extension

Associated Press — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:21:31 PDT

The Buffalo Sabres signed goaltender Ryan Miller on Friday to a five-year contract extension through the 2013-2014 season.

Burnside: NHL news and notes

Scott Burnside — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:28:39 PDT

Finally, a ray of sunshine over what has been a bleak Buffalo Sabres landscape of late -- the signing of No. 1 netminder Ryan Miller to a five-year contract extension.

C Nielsen agrees to 4-year, $2.1M deal with Isles

Associated Press — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:59:44 PDT

Danish center Frans Nielsen agreed to a four-year, $2.1 million contract with the New York Islanders on Saturday.

Penguins reward coach Therrien with 3-year deal

Associated Press — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:46:40 PDT

The Pittsburgh Penguins' march to the Stanley Cup finals has paid off for coach Michel Therrien.

Blackhawks name 20-year-old Toews as captain

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:52:14 PDT

Jonathan Toews will be the Chicago Blackhawks captain next season, making him the third-youngest player to earn that distinction in the history of the NHL.

Russian hockey contracts suspended amid probe

Associated Press — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:09:04 PDT

Nashville Predators forward Alex Radulov was one of six players whose new contracts were suspended by hockey's international governing body on Friday until the legality of the deals could be investigated.

Good luck: Kings introduce Murray as head coach

Associated Press — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:28:01 PDT

The Los Angeles Kings introduced Terry Murray as head coach Thursday.

Free-agent center Reasoner signs with Thrashers

Associated Press — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:48:10 PDT

Center Marty Reasoner agreed to a deal with the Thrashers on Thursday after playing with Edmonton for six seasons.

Frozen ivy? Blackhawks-Wings to tangle at Wrigley

Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:02:12 PDT

Wrigley Field is going to be the frozen confines on New Year's Day 2009 when the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings meet the Chicago Blackhawks outdoors in the home park of the Chicago Cubs.

Thrashers agree to terms with goalie Lehtonen

Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:23:22 PDT

Goaltender Kari Lehtonen is returning for another season with the Atlanta Thrashers.

Horcoff signs six-year, $33M extension with Oilers

Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:18:56 PDT

Shawn Horcoff signed a six-year, $33 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

Sabres reward forward Paille with multiyear deal

Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:20:36 PDT

The Sabres and restricted free agent Daniel Paille agreed to a multiyear contract on Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not available.

With Cup in hand after 16 seasons, Drake retires

Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:14:15 PDT

Detroit Red Wings forward Dallas Drake announced his retirement Tuesday a month after raising the Stanley Cup for the first time in his 16-year career.

Isles' Nolan out after 2 years; philosophy rift cited

Associated Press — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:18:20 PDT

Islanders coach Ted Nolan has agreed to step down after two years.

Stars reward coach Tippett with 2-year extension

Associated Press — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:18:18 PDT

Dallas Stars coach Dave Tippett will be around at least through the 2010-11 season.

Bolts' Lecavalier signs 11-year, $85M extension

HeadlineNews — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:26:55 PDT

All-Star center Vincent Lecavalier signed an 11-year, $85-million contract extension that he hopes will keep him in a Tampa Bay Lightning uniform for the remainder of his career.

Coyotes' forward Hanzal will have back surgery

Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:55:52 PDT

Phoenix Coyotes center Martin Hanzal is scheduled to have back surgery on Thursday.