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January 2, 2010, 09:10 PM EST

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BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins have signed unrestricted free agent Miroslav Satan to a one-year deal.

Satan, 35, spent last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, contributing 17 goals and 36 points in 65 games. He added a goal and five assists during the Penguins' cup-winning playoff run.

"He's a guy that has shown he is capable of scoring some goals and we hope he will give us some of that and also provide some competition," Bruins coach Claude Julien told nhl.com Saturday.

The Slovakian left-winger has played in 1,012 NHL games with the Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders and Pittsburgh, compiling career totals of 354 goals and 721 points. He enjoyed his best seasons with the Sabres, scoring a career-high 40 goals in 1998-99 and reaching 75 points in 2002-03.

Despite not playing competitive hockey for the first three months of the season, Satan was named to the Slovakian Olympic team Tuesday.
October 28, 2009, 02:14 PM EDT

Anaheim signs Kyle Calder for 1 year $500,000 two-way deal

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The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed left wing Kyle Calder to a one-year contract. Calder was subsequently assigned to Bakersfield, Anaheim’s development affiliate in the ECHL.

Calder, 30 (1/5/79), attended the Ducks’ 2009 Training Camp on a tryout basis last month, going scoreless with two penalty minutes (PIM) in four games. Calder, who was released from his tryout on Sept. 26, spent the 2008-09 regular season with Los Angeles, recording 8-19=27 points with 41 PIM.
October 8, 2009, 01:43 PM EDT

Detroit signs Brad May for 1 year

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DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings signed veteran forward Brad May to a one-year contract on Thursday.

The 37-year-old left-winger split last season between Anaheim and Toronto, recording a goal and six assists with 89 penalty minutes in a total of 58 games.

He was picked by Buffalo as the 14th overall selection in the 1990 NHL draft.

The native of Toronto has played 1,001 career NHL games with the Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Ducks and Maple Leafs.

He has 127 career regular-season goals and 160 assists.
October 6, 2009, 05:30 PM EDT

Montreal signs Marc-Andre Bergeron for 1 year $750,000

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Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today that the club has signed defenceman Marc-Andre Bergeron to a one-year contract (2009-2010). As per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bergeron will join the Hamilton Bulldogs on a conditioning stint.

Bergeron, 28, played in 72 regular season games with the Minnesota Wild in 2008-2009 recording 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists) and serving 30 penalty minutes. Seven of his goals were on the power play and he also tallied three game-winning goals.
October 6, 2009, 03:05 PM EDT

Minnesota signs Martin Skoula for 1 year NA (Re-signing)

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September 29, 2009, 06:47 PM EDT

Phoenix signs Robert Lang for 1 year

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42 GP, 8 G, 12 A, 20 PIM

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September 25, 2009, 03:01 PM EDT

New Jersey signs Rob Niedermayer NA (Re-signing)

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28 GP, 5 G, 8 A, 10 PIM

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The New Jersey Devils today signed free agent center Rob Niedemayer to a one-year contract. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed. “Rob Niedermayer is an experienced, size-strength, two-way player who deepens our center ice position,” said Lamoriello.
September 23, 2009, 08:36 PM EDT

San Jose signs Manny Malhotra

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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Sharks have signed free-agent centre Manny Malhotra to a contract.

The team did not announce terms of the deal Wednesday. Malhotra has played 12 seasons in the NHL, posting a career-high 35 points last season with Columbus when he had 11 goals and 24 assists. He also won 58 per cent of his faceoffs for the fourth-best mark in the league.

Malhotra has also played with the New York Rangers and Dallas in his career. He has 76 career goals and 121 assists.
September 10, 2009, 04:05 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Mike Comrie for 1 year

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16 GP, 5 G, 3 A, 10 PIM

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General manager Steve Tambellini announced Thursday the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with centre Mike Comrie on a one-year contract.
September 9, 2009, 05:01 PM EDT

Tampa Bay signs Mike Lundin for 1 year (Re-signing)

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7 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 0 PIM

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Mike Lundin to a one-year contract today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced.

Lundin, 6-foot-2, 188 pounds, has played in 106 career games with the Lightning, including 81 in 2007-08, recording eight assists. He represented Tampa Bay in the 2008 NHL YoungStars Game in Dallas. During that season, Lundin ranked second on the Lightning and first among defensemen with a plus-3 rating after making the team out of training camp directly from college.

A native of Burnsville, Minnesota, Lundin appeared in 25 games with Tampa Bay last season, recording two assists. After being reassigned to Norfolk of the American Hockey League in December, he went on to play in 51 games with the Admirals. Lundin led Norfolk defensemen in scoring with 29 points, sixth overall, and was second in assists on the team during that time. He also served as the alternate captain for multiple stretches in March and April.

Lundin, 24, played 160 games with the University of Maine during his four-year career, recording 13 goals and 68 points. He also tallied eight power-play goals. During his senior year he played in all 40 games and scored six goals with a total of 20 points. He tied for the team lead in goals by a defenseman and ranked second in points. Lundin scored five power-play goals and ranked first on the team among defensemen, tied for sixth overall. He set career highs for goals, points and power-play goals.

Selected by Tampa Bay in the fourth-round, 102nd overall, at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Lundin will be attending his third training camp with the Lightning.
September 9, 2009, 05:01 PM EDT

Boston signs Andy Wozniewski for 1 year

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2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PIM

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Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has signed defenseman Andy Wozniewski to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.

Wozniewski split the 2008-09 season between the St. Louis Blues’ and Pittsburgh Penguins’ AHL affiliates. He played in 56 games for the Peoria Rivermen with 1-16=17 totals and 56 penalty minutes before being traded to the Penguins organization. He then skated in 18 games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and posted 2-2=4 totals, and 26 penalty minutes.

Wozniewski appeared in one NHL game for the Blues during the 08-09 on February 3 versus the Columbus Blue Jackets.
September 9, 2009, 04:59 PM EDT

Columbus signs Alexandre Picard for 1 year (Re-signing)

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4 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 5 PIM

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed left wing Alexandre Picard to a one-year contract, club General Manager Scott Howson announced. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed.

Picard, 23, collected one assist and 26 penalty minutes in 15 games with Columbus in 2008-09 and also registered 22-10-32 and 107 penalty minutes in 49 games with the Syracuse Crunch, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate. He tied for the team lead in goals, was second in power play goals (7) and tied for fourth in points. He became the only player in Crunch history to record back-to-back hat tricks when he scored three goals Mar. 20 vs. Rochester and four goals Mar. 21 vs. Albany. He finished the season scoring goals in 14 of the team’s final 22 games (20 goals).
September 4, 2009, 06:57 PM EDT

Anaheim signs Steve Eminger for 2 years

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25 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 4 PIM

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September 4, 2009, 06:53 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Rob Schremp for 1 year (Re-signing)

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20 GP, 2 G, 5 A, 8 PIM

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September 2, 2009, 06:11 PM EDT

Phoenix signs Taylor Pyatt for 1 year

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35 GP, 7 G, 4 A, 16 PIM

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Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed left wing Taylor Pyatt to a one-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Pyatt, 28, recorded 10-9-19 and 43 penalty minutes (PIM) in 69 games with the Vancouver Canucks last season while also appearing in four playoff games for the Canucks. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Pyatt has registered 91-100-191 and 315 PIM in 532 career NHL games with Vancouver, Buffalo and the New York Islanders. He has also collected 2-9-11 in 30 career postseason contests.

In 2006-07, Pyatt scored a career-high 23 goals and 37 points for Vancouver. He equaled his career high of 37 points the following season with the Canucks by collecting 16-21-37. In three seasons with Vancouver, he tallied 49-44-93 and 145 PIM in 224 games.

A native of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Pyatt began his career with the New York Islanders where he spent one season (2000-01) before joining the Sabres. After recording 38-42-80 and 131 PIM in 230 games with the Sabres over four seasons (2001-06), Pyatt was traded to Vancouver.

Pyatt was originally selected by the Islanders in the first round (8th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
September 2, 2009, 11:45 AM EDT

Vancouver signs Roberto Luongo for 12 years (Re-signing)

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34 GP, 20 W, 12 L, .919 PCT

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September 1, 2009, 06:51 PM EDT

San Jose signs Torrey Mitchell for 3 years (Re-signing)

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15 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 6 PIM

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September 1, 2009, 12:57 PM EDT

Vancouver signs nathan mciver (Re-signing)

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Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have re-signed defenceman Nathan McIver.

McIver, 24, spent the 2008.09 season split between the Anaheim Ducks and Canucks. In 18 NHL games last season, all with Anaheim, McIver recorded one assist and 36 penalty minutes. In an additional 28 games with the Canucks American Hockey League affiliate, Manitoba Moose, McIver had two assists and 59 penalty minutes.

The 6’3”, 205-pound defenceman was originally drafted 254th overall by the Canucks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
August 31, 2009, 09:48 PM EDT

San Jose signs Brad Staubitz for 1 year (Re-signing)

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15 GP, 2 G, 1 A, 47 PIM

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August 28, 2009, 04:15 PM EDT

Tampa Bay signs Matt Lashoff two-year contract (Re-signing)

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Matt Lashoff to a two-year contract today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced.

“We were extremely pleased to bring Matt into the fold at the trade deadline,” Lawton said. “We are even more excited to get him under contract for the upcoming season. His signing today only further enhances the overall depth of our organization at defense as we head into training camp.”

Lashoff, 6-foot-2, 204 pounds, has played in 58 career NHL games with the Lightning and the Boston Bruins, recording a goal and 15 points. He has amassed 166 career AHL games with the Providence Bruins and the Norfolk Admirals, recording 26 goals and 95 points. He was named a starter in the 2008 AHL All-Star Classic and to the 2006-07 AHL All-Rookie Team. Lashoff was also named Providence’s best defenseman for the 2006-07 season after leading all P-Bruins defensemen in scoring.
August 28, 2009, 04:13 PM EDT

Vancouver signs Mathieu Schneider

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17 GP, 2 G, 3 A, 12 PIM

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Vancouver Canucks President & General Manager Mike Gillis announced that the Canucks have signed defenceman Mathieu Schneider. In keeping with club policy, terms were not disclosed.
August 20, 2009, 05:26 PM EDT

Buffalo signs Jeff Cowan for 1 year

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Rugged winger Jeff Cowan has signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres, who continue to add muscle this off-season.

Cowan is an eight-year NHL veteran but spent last season playing for Peoria of the AHL.

He previously played two years with Vancouver, where he combined for seven goals and four assists, and 203 penalty minutes in 88 games.
August 20, 2009, 05:01 PM EDT

Anaheim signs Brett Festerling for 2 years (Re-signing)

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14 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 4 PIM

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The Anaheim Ducks announced that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Brett Festerling to a two-year contract through the 2010-11 NHL season. Per club policy, no financial terms of the deal were disclosed.

Festerling, 23 (3/3/86), appeared in his first NHL season with the Ducks in 2008-09, collecting 0-5=5 points with a +5 rating and 18 penalty minutes (PIM) in 40 games. Festerling made his NHL debut on Nov. 16, 2008 vs. Los Angeles and earned his first NHL point with an assist on Dec. 3, 2008 at Chicago. The 6-1, 214-pound blueliner also appeared in his first career playoff game in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 7, 2009 vs. Detroit. The Quesnel, British Columbia native spent the rest of the regular season with Anaheim’s then-American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in Iowa, earning 0-7=7 points with 18 PIM in 34 games.
August 20, 2009, 01:05 PM EDT

Ottawa signs Andy Chiodo for 1 year Two-way

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The Ottawa Senators announced they have signed free-agent goaltender Andy Chiodo to a one-year, two-way contract.

Chiodo, 26, spent last season with Dynamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League, where he posted a 6-11-3 record with a 3.66 goals-against average in 26 games.

Chiodo has played in eight career National Hockey League games, all of them during the 2003-04 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he posted a record of 3-4-1 with a 3.42 goals-against-average.

Originally selected by the New York Islanders in the sixth round (166th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Chiodo did not sign with New York and was then selected by the Penguins in the seventh round (199th overall) of the 2003 draft.

A Toronto native, Chiodo played three seasons with the Ontario Hockey League's St. Michael's Majors before turning professional in 2003-04.
August 19, 2009, 12:08 PM EDT

Carolina signs Stephane Yelle for 1 year $550,000

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38 GP, 2 G, 1 A, 18 PIM

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RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes signed veteran forward Stephane Yelle to a US$550,000, one-year deal on Wednesday.

It will be the fourth NHL team for the two-time Stanley Cup winner, who spent last season in Boston.

"Stephane is a proven winner," Hurriances GM Jim Rutherford said in a statement. "He adds depth and experience to the Hurricanes at the centre position, and he will contribute to the penalty kill."

The 35-year-old Yelle had 18 points (7-11) in 77 games with the Bruins last season. He was a plus-6 and won 52 per cent of his faceoffs.

In 921 career games with Colorado, Calgary and Boston, Yelle has 92 goals and 257 points. He was part of the Avalanche teams that won the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001.
August 18, 2009, 02:17 PM EDT

Detroit signs Todd Bertuzzi for 1 year

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40 GP, 12 G, 12 A, 46 PIM

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DETROIT -- Todd Bertuzzi is rejoining the Detroit Red Wings.

The free-agent forward has agreed to a one-year deal with the Red Wings, a team he briefly played for at the end of the 2006-'07 season.

Bertuzzi spent last year with the Calgary Flames, putting up 44 points (15-29) in 66 regular-season games.

The 34-year-old has played 859 career games for the New York Islanders, Vancouver, Florida, Anaheim, Calgary and Detroit. He has 255 goals and 624 points.
August 17, 2009, 01:49 PM EDT

Vancouver signs Sergei Shirokov

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6 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 2 PIM

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The Vancouver Canucks signed right-winger Sergei Shirokov to an NHL contract Monday.
August 17, 2009, 01:41 PM EDT

NY Rangers signs Vaclav Prospal

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38 GP, 8 G, 24 A, 22 PIM

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The New York Rangers signed free-agent Vaclav Prospal, the team announced Monday. Terms of the deal were not announced.
August 14, 2009, 02:01 PM EDT

Montreal signs Matt D'Agostini for 1 year $500,000 (Re-signing)

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27 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 15 PIM

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MONTREAL -- Right-winger Matt D'Agostini signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Friday.

The two-way contract will pay the 22-year-old US$500,000 if he stays in the NHL, but less if he is sent to the minors this season.

The Sault-Ste-Marie, Ont., native had 12 goals and nine assists in 53 games for the Canadiens last season, and also scored 14 goals and 11 assists in 20 games with Hamilton of the AHL.

The six-foot 200-pound D'Agostini was drafted in the sixth round by Montreal in 2005.
August 12, 2009, 02:56 PM EDT

San Jose signs Henrik Karlsson for 1 year

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San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the team has signed Group III unrestricted free agent goaltender Henrik Karlsson to a one-year contract. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Karlsson, 25, spent most of last season in Malmo of Allsvenskan in Sweden, where he posted a 2.45 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage in 32 games. In eight playoff games, he notched a 1.99 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage. Additionally, in seven games with Sodertalje of the Swedish Elite League, he had a 2.49 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage.

"We are very excited to have Henrik join our organization and look forward to his continued development," said Wilson.

The six-foot-six, 215-pound netminder is a native of Stockholm, Sweden.
August 12, 2009, 02:54 PM EDT

San Jose signs Thomas Greiss for 2 years (Re-signing)

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8 GP, 4 W, 3 L, .916 PCT

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San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the team has re-signed Group II restricted free agent goaltender Thomas Greiss to a two-year contract. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Greiss, 23, appeared in 57 games for the Worcester Sharks (AHL) during the 2008-09 regular season. He posted club records for wins (30-24-2 record) and goals-against average (2.47) along with a .907 save percentage and one shutout. He also set a Worcester franchise record making 16 straight starts (1.90 goals against average).

"After a tremendous season in Worcester and an outstanding playoffs, we are excited to have Thomas under contract for the next two seasons," said Wilson. "His development towards becoming an NHL goaltender has continued to progress. We were very impressed with the work ethic and dedication he has put forth and the results have shown in his play."

He helped Worcester advance to the AHL Atlantic Division Finals, posting a 6-6 record, a 2.43 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage. He also had two shutouts, tied-for-second most in the AHL Playoffs.

Greiss has played in three NHL games with San Jose, all in 2007-08, posting a 0-1-1 record with a 3.26 goals-against average and a .860 save percentage.

Greiss is a veteran of International play as well, representing Germany at several tournaments, including the 2006 Olympics where he was the youngest participant in the tournament. He also helped backstop Team Germany at the 2003-04 U-18 World Junior Championships B-pool tournament, which earned the team a berth in the U-18 World Junior Championships A tournament, and the 2004-05 U-20 World Championships

The six-foot-one, 210-pound goaltender was selected by the Sharks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft (3rd round, 94th overall).
August 12, 2009, 12:15 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Ryan Stone for 1 year Two-way deal (Re-signing)

2009 Stats:

22 GP, 0 G, 5 A, 42 PIM

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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with defenceman Ladislav Smid on a two-year contract, and forwards Gilbert Brule and Ryan Stone on one-year, two-way deals.

Smid, 23, established career highs in assists and points with 11 in 2008-09. He also had 57 penalty minutes in 60 games played.

Steve Tambellini commented on today's signing. "I'm very pleased to have Ladislav signed. He's a very competitive young defenceman that has the ability to contribute in all situations."

The 6'3", 226-pound defenceman has played 202 career NHL games, all with the Edmonton Oilers, recording three goals and 22 assists for 25 points and 152 penalty minutes.

"This is great news for me". Smid commented upon signing his agreement. "I really enjoy playing for the Oilers. I feel my game is improving every year and I can't wait to get started again this fall."

Originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft (1st round, 9th overall), Smid was obtained from the Anaheim Ducks with Joffrey Lupul, two first round draft choices and a second round draft choice in exchange for defenceman Chris Pronger on July 3, 2006.

On the international stage, the Frydlant, Czech Republic native has represented his country on several occasions, playing in three World Junior Hockey Championships from 2004 through 2006, and two World Hockey Championships (2007 and 2008). He helped lead the Czech World Junior team to a bronze medal in 2005, recording two assists in seven games.

Brule, 22, split last season between the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League and the Oilers. In 39 games with Springfield, Brule had 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points and 58 penalty minutes. He had two goals and one assist for three points and 12 penalty minutes in 11 games for Edmonton.

The 5'10", 180 pound centre has played in 157 career NHL games with 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points and 64 penalty minutes.

Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft (6th overall), Brule was acquired by the Oilers in exchange for Raffi Torres on July 1, 2008.

Stone, a 6'2", 215 pound native of Calgary, Alberta, was originally selected by the Penguins in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2003 National Hockey League Entry Draft. He was acquired, along with goaltender Dany Sabourin and a fourth round draft choice in 2011 from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Mathieu Garon on January 17, 2009.

Prior to being aquired by the Oilers, Stone played 38 games with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, recording nine goals and 19 assists for 28 points. In 39 games with the Falcons after the trade, he notched eight goals and 20 assists for 28 points.

In eight career NHL games, the 24-year-old centre has recorded one assist and seven penalty minutes.
August 12, 2009, 12:10 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Gilbert Brule for 1 year Two-way deal (Re-signing)

2009 Stats:

38 GP, 10 G, 13 A, 23 PIM

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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with defenceman Ladislav Smid on a two-year contract, and forwards Gilbert Brule and Ryan Stone on one-year, two-way deals.

Smid, 23, established career highs in assists and points with 11 in 2008-09. He also had 57 penalty minutes in 60 games played.

Steve Tambellini commented on today's signing. "I'm very pleased to have Ladislav signed. He's a very competitive young defenceman that has the ability to contribute in all situations."

The 6'3", 226-pound defenceman has played 202 career NHL games, all with the Edmonton Oilers, recording three goals and 22 assists for 25 points and 152 penalty minutes.

"This is great news for me". Smid commented upon signing his agreement. "I really enjoy playing for the Oilers. I feel my game is improving every year and I can't wait to get started again this fall."

Originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft (1st round, 9th overall), Smid was obtained from the Anaheim Ducks with Joffrey Lupul, two first round draft choices and a second round draft choice in exchange for defenceman Chris Pronger on July 3, 2006.

On the international stage, the Frydlant, Czech Republic native has represented his country on several occasions, playing in three World Junior Hockey Championships from 2004 through 2006, and two World Hockey Championships (2007 and 2008). He helped lead the Czech World Junior team to a bronze medal in 2005, recording two assists in seven games.

Brule, 22, split last season between the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League and the Oilers. In 39 games with Springfield, Brule had 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points and 58 penalty minutes. He had two goals and one assist for three points and 12 penalty minutes in 11 games for Edmonton.

The 5'10", 180 pound centre has played in 157 career NHL games with 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points and 64 penalty minutes.

Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft (6th overall), Brule was acquired by the Oilers in exchange for Raffi Torres on July 1, 2008.

Stone, a 6'2", 215 pound native of Calgary, Alberta, was originally selected by the Penguins in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2003 National Hockey League Entry Draft. He was acquired, along with goaltender Dany Sabourin and a fourth round draft choice in 2011 from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Mathieu Garon on January 17, 2009.

Prior to being aquired by the Oilers, Stone played 38 games with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, recording nine goals and 19 assists for 28 points. In 39 games with the Falcons after the trade, he notched eight goals and 20 assists for 28 points.

In eight career NHL games, the 24-year-old centre has recorded one assist and seven penalty minutes.
August 12, 2009, 12:07 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Ladislav Smid for 2 years (Re-signing)

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39 GP, 1 G, 8 A, 28 PIM

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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with defenceman Ladislav Smid on a two-year contract, and forwards Gilbert Brule and Ryan Stone on one-year, two-way deals.

Smid, 23, established career highs in assists and points with 11 in 2008-09. He also had 57 penalty minutes in 60 games played.

Steve Tambellini commented on today's signing. "I'm very pleased to have Ladislav signed. He's a very competitive young defenceman that has the ability to contribute in all situations."

The 6'3", 226-pound defenceman has played 202 career NHL games, all with the Edmonton Oilers, recording three goals and 22 assists for 25 points and 152 penalty minutes.

"This is great news for me". Smid commented upon signing his agreement. "I really enjoy playing for the Oilers. I feel my game is improving every year and I can't wait to get started again this fall."

Originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft (1st round, 9th overall), Smid was obtained from the Anaheim Ducks with Joffrey Lupul, two first round draft choices and a second round draft choice in exchange for defenceman Chris Pronger on July 3, 2006.

On the international stage, the Frydlant, Czech Republic native has represented his country on several occasions, playing in three World Junior Hockey Championships from 2004 through 2006, and two World Hockey Championships (2007 and 2008). He helped lead the Czech World Junior team to a bronze medal in 2005, recording two assists in seven games.

Brule, 22, split last season between the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League and the Oilers. In 39 games with Springfield, Brule had 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points and 58 penalty minutes. He had two goals and one assist for three points and 12 penalty minutes in 11 games for Edmonton.

The 5'10", 180 pound centre has played in 157 career NHL games with 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points and 64 penalty minutes.

Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft (6th overall), Brule was acquired by the Oilers in exchange for Raffi Torres on July 1, 2008.

Stone, a 6'2", 215 pound native of Calgary, Alberta, was originally selected by the Penguins in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2003 National Hockey League Entry Draft. He was acquired, along with goaltender Dany Sabourin and a fourth round draft choice in 2011 from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Mathieu Garon on January 17, 2009.

Prior to being aquired by the Oilers, Stone played 38 games with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, recording nine goals and 19 assists for 28 points. In 39 games with the Falcons after the trade, he notched eight goals and 20 assists for 28 points.

In eight career NHL games, the 24-year-old centre has recorded one assist and seven penalty minutes.
August 12, 2009, 08:03 AM EDT

Buffalo signs Mike Grier for 1 year

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31 GP, 8 G, 6 A, 8 PIM

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August 10, 2009, 06:39 PM EDT

Nashville signs Ryan Jones for 2 years $487,500 (Re-signing)

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22 GP, 4 G, 1 A, 10 PIM

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Predators have signed restricted free agent forward Ryan Jones.

The team said in a news release Monday that Jones has signed a two-year, US$975,000 contract.

He played 46 games with the Predators during his rookie season, scored 17 points with seven goals and 10 assists.

Jones was drafted by Minnesota in the fourth round in 2004.
August 10, 2009, 11:01 AM EDT

Montreal signs Gregory Stewart for 1 year (Re-signing)

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5 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 11 PIM

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The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Gregory Stewart to a one-year contract.
August 6, 2009, 05:22 PM EDT

Ottawa signs Drew Bannister for 1 year Two-way deal

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The Ottawa Senators announced today they have signed free-agent defenceman Drew Bannister to a one-year, two-way contract.

Bannister, 35, has played professionally in Europe for the past seven seasons, splitting time between teams in Finland, Germany and Russia. He last skated in an NHL contest in 2001-02, when he played one game for the (then) Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

The 6-2, 198-pound native of Belleville, Ont., has appeared in 164 career NHL games for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers and Anaheim, recording five goals and 20 assists while accumulating 161 penalty minutes. He has also skated in 12 post-season contests, all with Edmonton, during the 1996-97 season.

Bannister was drafted by the Lightning in the second round (26th overall) of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. He spent his entire major junior career (four seasons) with the Ontario Hockey League's Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 1994 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
August 6, 2009, 11:11 AM EDT

Detroit signs Jason Williams for 1 year $1.5 million

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15 GP, 2 G, 5 A, 4 PIM

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DETROIT -- Forward Jason Williams is returning to Detroit.

The Red Wings announced Thursday that Williams has signed a one-year contract worth US$1.5 million.

The 28-year-old free agent played 233 games with the club between the 2000-2001 season and the 2006-2007 season, posting 49 goals and 67 assists.

The native of London, Ont., last season played with the Atlanta Thrashers and Columbus Blue Jackets. He also has played for the Chicago Blackhawks.

In 376 career NHL games, Williams has 205 points with 85 goals and 120 assists.
August 5, 2009, 02:25 PM EDT

New Jersey signs Brendan Shanahan (Re-signing)

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The New Jersey Devils today re-signed forward Brendan Shanahan to a new contract. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.
August 5, 2009, 01:56 PM EDT

Vancouver signs Jannik Hansen (Re-signing)

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20 GP, 4 G, 3 A, 6 PIM

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Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have re-signed right winger Jannik Hansen.

Hansen, 23, recorded 21 points (6-15-21) in 55 games played with the Canucks and one point (1-0-1) in two games played with the Manitoba Moose. The Herlev, Denmark native set career highs for most goals (6), assists (15) and points (21) in a single season and finished 25th in scoring among all Rookies in the League. The 6’1”, 201-pound right winger also appeared in two playoff games.

Hansen was originally selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 9th round, 287th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
August 4, 2009, 05:36 PM EDT

Ottawa signs Brian Elliott for 2 years (Re-signing)

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22 GP, 9 W, 9 L, .902 PCT

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Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray announced Tuesday the club has signed goaltender Brian Elliott to a two-year contract.

Elliott, 24, appeared in 31 games with the Senators last season, posting a 16-8-3 record with a 2.77 goals-against-average and a .902 save percentage. He set a franchise record for a rookie goaltender when he won eight consecutive games from March 5-21. Elliott recorded his first National Hockey League shutout on March 29, making 20 saves in Ottawa's 3-0 win in Tampa against the Lightning.

The native of Newmarket, Ont., also appeared in 30 games with the American Hockey League's Binghamton Senators, posting an 18-8-1 record with two shutouts, a 2.31 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage. Elliott was selected as the starting Canadian goaltender for the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic but was unable to play after being recalled to Ottawa on Jan. 9, 2009.

The 6-2, 199-pound Elliott made his NHL debut during the 2007-08 season, making 28 saves in Ottawa's 3-1 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Oct. 10, 2007
August 4, 2009, 03:36 PM EDT

Detroit signs Patrick Eaves for 1 year

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29 GP, 4 G, 6 A, 4 PIM

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The Detroit Red Wings announced today that the club has signed free agent forward Patrick Eaves to a one-year contract. In accordance with team policy, additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Originally a first round pick (29th overall) of the Ottawa Senators in the 2003 National Hockey League Entry Draft, Eaves has played in 242 career games with the Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes. He scored 20 goals in just 58 games in 2005-06, his rookie season in the NHL. Eaves followed his impressive debut with career highs in assists (18) and points (32) in 2006-07. On February 11, 2008, Eaves was dealt with Joe Corvo to the Hurricanes in exchange for Cory Stillman and Mike Commodore. In 85 games with Carolina over the past two seasons, he posted 19 points (7-12-19).

In 2005, Eaves was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as the top player in college hockey. He played three seasons with the Boston College Eagles of Hockey East.
August 3, 2009, 06:22 PM EDT

NY Islanders signs Blake Comeau for 2 years (Re-signing)

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26 GP, 4 G, 7 A, 22 PIM

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August 1, 2009, 07:26 PM EDT

Buffalo signs Cody McCormick for 1 year

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Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent center Cody McCormick on a one-year contract.

McCormick (4/18/1983, 6'3", 215 lbs.) collected 12 points (1+11) and 92 penalty minutes in 55 regular season games last season with the Colorado Avalanche. A native of London, Ontario, the 26-year-old McCormick has appeared in 190 NHL games, collecting 30 points (9+21) and 250 penalty minutes with Colorado.

McCormick was selected by Colorado in the Fifth Round (144th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
August 1, 2009, 01:48 PM EDT

Pittsburgh signs John Curry for 2 years (Re-signing)

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July 31, 2009, 10:50 AM EDT

Washington signs Milan Jurcina (Re-signing)

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29 GP, 0 G, 4 A, 16 PIM

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July 30, 2009, 06:34 PM EDT

Calgary signs Dustin Boyd (Re-signing)

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39 GP, 5 G, 8 A, 13 PIM

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Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today that the Flames have resigned forward Dustin Boyd.

Boyd, a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, is coming off a career year netting 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points in 71 games. Entering his third season with the Flames, Boyd has scored 20 goals and 18 assists for 38 points in 132 career NHL games.
July 30, 2009, 02:34 PM EDT

Vancouver signs Kyle Wellwood (Re-signing)

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34 GP, 4 G, 7 A, 2 PIM

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Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have re-signed Centre Kyle Wellwood. In keeping with club policy terms were not disclosed.

Wellwood, 26, recorded 27 points (18-9-27) in 74 games in 2008.09 with Vancouver. He set career highs for goals (18), power play goals (10) and game-winning goals (3) in a single season. The Canucks centre also ranked third in the League for the best shooting percentage (19.1%) this past season. Wellwood added six points (1-5-6) in ten playoff games.
July 29, 2009, 07:44 PM EDT

Phoenix signs Josh Tordjman for 1 year (Re-signing)

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Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have re-signed goaltender Josh Tordjman to a one-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Tordjman, 24, appeared in 51 games for San Antonio of the American Hockey League (AHL) last season, posting a record of 25-22-2 with a 2.61 goals against average (GAA), a .909 save percentage (SV%) and six shutouts. He also appeared in two games for the Coyotes, making his NHL debut on Mar. 8 against the New York Islanders. Tordjman set AHL career-highs in wins (25) and shutouts (6) while ranking 2nd in the AHL in shutouts and T-12th in wins last season. He was also named Reebok X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender of the Month for January after recording 9-4-0 with a 2.01 GAA, a .933 SV% and one shutout in 13 games. In 131 career AHL games, Tordjman has posted a record of 62-54-0 with a 2.62 GAA, a .913 SV% and eight shutouts. He is also 3-3 with a 1.85 GAA and a .941 SV% in the postseason. Prior to signing with the Coyotes as a free agent on July 2, 2006, Tordjman spent four seasons (2002-2006) in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with Victoriaville and Moncton. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Tordjman led Moncton to the Memorial Cup Finals in 2006.
July 29, 2009, 06:04 PM EDT

NY Islanders signs Jack Hillen for 2 years (Re-signing)

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38 GP, 1 G, 9 A, 32 PIM

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The New York Islanders today announced that they have signed defenseman, Jack Hillen to a two-year contract.

Hillen was originally signed by the Islanders on April 1, 2008, at the completion of his senior year at Colorado College. He played in two games at the end of the Islanders’ 2007-08 season and recorded an assist, his first National Hockey League point. Last season, Hillen played in 40 games for the Islanders, registering a goal and five assists for six points. The tally was his first in the NHL and it came on March 5 against Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers.
July 29, 2009, 05:51 PM EDT

Phoenix signs Scottie Upshall for 1 year (Re-signing)

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40 GP, 14 G, 10 A, 40 PIM

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Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have re-signed left wing Scottie Upshall to a one-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

"We are excited to have signed Scottie Upshall to a new contract," said Maloney. "He performed exceptionally well for us last season after we acquired him from Philadelphia and we expect him to be an important player for us next season."

Upshall, 25, set new career-highs in goals (15), assists (19), points (34) and games played (74) last season. He began the season with Philadelphia before being traded to the Coyotes on March 4, 2009 along with a 2nd round draft choice in the 2011 Entry Draft in exchange for Daniel Carcillo. In 19 games with Phoenix, Upshall registered 8-5-13 and 26 penalty minutes (PIM) to rank 3rd on the Coyotes in scoring during that span. Upshall also earned a silver medal while representing Canada at the 2009 World Championship in Switzerland.

In 230 career NHL games with Nashville, Philadelphia and the Coyotes, Upshall has registered 46-60-106 and 223 PIM. The 6-foot, 197-pound Upshall also recorded 50-55-105 and 202 PIM in 123 career American Hockey League (AHL) games with Milwaukee and was a part of the 2004 Calder Cup Championship team. Prior to his professional career, Upshall spent three seasons with Kamloops of the Western Hockey League (WHL) where he registered 99-127-226 and 361 PIM in 172 games. In 2001, he was named the Canadian Major Junior Rookie of the Year. Upshall was originally drafted by Nashville in the first round (6th overall) of the 2002 Entry Draft.
July 29, 2009, 12:28 PM EDT

Ottawa signs Derek Smith for 1 year (Re-signing)

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July 29, 2009, 12:12 PM EDT

St. Louis signs Bryce Lampman (Re-signing)

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St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has signed defenseman Bryce Lampman.
July 28, 2009, 02:33 PM EDT

Detroit signs Andy Delmore

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The Detroit Red Wings, parent club of the Grand Rapids Griffins, on Tuesday signed defenceman Andy Delmore. Delmore, 32, was the 2005-06 winner of the AHL’s Eddie Shore Award as the league’s best defenseman while playing for Syracuse, whose NHL affiliate Columbus had claimed him on waivers from the Red Wings on Oct. 4, 2005. That season, Delmore was also a member of the Canadian All-Star Team at the 2006 AHL All-Star Classic in Winnipeg.
July 28, 2009, 12:46 PM EDT

Columbus signs Dan LaCosta for 1 year (Re-signing)

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July 25, 2009, 01:22 PM EDT

Boston signs Derek Morris for 1 year $3.3 million

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37 GP, 3 G, 15 A, 14 PIM

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Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Derek Morris to a one-year contract.

Morris, 30, enters his 13th NHL season and Boston becomes his fifth NHL team. The 6'0", 220 lb. native of Edmonton, Alberta was drafted by Calgary as their first pick, 13th overall, in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. He spent five seasons with the Flames, where his teammates included current Bruins Marc Savard, Andrew Ference, Chuck Kobasew and Steve Begin, and he ranked second among all league rookie blueliners in scoring and was named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team in his initial 1997-98 Calgary campaign.

Morris went to Colorado in a multi-player deal involving former Bruin Stephane Yelle and Boston University alum Chris Drury in October, 2002 and enjoyed his best offensive NHL year that season with 11 goals and 37 assists for 48 points in 75 Avalanche games.

Morris was then traded to Phoenix in another multi-player transaction at the March, 2004 trade deadline and played five seasons with the Coyotes until his March, 2009 deadline trade to the NY Rangers for Nigel Dawes, Petr Prucha and Dmitiri Kalinin.

While with New York, Morris had five goals and 15 assists for 20 points in 75 combined Coyotes-Rangers games last season and added two assists in seven playoff games during the Rangers' series with the Washington Capitals.

Morris has missed just seven games over the past three seasons and his career NHL totals to date are 76 goals and 264 assists for 340 points with 794 penalty minutes in 793 games.
July 25, 2009, 12:26 PM EDT

NY Islanders signs Nate Thompson for 1 year Two-way (Re-signing)

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36 GP, 1 G, 5 A, 35 PIM

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The New York Islanders today announced that they have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with forward, Nate Thompson.

Thompson was claimed off waivers from the Boston Bruins prior to last season and spent the entire year with the Islanders. He appeared in 43 games and registered four points, including his first National Hockey League goal/point, a shorthanded tally against the New York Rangers.
July 25, 2009, 12:17 PM EDT

St. Louis signs Roman Polak (Re-signing)

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40 GP, 2 G, 6 A, 26 PIM

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St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has re-signed defenseman Roman Polak.

"Roman played his best professional season this past year,” said Davidson. "He's a solid young defenseman who is continuing to grow and will play a huge role with our team."
July 23, 2009, 06:47 PM EDT

Philadelphia signs Joey Mormina for 1 year

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Mormina, 27, spent the 2008-09 season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL, where he recorded 11 points (2G,9A) in 70 regular season games and finished the season with a plus/minus rating of +37 (2nd in AHL). He also appeared in 12 Calder Cup Playoff games for the Penguins.

A native of Montreal, Quebec, Mormina was originally selected by the Flyers in the sixth round (192nd overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut, appearing in one game with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2007-08. Following a four-year career at Colgate University, Mormina has recorded 48 points (8G,40A) in 240 career AHL games.

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