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  Why Jaromir Jagr Has Tons to Prove With Philadelphia Flyers6 Jul 2011

  The KHL isn't the NHL and, with the exception of the Olympics, it's been three years full years since Jagr last played top level hockey. Jaromir Jagr signed a deal with the Philadelphia Flyers near the start of July worth $3.3 million for one season. That amount was far better than the $2 million t...

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  Caroline Hurricanes Make Surprise Move - Acquire Tomas Kaberle5 Jul 2011

  Tomas Kaberle, a player who has often been named in empty trade rumors, has now been changed uniforms twice in the last half year. Tomas Kaberle, up until a few months ago, had spent his entire career since joining the NHL back in the 1998/99 season as a Toronto Maple Leaf. In recent years he was s...

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  Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Forward Clarke MacArthur5 Jul 2011

  The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday evening that they have come to terms with Clarke MacArthur. Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs received some good news on Tuesday as Clarke MacArthur will be with the Leafs for the next two seasons according to a recently signed contract between himself and...

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  Andrew Ladd Signed to Winnipeg Jets - New Contract5 Jul 2011

  Ladd came on strong in 2010/11 as he scored nearly 30 goals as part of the Atlanta Thrashers. Andrew Ladd and the Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with one another as the left wing forward from Maple Ridge, British Columbia signed a new contract with the same franchise he spent 2010/11 with. The ...

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  Dany Heatley for Martin Havlat Won't Help the San Jose Sharks4 Jul 2011

  One of our staff writers offers his opinion on why he doesn't think the recent trade between Minnesota and San Jose in the NHL will improve the Sharks' Stanley Cup chances. reported very early on Monday that Dany Heatley, a member of the 2010 Canadian Olympic team, has been shipped from the San Jo...

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  Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Ben Scrivens to 1 year Deal1 Jul 2011

  Scrivens has never appeared in an NHL game however he did show some promise in the AHL. issued a press release on Friday indicating that Toronto have signed Ben Scrivens, a goaltender, to a one year contract. Scrivens, who has not yet played in the NHL, did play 33 games for the Toronto Marlies th...

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  Tyler Kennedy Re-Signs with the Pittsburgh Penguins1 Jul 2011

  The Penguins have withdrawn the offer that was made to Jaromir Jagr however Pittsburgh are keeping Tyler Kennedy. Tyler Kennedy will be staying in Pittsburgh as the Penguins re-signed the right-winger "to a two-year, $4 million contract Friday" () ahead of the noon ET free agency deadline. Kennedy,...

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  Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings - Not Signing Jaromir Jagr1 Jul 2011

  The Penguins and Red Wings have both withdrawn the offers that were on the table for Jaromir Jagr. recently reported that the Pittsburgh Penguins have withdrawn the contract offer that was made to Jaromir Jagr not long ago. The Penguins had offered Jagr a one-year $2 million contract however ...

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  Vancouver Canucks Re-Sign Sami Salo - report1 Jul 2011

  The Vancouver Canucks will be retaining the services of Sami Salo as the Swede will remain with the franchise he's been with for most of his career. Sami Salo has been a part of the Vancouver Canucks since 2002/03 and reported on Friday that he will be staying put at least for one more season. Sal...

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  Toronto Maple Leafs to Sign Brad Richards?1 Jul 2011

  The Leafs are expected to make a push for Richards when free agency starts on July 1st at noon ET. The Toronto Maple Leafs were in the bottom half of the NHL at the end of the 2010/11 regular season however they did at least flirt with making the playoffs until the very late stages of the season. B...

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  Edmonton Oilers Expected to be Quiet After Free Agency Starts1 Jul 2011

  The Edmonton Oilers were the worst team in the NHL during the 2010/11 season and while that might spark some desire to pursue key free agents, the Oilers are expected to be quiet. The Edmonton Oilers finished dead last in the Western Conference in 2010/11 as the franchise only put up 62 points in t...

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  NHL Free Agency Starts July 1st Noon ET - Brad Ricards, Steven Stamkos1 Jul 2011

  NHL fans will be paying close attention to the transaction news on Friday as free agency begins with several coveted players looking for new contracts. When the clock strikes noon in the Eastern Time zone on Friday, NHL clubs will then be able to approach free agents and sign them to offer sheets. ...

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  Christian Ehrhoff Signs with Buffalo Sabres1 Jul 2011

  The former Vancouver Canucks defenseman has agreed to terms to play in Buffalo for a long time. reported on Thursday night that Christian Ehrhoff has signed with the Buffalo Sabres in what is a very long termed deal. The 28 year old blue liner has offensive abilities and that landed him a deal tha...

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  Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings - Interested in Jaromir Jagr30 Jun 2011

  The Pittsburgh Penguins are not the only team interested in signing Jagr as the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings are in the mix. The news surrounding Jaromir Jagr and his potential return to NHL arenas this fall is starting to heat up.  reported on Thursday morning that the center's a...

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  Edmonton Oilers Sign Ladislav Smid to a Two-Year Deal30 Jun 2011

  An announcement was made on Thursday that the Oilers have come to terms with Ladislav Smid, a player the Oilers originally acquired back in 2006. Defenseman Ladislav Smid looks as though he will be staying with the Edmonton Oilers for a couple more seasons as he and the Oilers "have agreed to terms...