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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Toronto Telegraph.com http://www.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/10/id/d5ba9cfa167fe927/ en-us Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:32:22 -0400 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:32:22 -0400 30 Associated Press Sports MONTREAL (AP) -Forward Georges Laraque signed a three-year, $4.5-million contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.The 31-year-old Laraque spent last season with the Eas... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15951874/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:03:50 -0400 MSNBC http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15951874/ Len Redkoles / Getty Images file PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 15: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the New York Rangers skates against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 15, 2006 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Penn... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15951873/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:03:51 -0400 MSNBC http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15951873/ === Avs add Tjarnqvist to defensive mix === Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche signed free-agent defenseman Daniel Tjarnqvist to a one-year contract, the club announced Thursda... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15951814/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:47:58 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15951814/ PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract, the third long-term deal with one of their younger players in two day... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15950557/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:27:07 -0400 MSNBC http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15950557/ === Penguins sign G Fleury to seven-year extension === Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Penguins signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year contract extension on Thursday.... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15950501/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:10:55 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15950501/ === Hossa takes the easy way out === By Michael Rushton, NHL Contributing Editor Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Playing the role of the popular high school quarterback, Marian Hossa decided... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15950499/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:10:54 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15950499/ === Lightning sign C Smith === Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent center Wyatt Smith to a one-year, two-way contract on Thursday. The 31-year-old Smith split ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15949171/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:30:33 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15949171/ === Coyotes sign D Hale === Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - The Phoenix Coyotes signed defenseman David Hale to a two-year contract on Thursday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not discl... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15949172/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:30:33 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15949172/ === Leafs acquire Grabovski from Habs === Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired center Mikhail Grabovski from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for the rights to ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15949168/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:30:32 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15949168/ === Blackhawks D Wisniewski needs knee surgery === Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Blackhawks announced Thursday that defenseman James Wisniewski has torn his anterior cruciate ligament... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15949170/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:30:31 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15949170/ === Stars add four players === Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - The Dallas Stars signed forward Landon Wilson to a one-year contract, while forward Francis Wathier and defensemen Maxime Fortunus an... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15949169/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:30:30 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15949169/ Wild general manager Doug Risebrough has no financial restrictions on how he builds the team, new owner Craig Leipold said Wednesday. "His responsibility is to build the best team he can," Leipold sa... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15942718/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:35:31 -0400 Pioneer Press http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15942718/ PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh for quite some time. The Penguins signed the MVP finalist to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, a deal that will keep him... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15938566/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:28:10 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15938566/ "We're thrilled to be able to add Marian," Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said. "He's a premier power forward in the game, capable of scoring 30, 40, 50 goals." http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15938565/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:28:08 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15938565/ Beasley was struck in the chest by an inadvertent elbow during a defensive drill about 45 minutes into Miami's first summer-league workout session Wednesday, and the No. 2 overall pick in last week's ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15938567/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:28:06 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15938567/ With a handful of huge contracts still waiting to be signed, it is still premature to determine if the shift of power in the Eastern Conference was a seismic one. But the ground certainly moved on the... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15938871/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:06:05 -0400 MSNBC http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15938871/ GLENDORA, Calif. (AP) -- Eleven days after Scott Kalitta was killed in a racing accident, the NHRA reduced the length of Top Fuel and Funny Car races from a quarter-mile to 1,000 feet Wednesday in an ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935944/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:42:22 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935944/ "He moves the puck well, has good offensive capabilities and is a solid all-around defenseman who has taken significant strides with his game over the last few seasons." http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935941/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:42:32 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935941/ COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Blue Jackets traded enigmatic offensive star Nikolai Zherdev and center Dan Fritsche to the New York Rangers for defensemen Christian Backman and Fedor Tyutin on Wednesday. http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935943/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:42:26 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935943/ A day after mind-boggling money exchanged hands in the opening hours of free agency in the NHL, the game's top two unrestricted free agents resisted a career windfall. Mats Sundin, staring down a U... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935978/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:32:42 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935978/ Oklahoma City will have an NBA franchise for the 2008-09 season after a settlement announced Wednesday between the team and the city of Seattle, ending the clashing bond with the city that culminated ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935945/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:42:24 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935945/ The 29-year-old Huselius had 66 points, including 25 goals, in 81 games for the Calgary Flames last season. He had a career-high 77 points and 34 goals with the Flames the previous season. http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935940/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:42:28 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935940/ DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Stars know all about Sean Avery - his history of mouthing off to teammates as well as foes, that he's a two-time NHL leader in penalty minutes whose agitating tricks included... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935939/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:42:34 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15935939/ Associated Press Sports NEW YORK (AP) -The New York Islanders agreed to terms Wednesday with veteran forward Doug Weight on a one-year deal worth $1.75 million plus incentives.The 37-year-old center, ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15936399/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:19:08 -0400 MSNBC http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15936399/ Rick Nash ."He's got upside written all over him," Rangers general manager Glen Sather said. "We are trying to get younger, we are trying to get more talented and we're trying to get faster. If you lo... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934535/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:55 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934535/ PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers agreed to multi-year deals with defenceman Randy Jones and forward Riley Cote on Wednesday, keeping two key players who helped them reach the Eastern Conference ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933157/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:53 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933157/ TORONTO - The newest member of the Toronto Maple Leafs was at a birthday party for his grandfather when the phone calls started. Niklas Hagman was experiencing free agency for the first time and ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933155/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:48 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933155/ Players in the poker tournament paid $5,000 to enter, and were asked to donate at least half their winnings evenly to the two charities. Nevada law prohibits poker tournaments from designating a certa... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933084/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:47:11 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933084/ Jagr Still, Sather is confident Jagr would be interested in a deal the Rangers have put out there. Sather believes Jagr might be waiting for leading free agent forward http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934537/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:48 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934537/ BOSTON - The Bruins re-signed forward Petteri Nokelainen to a multi-year contract on Wednesday. The deal was announced one day after the Bruins signed winger Michael Ryder in hopes of strengtheni... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933153/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:47 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933153/ EDMONTON - Daryl Katz, the reclusive billionaire who now owns the Edmonton Oilers, held a rare news conference Wednesday to talk about his management style and the team's quest for new talent. "D... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933154/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:50 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933154/ Cristobal Huet to a four-year deal worth an average of $5.625 million a year, Tallon has significantly upgraded a Blackhawks team that fell just three points shy of the postseason last spring. Playing... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934533/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:45 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934533/ Free Agent Tracker. The Penguins signed the MVP finalist to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14. The 21-year-old forward st... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934536/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:57 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934536/ NEW YORK (AP) -- Ron Johnson spent 32 years in the military leading people through difficult situations. He quickly found another challenge when he retired from the Army. http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933089/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:47:13 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933089/ BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres aren't done shopping after securing a backup goaltender in free agency. Next on general manager Darcy Regier's list: A reasonably priced defenceman. "We're stil... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933158/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:44 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933158/ to any team," Shero said.Malkin will earn $9 million for each of the first four seasons of the deal and then $7.5 million in 2013-14. He has one year left at $984,000.Malkin, vacationing in the Maldiv... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934552/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:43 -0400 Fox Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934552/ Jarkko Ruutu on Wednesday.Donovan, 33, had 12 points -- including five goals -- and 73 penalty minutes last season with the Senators.Donovan, who signed a two-year deal, has 105 goals and 121 assists ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934538/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:42 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15934538/ COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Blue Jackets traded enigmatic offensive star Nikolai Zherdev and center Dan Fritsche to the New York Rangers for defensemen Christian Backman and Fedor Tyutin on Wednesday. http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933086/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:47:20 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933086/ === Wild retain D Foster === St. Paul, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Wild re-signed rehabbing defenseman Kurtis Foster to a one-year contract, president and general manager Doug Risebrough... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933332/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:07:01 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15933332/ === Flyers sign Jones, Cote === Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Flyers signed defenseman Randy Jones and forward Riley Cote to separate deals on Wednesday. "We're very pleas... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15930292/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:18:04 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15930292/ === Canucks reel in D Baumgartner for third try === Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks brought back defenseman Nolan Baumgartner on undisclosed terms Wednesday. The 32-year-o... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15930291/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:18:03 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15930291/ WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Five-time champion Roger Federer outclassed Mario Ancic - the last man to beat him at Wimbledon - in straight sets Wednesday to reach the semifinals and extend his grass-cou... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926463/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:19:14 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926463/ Montreal Canadiens , signed a multiyear contract with the team that scored the sixth fewest goals last season."He has a terrific shot, very strong on the puck and plays a gritty game," Bruins general ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925731/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:13:17 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925731/ Ryan Miller in a bid to sign the star goaltender to a lucrative long-term deal this summer, well before he can become an unrestricted free agent after next season.The talks with Miller, revealed by ge... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925715/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:21 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925715/ Ryan Miller , the free-agent goaltender couldn't wait to sign with the team on Tuesday."That was the one thing we had in conversation, and I was happy to hear that I'll get some games in, too," Lalime... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925734/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:13:08 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925734/ Cory Stillman to a three-year, $10.6 million deal on Tuesday, shortly after the start of NHL free agency Tuesday."I think we've got a great fit, a player that has the ability to score some goals and a... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925737/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:47 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925737/ Chicago Blackhawks .Capitals general manager George McPhee said the team matched Huet's initial request for a three-year, $15 million deal, but Huet then wanted a longer contract for more money."We go... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925723/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:46 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925723/ Kurt Sauer on Tuesday along with first-round draft picks Mikkel Boedker and Viktor Tikhonov.Fedoruk, a 29-year-old left wing, was signed to a three-year deal while Sauer, a 27-year-old defenseman, got... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925727/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:13:01 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925727/ Ottawa Senators last season, weighed several offers throughout the day before agreeing to terms with the Rangers on a six-year deal that will pay him $6.5 million per season."In our opinion he's the b... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925725/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:13:21 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925725/ Jody Shelley to a two-year contract Monday, keeping their top enforcer in San Jose after acquiring him in a trade last season.Shelley, an unrestricted free agent, had seven points and 91 penalty minut... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925713/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:20 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925713/ NEW YORK -- The spending on NHL free agents started Tuesday morning and hadn't stopped well into the evening.And the surprising part was, marquee players such as http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925724/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:13:20 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925724/ Ryan Getzlaf .Anaheim signed Perry, its second-leading scorer from last season, to a five-year, $26.6 million contract Tuesday, a deal similar to one Getzlaf -- the Ducks' top point-getter -- agreed t... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925720/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:30 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925720/ CALGARY - The Calgary Flames signed former Edmonton Oilers forward Curtis Glencross and brothers Jim and Peter Vandermeer on Wednesday. Glencross, 25, split last season between Columbus and Edmon... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926567/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:09:36 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926567/ needs more time to decide where he wants to play next season — or if he wants to get back on the ice at all. Sundin, one of the top forwards still available on the NHL free agent market, said Wed... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15928506/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:09:33 -0400 Fox Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15928506/ Marek Zidlicky on Tuesday to address a thin blue line, sending forward Ryan Jones and a second-round pick in next year's draft to the Predators.Zidlicky, 31, spent four seasons with Nashville, and had... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925729/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:13:15 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925729/ Marian Hossa came to the Penguins in a trading deadline deal from Atlanta.Hossa has so far rebuffed the Penguins and is expected to fetch more on the free agent market than the $7 million a year the t... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925735/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:53 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925735/ Alex Auld to a two-year, $2-million contract on Tuesday, shortly after the start of the NHL free agency.Auld, a 27-year-old native of Thunder Bay, Ontario, saw limited action last season with the http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925722/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:39 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925722/ Colorado Avalanche .So does general manager Francois Giguere.The Avalanche are about to enter free agency not knowing if their captain who made nearly $7 million last season will return for a 20th sea... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925716/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:22 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925716/ Rolston "Brian Rolston has developed into one of the top two-way players in the game and certainly will add to our center-ice position and also to our power play," Devils general manager Lou Lamorie... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15928478/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:09:34 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15928478/ Gilbert Brule on Tuesday."It's time to open up the next chapter in my life," a happy Torres said by telephone.With money to spend on veteran free agents, the Blue Jackets also filled a huge hole with ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925732/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:59 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925732/ PITTSBURGH - The nucleus of the Pittsburgh Penguins should remain intact for years to come. Hart Trophy finalist Evgeni Malkin has signed a US$43.5-million, five-year extension with the Penguins ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926570/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:09:39 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926570/ Sergei Brylin , who won three Stanley Cup titles and spent his first 13 NHL seasons with the club.Just hours before bidding could begin on other teams' free agents, the Devils came to terms with Pando... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925726/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:13:19 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925726/ Vancouver Canucks .The Canucks tried to pluck the 24-year-old winger away from the Blues just hours after he became a restricted free agent. The Blues had seven days to match the offer or let him go f... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925714/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:51 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15925714/ Mats Sundin stunned his various NHL suitors, including the team willing to make him the league's highest-paid player, by saying thanks but no thanks to any deals until he decides on his playing status... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926572/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:09:42 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926572/ Mats Sundin needs more time to decide where he wants to play next season -- or if he wants to get back on the ice at all.Sundin, one of the top forwards still available on the NHL free-agent market, s... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15928480/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:09:39 -0400 ESPN http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15928480/ === Avery takes his act to Big D === Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - The Dallas Stars made a surprise addition to their lineup on Wednesday, signing unrestricted free-agent forward Sean Avery to a... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926845/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:38:46 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926845/ === Bruins sign Nokelainen to multi-year deal === Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Bruins signed forward Petteri Nokelainen to a multi-year contract Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926848/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:38:45 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926848/ === Hossa off to Hockeytown === Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - The Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings have bolstered their roster to make another run at the title, landing superstar right wi... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926847/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:38:44 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926847/ === Lightning quick: Tampa Bay signs Malone, Prospal, Roberts === Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning made a big splash in the free agent market on Monday, signing forwards Ryan M... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926849/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:38:42 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15926849/ Minnesota Wild General Manager Doug Risebrough (right) sat in a suite and watched the game vs. the Colorado Avalanche on March 30, 2008. Left-right: Tom Thompson, Assistant General Manager for the Wil... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15921497/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:49:10 -0400 Pioneer Press http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15921497/ === Carolina brings D Melichar back to NHL === Raleigh, NC (Sports Network) - The Carolina Hurricanes continued to reshape their defense, signing Josef Melichar to a one-year contract Wednesday. ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15922968/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:20:53 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15922968/ === Report: Colorado re-signs Liles, Foote === Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche have reportedly re- signed defensemen John-Michael Liles and Adam Foote. TSN of Canada report... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15922969/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:20:51 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15922969/ WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- The men's quarterfinals at Wimbledon are scheduled today and for the first time at a Grand Slam in the 40-year history of the Open era, all eight quarterfinalists are from E... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919100/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:37:43 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919100/ On a day when the Edmonton Oilers had two more birds in hand, it was the one in the bush that had everybody buzzing. The team which will welcome new owner Daryl Katz with a massive press conference ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919171/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:29:32 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919171/ With Bryan McCabe about to get the boot, Cliff Fletcher paid dearly to give the Maple Leafs defence the Finger. But the general manager is convinced free agent Jeff Finger is part of the answer for ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919170/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:29:32 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919170/ The Vancouver Canucks are willing to pay Mats Sundin $20 million US to move three time zones west, a figure even the Maple Leafs concede likely closes the door on his Toronto career. After lobbying ... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919172/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:29:33 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919172/ Anyone in Calgary complaining of boredom when it came to the lack of activity by the Flames yesterday should be thankful their favourite team didn't have to be an active player on the opening day of f... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919169/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:29:30 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919169/ Wade Redden has landed a starring role on Broadway -- and the pay is pretty good. While many predicted the ex-Senators defenceman was going to have to take a pay cut from the $6.5 million (all terms... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919168/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:29:29 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919168/ Darcy Tucker admits he has a lot to prove in the Mile High City. To himself. To his critics. And, while he won't come out publicly and say it, to those doubters in the Maple Leafs front office who d... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919174/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:29:27 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919174/ Winners, losers, watchers and gamblers on Day 1 of free agent spending in the National Hockey League: WINNER Tampa Bay Lightning. After hiring Barry Melrose, the Lightning appeared poised to becom... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919173/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:29:25 -0400 Slam! Sports http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15919173/ The Williams sisters, who between them have won six of the last eight Wimbledon titles, are one round away from a third Wimbledon title matchup and seventh Grand Slam championship showdown. Neither ha... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15915324/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:08 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15915324/ NBCSports.com news services Mats Sundin found out two things on the first day of NHL free agency.First, he became a free agent for the first time in his career. Second, he may be on his way to becomin... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15912510/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:53:17 -0400 MSNBC http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15912510/ NBCSports.com news services The Toronto Maple Leafs have brought back Curtis Joseph.According to the Globe and Mail, the 41-year-old Joseph has signed a one-year, $700,000 deal and will backup Vesa To... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15912509/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:53:12 -0400 MSNBC http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15912509/ === Toronto signs Hagman as part of busy day for Leafs === Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs signed free agent forward Niklas Hagman to a four-year contract, the team announce... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15912436/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:35:18 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15912436/ === Report: Dubielewicz signs with Russian club === New York, NY (Sports Network) - New York Islanders backup goaltender Wade Dubielewicz will be moving further east for the upcoming hockey season... http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15912438/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:35:16 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.torontotelegraph.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d5ba9cfa167fe927/id/15912438/