Newark, NJ, United States (AHN) – The NHL scrapped the 17-year, $102 million pact between the New Jersey Devils and Russian forward Kovalchuk Tuesday for violating the league’s salary cap rule.
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Los Angeles, CA, United States- Despite a whopping offer from the New Jersey Devils, hockey superstar Ilya Kovalchuk is still considering a move out west to play for the Los Angeles Kings.
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Chicago, IL, United States – The Chicago Blackhawks made another cost cutting decision Wednesday, trading winger Kris Versteeg to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for three young prospects.
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Raleigh, N.C., United States (AHN) – Veteran center Rod Brind’Amour, who last played for the Carolina Hurricanes, announced his retirement Wednesday after 21 NHL seasons. The ‘Canes former captain will take an unspecified job in the club’s front office.
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Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – American hockey players are making great strides, and NHL GM’s are taking notice. Fifty-nine Americans were selected during the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft this weekend.
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New York, NY, United States (AHN) – The National Hockey League Board of Governors today approved a rule change that provides for a major penalty and a game misconduct for a “lateral or blindside hit to an opponent where the head is targeted and/or the principle point of contact.”
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Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – The NHL Entry Draft coming to California for the first time is the latest milestone for the growth of hockey in the Golden State.
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Chicago, IL, United States (AHN) – In an effort to find cap space, the Blackhawks sent a number of key cogs in Chicago’s run to the Stanley Cup, including forward Dustin Byfuglien, to the Atlanta Thrashers Wednesday as part of nine-player deal
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Edmonton, AB, Canada (AHN) – The Edmonton Oilers, in their continuing organizational restructuring, promoted Tom Renney as the team’s new head coach, while appointing former coach Pat Quinn as the club’s new Senior Hockey Adviser, general manager Steve Tambellini announced Tuesday.
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States (AHN) – The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Tuesday the signing of forward Matt Cooke to a three-year contract extension.
Cooke’s new deal, which runs through the 2012-13 season, is worth $5.4 million considering the annual cap hit pegged at $1.8 million.
Read more on Pens Re-sign Cooke To 3-Year Pact; Habs, Plekanec Agree To 6-Year Deal…