Central preview: Slimmer champs face challengers
The young Blackhawks battled to a Stanley Cup and then went on a cap-driven makeover. But with a stellar core intact, they are still in position to handle challenges from the still-formidable Wings and maybe the Preds, Wes Goldstein says.
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Wings, stalwart Maltby agree to 1-year deal
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Kirk Maltby to a one-year contract.
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Wild center Sheppard fractures left kneecap
Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard has a fractured left kneecap and there is no timetable for his return.
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Habs sign veteran center Halpern for one year
The Montreal Canadiens have signed veteran center Jeff Halpern to a one-year contract for $600,000.
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Blackhawks promote GM Bowman to VP
General manager Stan Bowman has been promoted to vice president/general manager in a series of moves by the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks.
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Pens sign veteran Comrie to one-year, $500K deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Mike Comrie to a $500,000, one-year contract Friday, giving them a proven scorer who might be capable of playing on one of their top three lines.
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Sharks sign former Blackhawks goalie Niemi
The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi.
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Thrashers sign veteran forward Fredrik Modin
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed free agent forward Fredrik Modin, giving the team another veteran with experience in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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