http://sports.aol.com/nhl NHL news headlines from AOL Copyright 2005 America Online, Inc. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:21:03 EDT en-us 5 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bruins-re-sign-defenseman-dennis/n20080723184509990021 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bruins-re-sign-defenseman-dennis/n20080723184509990021 BOSTON (AP) -The Bruins signed defenseman Dennis Wideman to a multiyear contract extension on Wednesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/ducks-coach-randy-carlyle-signs-2-year/n20080723183509990004 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/ducks-coach-randy-carlyle-signs-2-year/n20080723183509990004 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Randy Carlyle, who coached the Anaheim Ducks to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007, signed a two-year extension Wednesday. Financial terms were not announced. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ducks-coach-signs-2-year-extension/n20080723180709990010 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ducks-coach-signs-2-year-extension/n20080723180709990010 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -Randy Carlyle, who coached the Anaheim Ducks to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007, signed a two-year extension Wednesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/coyotes-re-sign-carcillo/n20080722202509990014 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/coyotes-re-sign-carcillo/n20080722202509990014 GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -Daniel Carcillo, who led the NHL in penalty minutes as a rookie last season, was re-signed to a two-year contract Tuesday by the Phoenix Coyotes. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/players-itching-for-wrigleys-winter/n20080722202109990009 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/players-itching-for-wrigleys-winter/n20080722202109990009 CHICAGO (AP) - Dustin Byfuglien remembers the fun he had playing outdoor hockey as a kid in Minnesota. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/former-blues-owner-enters-guilty-plea/n20080722161109990042 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/former-blues-owner-enters-guilty-plea/n20080722161109990042 ST. LOUIS (AP) -A former owner of the St. Louis Blues hockey team faces sentencing later this year after pleading guilty to a federal charge for backdating stock options. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/miller-optimistic-about-his-future-with/n20080722142709990044 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/miller-optimistic-about-his-future-with/n20080722142709990044 BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -Now that Ryan Miller knows he'll be in Buffalo for six more years, he can focus on helping an organization that has never won the Stanley Cup finally reach that goal. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/stars-acquire-tukonen-from-kings-for/n20080721202609990007 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/stars-acquire-tukonen-from-kings-for/n20080721202609990007 DALLAS (AP) -The Dallas Stars acquired right wing Lauri Tukonen from the Los Angeles Kings for left wing Richard Clune on Monday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/devils-sign-russian-c-fedor-fedorov/n20080721185309990007 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/devils-sign-russian-c-fedor-fedorov/n20080721185309990007 NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -Russian center Fedor Fedorov was signed by the New Jersey Devils on Monday after he spent the last two seasons playing in Europe. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/flyers-sign-rw-lupul-to-4-year/n20080721170909990007 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/flyers-sign-rw-lupul-to-4-year/n20080721170909990007 PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Forward Joffrey Lupul and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to a four-year extension on Monday, keeping him with the Eastern Conference finalists through the 2012-2013 season. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/pittsburgh-penguins-re-sign-forward-jeff/n20080721141709990035 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/pittsburgh-penguins-re-sign-forward-jeff/n20080721141709990035 PITTSBURGH (AP) -The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Jeff Taffe to a one-year contract on Monday, giving him a chance to play a second season with the team. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/red-wings-re-sign-howard-ericsson-to-3/n20080721120709990004 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/red-wings-re-sign-howard-ericsson-to-3/n20080721120709990004 DETROIT (AP) -The Detroit Red Wings re-signed goaltender Jimmy Howard and defenseman Jonathan Ericsson to three-year contracts. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/wild-veilleux-avoid-arbitration-with-1/n20080719195309990006 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/wild-veilleux-avoid-arbitration-with-1/n20080719195309990006 ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -Stephane Veilleux and the Minnesota Wild agreed to terms Saturday on a one-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nielsen-agrees-to-4-year-deal-with/n20080719114809990027 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nielsen-agrees-to-4-year-deal-with/n20080719114809990027 NEW YORK (AP) -Danish center Frans Nielsen agreed to a four-year, $2.1 million contract with the New York Islanders on Saturday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/penguins-coach-therrien-agree-on-3-year/n20080719032609990006 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/penguins-coach-therrien-agree-on-3-year/n20080719032609990006 PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins' march to the Stanley Cup finals has paid off for coach Michel Therrien, who agreed to a new three-year contract on Friday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/iihf-suspends-contracts-of-6-players/n20080718180809990011 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/iihf-suspends-contracts-of-6-players/n20080718180809990011 Nashville Predators forward Alex Radulov was one of six players whose new contracts were suspended by hockey's international governing body on Friday until the legality of the deals could be investigated. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/penguins-therrien-agree-on-3-year/n20080718164609990016 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/penguins-therrien-agree-on-3-year/n20080718164609990016 PITTSBURGH (AP) -The Pittsburgh Penguins' march to the Stanley Cup finals has paid off for coach Michel Therrien, who agreed to a new three-year contract on Friday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/sabres-sign-goaltender-miller-to-5-year/n20080718160109990002 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/sabres-sign-goaltender-miller-to-5-year/n20080718160109990002 BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - After watching Chris Drury, Daniel Briere and Brian Campbell leave over the past year, the Buffalo Sabres were determined to keep Ryan Miller off the list of high profile departures. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/terry-murray-faces-a-difficult-task-as/n20080717192009990061 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/terry-murray-faces-a-difficult-task-as/n20080717192009990061 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -Good luck, Terry Murray. You've just been hired for the toughest job in the National Hockey League. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/reasoner-agrees-to-deal-with-thrashers/n20080717182709990019 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/reasoner-agrees-to-deal-with-thrashers/n20080717182709990019 ATLANTA (AP) -Free-agent center Marty Reasoner agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday after playing with Edmonton for six seasons. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/penguins-acquire-rights-to-defenseman/n20080717164709990056 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/penguins-acquire-rights-to-defenseman/n20080717164709990056 PITTSBURGH (AP) -The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired the rights to defenseman Danny Richmond in exchange for the rights to Tim Brent on Thursday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/blues-sign-free-agent-defenseman/n20080717122909990023 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/blues-sign-free-agent-defenseman/n20080717122909990023 ST. LOUIS (AP) -Free agent Andy Wozniewski signed with St. Louis on Thursday after spending last season with Toronto, an addition that bolsters the Blues' defense. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/terry-murray-hired-to-coach-kings/n20080717034809990008 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/terry-murray-hired-to-coach-kings/n20080717034809990008 LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Kings went with experience in choosing a head coach. Terry Murray, who guided Philadelphia to the Stanley Cup finals 11 years ago and has coached 737 regular-season NHL games, was hired late Wednesday to succeed Marc Crawford. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/horcoff-signs-six-year-extension-with/n20080717000709990011 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/horcoff-signs-six-year-extension-with/n20080717000709990011 EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Shawn Horcoff signed a six-year, $33 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/murray-to-coach-los-angeles-kings/n20080716212209990004 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/murray-to-coach-los-angeles-kings/n20080716212209990004 LOS ANGELES (AP) -Terry Murray has been hired as the new coach of the Los Angeles Kings. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/thrashers-agree-to-terms-with-lehtonen/n20080716182609990008 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/thrashers-agree-to-terms-with-lehtonen/n20080716182609990008 ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to terms with goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was an restricted free agent. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/tambellini-and-isles-agree-to-terms-on-2/n20080716155409990021 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/tambellini-and-isles-agree-to-terms-on-2/n20080716155409990021 UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -The New York Islanders agreed to terms Wednesday with forwards Sean Bergenheim and Jeff Tambellini on two-year deals. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bailey-and-young-isles-look-to-make-team/n20080716152609990043 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bailey-and-young-isles-look-to-make-team/n20080716152609990043 SYOSSET, N.Y. (AP) -Josh Bailey flashed a wide, kid-like grin - quite apropos for an 18-year-old hockey player just starting to live the NHL life. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/red-wings-to-face-blackhawks-at-wrigley/n20080716150109990035 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/red-wings-to-face-blackhawks-at-wrigley/n20080716150109990035 CHICAGO (AP) - Frosty baseball games have long been a fixture at Wrigley Field, where a stiff wind off Lake Michigan can chill fans, players and managers alike. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/red-wings-blackhawks-at-wrigley/n20080716145809990005 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/red-wings-blackhawks-at-wrigley/n20080716145809990005 CHICAGO (AP) - Frosty baseball games have long been a fixture at Wrigley Field, where a stiff wind off Lake Michigan can chill fans, players and managers alike. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/terry-murray-leading-candidate-to-coach/n20080716143709990019 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/terry-murray-leading-candidate-to-coach/n20080716143709990019 LOS ANGELES (AP) -Terry Murray, who coached the Philadelphia Flyers to the Stanley Cup finals 11 years ago, has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed Marc Crawford as coach of the Los Angeles Kings. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/sabres-and-forward-paille-agree-to/n20080716135609990014 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/sabres-and-forward-paille-agree-to/n20080716135609990014 BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -The Sabres and restricted free agent Daniel Paille agreed to a multiyear contract on Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not available. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nashville-signs-klein-to-2-year-deal/n20080716132209990023 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nashville-signs-klein-to-2-year-deal/n20080716132209990023 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -The Nashville Predators signed defenseman Kevin Klein to a two-year, $1.3 million contract on Wednesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/oilers-sign-forwards-stortini-and/n20080716002609990027 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/oilers-sign-forwards-stortini-and/n20080716002609990027 EDMONTON (AP) -The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Zack Stortini to a three-year contract Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/coyotes-hanzal-to-have-back-surgery/n20080715225609990018 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/coyotes-hanzal-to-have-back-surgery/n20080715225609990018 GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -Phoenix Coyotes center Martin Hanzal is scheduled to have back surgery on Thursday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/avalanche-sign-mccormick-willsie/n20080715224309990008 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/avalanche-sign-mccormick-willsie/n20080715224309990008 DENVER (AP) -The Colorado Avalanche signed forwards Cody McCormick and Brian Willsie each to a one-year contract Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/canadiens-to-host-2009-nhl-draft/n20080715215609990003 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/canadiens-to-host-2009-nhl-draft/n20080715215609990003 MONTREAL (AP) -The Montreal Canadiens will host the 2009 NHL draft in their new home for the first time. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/blackhawks-sign-3-to-1-year-contracts/n20080715195209990037 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/blackhawks-sign-3-to-1-year-contracts/n20080715195209990037 CHICAGO (AP) -The Chicago Blackhawks signed center Colin Fraser and defensemen Aaron Johnson and Doug Janik to one-year contracts Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/red-wings-forward-dallas-drake-retires/n20080715170809990025 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/red-wings-forward-dallas-drake-retires/n20080715170809990025 DETROIT (AP) -Dallas Drake's last act in the NHL was hoisting the Stanley Cup. Not a bad way to cap 16 seasons as a pro. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/mich-bank-sues-sergei-fedorov-over/n20080715154209990021 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/mich-bank-sues-sergei-fedorov-over/n20080715154209990021 MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) - A Michigan bank is suing NHL veteran Sergei Fedorov, saying payments have stopped on more than $2 million in loans. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-fritsche/n20080715152009990043 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/sports/np/nhl/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-fritsche/n20080715152009990043 NEW YORK (AP) -The New York Rangers agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Dan Fritsche on Tuesday.