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IOPS reports the contract is worth $1.2 million a year. As a left winger Cooke rounds out Pittsburghs once depleted left wing position. In two days Ray Shero has suddenly provided his core of stars with many capable assets. Cooke has played nine seasons in the NHL, nearly all of which have been spent in [...]

The left winger appeared in 62 games with Chicago last season, collecting 24 points off 10 goals and 14 assists. In his three seasons in a Blackhawks sweater, he saw action in 183 games and scored 33 goals with 42 assists. Bourque also spent the 2004-05 season with the affiliate Norfolk Admirals of the American [...]

You know, money determines your position on the team - especially in the NHL, Jagr told reporters in the Czech Republic, according to the Daily News. But what I pursue the most is trust. It should cause I have been saying that for the past 2 weeks about Jagr. There are reports that the Pittsburgh [...]

Sergei Brylin was not re-signed, his option was not picked up, and he will hit free agency at noon. There are also rumors in the New York Post that Brendan Shanhan might be looking to re-join the team he started his career with, the New Jersey Devils, but that also remains to be seen. Brian [...]

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has a way of doing that for teammates. From an incoming star such as Hossa to a training-camp invitee like forward Adam Hall, Crosby helps out where he can to make everybody feel they are his equals. But Crosby knows no other way to lead. His acknowledged hockey idol, Steve Yzerman, [...]

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Sports enthusiasts pegged San Jose with all the pressure coming into game seven and Calgary all the experience. Few can point to two consecutive games (other than the run in December) where the Flames were able to string solid back-to-back efforts. Tonight was no exception, from puck drop to final horn Calgary was a step [...]

As to Peter Bondra, youcan’t retire a jersey until a player formally retires from the NHL. The new CBA doesnt allow you to sign a player for one day. It counts against your pro contracts issued allocation. Also, you have to give the league lots of notice on said retirement for the sake of the [...]

“As NHL.com bloggers, they can be irreverent and candid about their love for the NHL,” she said. A native Canadian who grew up in Los Angeles, Reitman, 30, became a hockey fan seven years ago. Since then, the Oscar-nominated director (”Juno”) has dedicated himself to the cause, directing commercials for the NHL and serving on [...]