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Bowman leaves Wings' front office, joins Blackhawks
07/31/2008 - 04:58 PM
Scotty Bowman is leaving the Detroit Red Wings to join the Chicago Blackhawks as a senior adviser.

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NHL notes: Penguins to break ground on new arena Aug. 14
08/07/2008 - 01:13 AM
The Pittsburgh Penguins will break ground on their new $290 million arena on next week.

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Lightning strikes: Tampa Bay signs No. 1 pick Stamkos
07/29/2008 - 08:14 PM
Steven Stamkos signed a three-year, $2.625 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, who already have penciled in the No. ...

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Wild sign Pierre-Marc Bouchard to five-year deal
07/26/2008 - 06:53 PM
After trying to trade him earlier this summer, the Minnesota Wild avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Pierre-Marc Bouchard ...

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Young Blackhawks build on buzz, enjoying the spotlight
07/24/2008 - 06:56 AM
The Chicago Blackhawks, a team that has played in front of many empty seats in recent years, now have suddenly become the pop ...

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Hold everything: World officials investigating player movement
07/18/2008 - 07:12 PM
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Friday it will investigate whether proper protocol was followed in the signing ...

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Cup coach Therrien agrees to three-year deal with Pens
07/18/2008 - 07:13 PM
The Pittsburgh Penguins' march to the Stanley Cup finals has paid off for coach Michel Therrien, who agreed to a new three-year ...

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Openers in Prague, Stockholm highlight 2008-09 NHL schedule
07/18/2008 - 01:06 AM
The NHL will play in three foreign venues this season.Two will be in Europe, the other inside a baseball stadium.The league will ...

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Del Biaggio may have skirted full NHL review
07/17/2008 - 09:18 PM
A potential investor in the Nashville Predators says troubled financier William J. "Boots" Del Biaggio III told him the NHL allowed ...

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Terry Murray introduced as Kings head coach
07/17/2008 - 10:51 PM
Good luck, Terry Murray. You've just been hired for the toughest job in the National Hockey League. That's what Los Angeles Kings ...

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Winter Classic II: Red Wings vs. Blackhawks at Wrigley
07/17/2008 - 02:09 PM
Wrigley Field is going to be the frozen confines on New Year's Day 2009 when the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings ...

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Red Wings forward Dallas Drake announces retirement
07/15/2008 - 10:49 PM
Red Wings forward Dallas Drake will retire after raising the Stanley Cup last month for the first time in his 16-year career.

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Islanders say Nolan won't be back for a third season
07/14/2008 - 04:18 PM
Coach and general manager had a rift about whether the team was underachieving or understaffed

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Wayward Radulov faces questions in Nashville if he returns
07/14/2008 - 12:53 PM
Young Predator signs with Russian team but some wonder what his attitude will be if ruling makes him play in Nashville

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Lightning for life: Lecavalier signs 11-year, $85M extension
07/14/2008 - 06:28 AM
All-Star center Vincent Lecavalier signed an 11-year, $85-million contract extension that he hopes will keep him in a Tampa Bay ...

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