Sharks sign D Blake

The San Jose Sharks signed free agent defenseman Rob Blake to a one-year contract Thursday. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Lightning sign first-round pick Hedman

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman, who was picked second overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, to a three-year rookie contract.
Flyers prospect JVR working hard to prove he belongs

Philadelphia Flyers prospect James van Riemsdyk gave up the final two years of his college eligibility earlier this year for the chance most 20-year-olds can only dream of - to go pro, playing the sport he loves.
Buffalo inks F Ellis to one-year deal

The Buffalo Sabres signed unrestricted free agent forward Matt Ellis to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Sharks re-sign D Rob Blake to 1-year deal

Rob Blake is staying with the Sharks.
Rangers sign F Kotalik

The New York Rangers signed forward Ales Kotalik on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not released.
Hudler leaves Red Wings for Dynamo Moscow

Detroit Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler has signed a two-year contract to play for Dynamo Moscow.
Oilers acquire conditional pick for Sestito

The Edmonton Oilers on Thursday traded forward Tim Sestito to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a conditional draft pick.
Sakic steps away after 20-year career

Stoic Joe Sakic finally cracked, allowing for a rare show of emotion.
Sakic hangs 'em up after 20 seasons

It's the end of an indelible era for the Colorado Avalanche, as long-time captain and certain Hall-of-Famer Joe Sakic retired from the National Hockey League on Thursday.
Ducks sign D Boynton

The Anaheim Ducks signed defenseman Nick Boynton to a one-year contract.
NHL accuses Moyes of trying to derail sale of team

The NHL is accusing Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes of trying to derail the sale of the team to a group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf by filing a flurry of requests for depositions before the July 24 deadline for formal submission of the bid.
Blackhawks lock up Calder finalist Versteeg

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with left wing Kris Versteeg on a three-year contract.
Saku Koivu leaves Montreal to join Anaheim Ducks

Saku Koivu has left the Montreal Canadiens after 13 seasons to join the Anaheim Ducks.
Koivu finds a home with Ducks; signed to one-year deal

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Wednesday that the club has signed long-time Montreal Canadiens captain and free agent forward Saku Koivu to a one-year contract.
Blueshirts agree to terms with F Boyle

The New York Rangers agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Brian Boyle on Wednesday.
Lemieux retires again, ending 21-year career

Claude Lemieux announced his retirement again Wednesday, wrapping up a 21-year NHL career with four Stanley Cups.
Blackhawks sign Versteeg for three years

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with left wing Kris Versteeg on a three-year contract.
Wild sign 2 defensemen

The Minnesota Wild have signed defensemen Jamie Fraser and Jaime Sifers to one-year deals.
Stars acquire Auld, sign Fistric

The Dallas Stars acquired goaltender Alex Auld from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for the sixth-round draft pick in 2010 which the Stars previously acquired from San Jose.