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| Alexander Ovechkin is likely 24 hours from being named the NHL's MVP for the 2007-08 season, according to the Associated Press. The team also is looking to become the first squad in history to sweep the MVP, Rookie of the Year (Nicklas Backstrom) and Coach of the Year (Bruce Boudreau) in the same season. |
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| Marty Sertich, a 2004-05 finalist for the Hobey Baker award for most outstanding college player, was traded from the Stars to the Avalanche in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2009 Entry Draft, according to TSN. ''Marty is a skilled offensive player who will provide depth at the center position,'' said Avalanche Assistant GM Greg Sherman. |
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| Jarome Iginla is a finalist for the Hart Trophy (MVP), but don't consider him one to think he has a chance to win, according to the Calgary Herald. "I'm going pretty much knowing I'm not going to win -- well, I'm 99.9 per cent sure I'm not going to win,'' said Iginla. "But I'm going to go and enjoy it. I won't have the pressure of thinking, 'Tonight I have to make a speech,' or even that I might have to." |
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| Erik Reitz, D, Minnesota Wild | Wednesday 6/11, 4:23 PM CT |
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| Erik Reitz re-signed with the Wild putting his name on a 1-year deal, according to Sports Illustrated. |
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| Ron Wilson is now the head coach of the Toronto Blue Jays, and though he had his differences with Patrick Marleau while in San Jose, he has nothing but kind words for his former captain, according to the San Jose Mercury News. "I would love to coach Patty Marleau again. We had our differences, but I've had differences with just about every player I've coached along the way," Wilson said. "Patty is a great player and he's going to continue to improve and he's going to be a great leader in San Jose." |
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| Jonas Hiller decided to remain with the Ducks and he did just that by signing a 2-year contract extension, according to the Miami Herald. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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| Detroit News reports that Tomas Holmstrom had surgery for a sports hernia on Wednesday. |
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| Michal Rozsival will undergo hip surgery today, according to foxsports.com. He is set to become a free agent on July 1. |
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| Ryan Malone, LW, Tampa Bay Lightning | Wednesday 6/11, 10:49 AM CT |
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| Ryan Malone's agent, Mike Liut, had preliminary discussions with Penguins general manager Ray Shero regarding a new deal, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Not much was exchanged," Liut said. "We talked briefly during the regular season, too. They have a lot of free agents. They have a [salary] cap they have to deal with. They have a lot of things to think about. They have some really good young players there. One of the hallmarks of the new [collective bargaining] deal is sometimes you have to pick and choose. [The Penguins] are in the process of doing that." |
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| The Hurricanes signed Michael Leighton to a two-year $1.2 million contract Wednesday. |
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| Darcy Tucker, RW, Colorado Avalanche | Wednesday 6/11, 10:39 AM CT |
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| New coach Ron Wilson said he will review game tapes to determine where Darcy Tucker fits in with the team. "Darcy Tucker for years was one of my favourite hockey players, but ... he's starting to wear down. His role on the team, I'm not really sure. I want to spend some time over the next two weeks, watch some film closely, not as a fan but as a coach, and give Cliff my input. That's all I ask from Cliff, is a little bit of input." |
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