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Sakic decides to return for one more year with Avs

Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Joe Sakic has decided to play at least one more season and on Wednesday re-signed with the Colorado Avalanche. Sakic had been deliberating about whether to return for a 20th NHL season. He has inked a one-year

Sharks sign D Vlasic to four-year extension

San Jose, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Marc- Edouard Vlasic to a four-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday. Per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Vlasic,

Sakic decision could come this week

Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Colorado Avalanche veteran center Joe Sakic might announce Thursday whether or not he will be back on the ice for a 20th season. According to the Denver Post, Sakic will speak at a news confer

Flyers invite D Berard to training camp

Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Defenseman Bryan Berard will attend the Flyers' training camp in September on a try-out basis, Philadelphia general manager Paul Holmgren announced on Monday. "Bryan has been around a number of yea

Blackhawks ink Aliu

Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Blackhawks signed right wing Akim Aliu to a three-year contract on Monday. A native of Okene, Nigeria, Aliu tallied a career-high 61 points (28 goals) in 60 regular-season games last season for

Red Wings re-sign Downey

Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Red Wings re-signed forward Aaron Downey to a one-year, two-way undisclosed contract Wednesday. Downey signed with Detroit last season following a training camp tryout and appeared in 56 game

Coyotes ink Perreault

Glendale, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed center Joel Perreault to a two-year contract on Thursday. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound Perreault appeared in 49 games for the Coyotes last season and notched seven goals and 10

Flyers extend head coach Stevens once more

Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Flyers reached an agreement with head coach John Stevens on a two-year contract extension on Thursday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. "I am very exc

Penguins break ground on new arena

Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Penguins broke ground on their new arena Thursday. The new multi-purpose facility, which is located beside Mellon Arena, is slated to open in time for the 2010-11 season. Among

Islanders name Gordon head coach

Uniondale, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Islanders have named reigning AHL coach of the year Scott Gordon head coach, making him the 14th head coach in franchise history. He has agreed to a multi-year contract with the team. Gordon