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Colorado Avalanche left wing Ryan Smyth takes a slapshot against ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colorado Avalanche left wing Ryan Smyth takes a slapshot against Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom during the third period in Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey game in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, in this file photo from April 11, 2008. REUTERS/Eric Miller

Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash chases the puck during the ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:57:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash chases the puck during the third period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks March 13, 2009, in Chicago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Nam Y. Huh

Mikael Samuelsson celebrates his overtime goal on May 19, 2009. ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:03:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Mikael Samuelsson celebrates his overtime goal on May 19, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Carlos Osorio)

Columbus Blue Jackets leftwing Rick Nash stands on the ice during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Columbus Blue Jackets leftwing Rick Nash stands on the ice during the first period of Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference quarterfinal hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Michigan in this file photo from April 18, 2009. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

Mikael Samuelsson, of Sweden, celebrates his overtime goal on ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:56:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Mikael Samuelsson, of Sweden, celebrates his overtime goal on May 19, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Carlos Osorio)

Mikael Samuelsson celebrates after scoring the game-winning ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Mikael Samuelsson celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference Final hockey series in Detroit, Michigan, May 19, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Former New Jersey Devils center John Madden (11) leaves the ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former New Jersey Devils center John Madden (11) leaves the ice after a loss to the New York Rangers in Game 2 of their NHL Eastern Conference quarter-final hockey game in Newark, New Jersey in this April 11, 2008 file photo. The Chicago Blackhawks acquired the double Stanley Cup champion on a one-year contract on Thursday as they continued to beef up their team in free agent shopping. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine

Penguins Sidney Crosby pours champagne in the Stanley Cup after ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:11:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Penguins Sidney Crosby pours champagne in the Stanley Cup after winning the NHL final in Detroit on Friday June 12, 2009. Crosby is headed to Calgary next month for Hockey Canada's Olympic orientation camp. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Former Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin reacts to ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin reacts to a goal by Detroit Red Wings Mikael Samuelsson during overtime in Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference Final hockey series in Detroit, Michigan in this May 19, 2009 file photo. The Edmonton Oilers signed Khabibulin from the Chicago Blackhawks on a four-year deal worth $15 million according to local media reports. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin (R) congratulates his teammate ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:16:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin (R) congratulates his teammate and brother Daniel after scoring against the Phoenix Coyotes during their NHL game in Vancouver, British Columbia in this March 1, 2007 file photo. The Swedish identical twins agreed matching five-year contracts to stay with the Vancouver Canucks on July 1, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford/Files (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Montreal Canadiens Mike Komisarek fights Boston Bruins Milan ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:45:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens Mike Komisarek fights Boston Bruins Milan Lucic in third period action during their NHL hockey game in Boston, Massachusetts in this November 13, 2008 file photo. According to media reports Komisarek has signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs July 1, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger/Files (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Montreal Canadiens' Michael Komisarek celebrates a second period ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens' Michael Komisarek celebrates a second period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during their NHL game in Raleigh, North Carolina, in this November 2, 2006 file photo. According to media reports Komisarek has signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs July 1, 2009. REUTERS/Ellen Ozier/Files (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin makes a save in ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin makes a save in the third period against the Vancouver Canucks during Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference semi-final hockey playoffs in Vancouver in this April 30, 2009 file photo. According to media reports Khabibulin has signed a four year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford/Files (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Calgary Flames forward Michael Cammalleri handles the puck during ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:59:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Calgary Flames forward Michael Cammalleri handles the puck during the third period of his NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Calgary, Alberta, in this March 1, 2009 file photo. According to media reports, Cammalleri has signed a five-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens on July 1. REUTERS/Todd Korol/Files(CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

REFILE - ADDING DATE Calgary Flames' Michael Cammalleri celebrates ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - ADDING DATE Calgary Flames' Michael Cammalleri celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period of Game 1 of their NHL Western conference quarterfinal hockey game in Chicago in this April 16, 2009 file photo. According to media reports, Cammalleri has signed a five-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens on July 1. REUTERS/Frank Polich/Files (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin, right, and his twin brother, ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:18:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin, right, and his twin brother, Daniel Sedin, left, both of Sweden, skate during team practice in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday April 14, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Former Detroit Red Wings rightwing Marian Hossa talks with the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:14:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Detroit Red Wings rightwing Marian Hossa talks with the media following the team morning hockey practice at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan in this June 8, 2009 file photo. The Chicago Blackhawks went on a free agent shopping spree on Wednesday signing the high-scoring winger to a 12-year deal that signaled they are ready to challenge for a Stanley Cup. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf (R) talks with fans ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf (R) talks with fans before the start of Game 1 of the World Series between the White Sox and the Houston Astros in Chicago October 22, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks (C) shoots the puck ...

(AFP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:54:00 GMT

(AFP) - Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks (C) shoots the puck into the zone as Henrik Sedin #33 (R) skates in during the preseason NHL game in 2008 in Anaheim, California. The Swedish twins, agreed to five-year National Hockey League contract extensions with the Vancouver Canucks on Monday just minutes before the start of free agency. Photo:Christian Petersen/AFP

New York Rangers center Scott Gomez reaches for the puck after ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Rangers center Scott Gomez reaches for the puck after tripping against the New Jersey Devils in the first period of Game 5 of their NHL Eastern Conference quarter-final game in Newark, New Jersey, April 18, 2008. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine

Jay Bouwmeester (3) reaches for the puck at the NHL Eastern ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:47:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Jay Bouwmeester (3) reaches for the puck at the NHL Eastern Conference All-Star workout in Dallas on Jan. 22, 2007. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Slocum)

Florida Panthers defenceman Jay Bouwmeester (3) reaches for ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:42:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Florida Panthers defenceman Jay Bouwmeester (3) reaches for the puck at the NHL Eastern Conference All-Star workout in Dallas on Jan. 22, 2007. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Slocum)

Former Florida Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester (L) slams ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:36:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Florida Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester (L) slams Montreal Canadiens' Michael Ryder (R) into the boards during third period NHL hockey action in Sunrise, Florida in this November 16, 2006 file photo.Bouwmeester has signed a multi-year deal with the Calgary Flames, the NHL team said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Hans Deryk

New York Rangers' Scott Gomez (19) celebrates with Nigel Dawes ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:16:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - New York Rangers' Scott Gomez (19) celebrates with Nigel Dawes (10), Feb. 18, 2009, in New York. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Frank Franklin II)

New York Rangers center Scott Gomez (R) shoots on the Philadelphia ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Rangers center Scott Gomez (R) shoots on the Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron (43) during the second period in their NHL ice hockey game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 14, 2009.REUTERS/Tim Shaffer

Montreal Canadiens left winger Chris Higgins wipes his face, ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:55:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Montreal Canadiens left winger Chris Higgins wipes his face, Nov. 23, 2007. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Don Heupel)

Drew Rosenhaus, agent to Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:42:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Drew Rosenhaus, agent to Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens, speaks to the media at the Leigh University campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, August 1, 2005. REUTERS/Bradley C Bower

In this March 4, 2008 file photo, Minnesota Wild's Marian Gaborik ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:51:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - In this March 4, 2008 file photo, Minnesota Wild's Marian Gaborik (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Tom Olmscheid, File)

The first round NHL draft pick of the New York Islanders John ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:46:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The first round NHL draft pick of the New York Islanders John Tavares reacts before he throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Mets MLB interleague baseball game with the New York Yankees at CitiField in New York, June 28, 2008. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL ICE HOCKEY)

The first round NHL draft pick of the New York Islanders John ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The first round NHL draft pick of the New York Islanders John Tavares throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Mets MLB interleague baseball game with the New York Yankees at CitiField in New York, June 28, 2008. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL ICE HOCKEY)

New York Islanders first round NHL draft pick John Tavares (R) ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Islanders first round NHL draft pick John Tavares (R) shakes hands with New York Mets player David Wright (L) before their MLB interleague baseball game against the New York Yankees at CitiField in New York, June 28, 2008. REUTERS/Marc Levine/New York Mets (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL ICE HOCKEY)

Montreal Canadiens coach Jacques Martin goes through his notes ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:44:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Montreal Canadiens coach Jacques Martin goes through his notes at the 2009 NHL entry draft Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Anaheim Ducks' Chris Pronger holds the Stanley Cup after defeating ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Anaheim Ducks' Chris Pronger holds the Stanley Cup after defeating the Ottawa Senators in Game 5 of the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Anaheim, California, in this June 6, 2007 file photo. Pronger was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers on June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Blake/Files (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Top draft pick John Tavares from the London Knights slips on ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:17:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Top draft pick John Tavares from the London Knights slips on his jersey after being picked by the New York Islanders at the 2009 NHL entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Boston Bruins draftee Jordan Caron is introduced by vice president ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Boston Bruins draftee Jordan Caron is introduced by vice president Cam Neely during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Washington Capitals draftee Marcus Johansson of Sweden is introduced ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Washington Capitals draftee Marcus Johansson of Sweden is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Vancouver Canucks draftee Jordan Schroeder (R) is introduced ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Vancouver Canucks draftee Jordan Schroeder (R) is introduced by general manager Mike Gilles (C) and goalie Roberto Luongo during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

New York Rangers draftee Chris Kreider is introduced during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Rangers draftee Chris Kreider is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Calgary Flames draftee Tim Erixon of Sweden is introduced by ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:38:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Calgary Flames draftee Tim Erixon of Sweden is introduced by general manager Darryl Sutter during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

New York Islanders draftee John Tavares and first pick of the ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Islanders draftee John Tavares and first pick of the draft is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi

Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey (L) talks with ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey (L) talks with coach Jacques Martin during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Montreal Canadiens draftee Louis LeBlanc is introduced by general ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:53:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens draftee Louis LeBlanc is introduced by general manger Bob Gainey during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Florida Panthers draftee Dmitry Kulikov of Russia is introduced ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:30:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Florida Panthers draftee Dmitry Kulikov of Russia is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Edmonton Oilers draftee Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson is introduced ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Edmonton Oilers draftee Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson is introduced by general manager Steve Tambellini during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Edmonton Oilers draftee Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson is poses by ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Edmonton Oilers draftee Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson is poses by general manager Steve Tambellini during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Ottawa Senators draftee Jared Cowen (C) poses with owner Eugene ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Ottawa Senators draftee Jared Cowen (C) poses with owner Eugene Melnyk (L) and general manager Bryan Murray during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman (L) talks with Toronto Maple Leafs ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:48:00 GMT

(Reuters) - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman (L) talks with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Phoenix Coyotes draftee Oliver Ekman Larsson is introduced during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Phoenix Coyotes draftee Oliver Ekman Larsson is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Atlanta Thrashers draftee Evander Kane is introduced during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Atlanta Thrashers draftee Evander Kane is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Los Angeles Kings draftee Brayden Schenn is introduced during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Kings draftee Brayden Schenn is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)