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'Hawks Skirt Cap With Hossa Deal

Given the precipitous declines suffered by the US/Canadian economies in the past year, one could certainly understand if this summer's NHL free agent frenzy were a bit muted. But instead, NHL GMs have continued to hand out long-term deals like Halloween candy.

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Gaborik's injury history a concern

Marian Gaborik’s mind and skill level are certainly worthy of the five-year $37.5 million deal the Rangers bestowed on him Wednesday as free agency opened. Whether or not his body is worthy of the huge contract is yet to be determined.

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Several AHL Players on the Move

It was a busier day for AHL free agents on day two of the free agency period. Seven players have signed with different teams, with the Calgary Flames and New York Islanders signing three players a piece. The Bruins re-signed Eddie Shore Award winner Johnny Boychuk to a contract extension.

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Bruins Re-Sign Recchi

Bruins veteran forward Mark Recchi has re-signed with Boston for the 2009-10 season. Recchi signed a one-year deal worth $1 million.

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Isles Add Roloson In Goal

The New York Islanders signed goalie Dwayne Roloson to a two-year contract worth $5 million. Roloson will provide the Islanders with an experienced backup and an insurance policy in case Rick DiPietro struggles with injuries again.

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Wild sign Havlat

The Minnesota Wild have signed ring winger Martin Havlat. TSN is reporting that it is a six-year deal worth $30 million. Minnesota fans should be very excited about this deal as he should bring a lot to the team.

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Back Where They Started

Glen Sather just refuses to learn from his mistakes. One day after making possibly the best move of any team in the NHL this offseason, the Rangers general manager ruined everything again with two questionable signings.

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AHL Free Agency Update

It was a busy day for NHL players on day one of the free agent frenzy, but it was a relatively slow day for AHL players. Only four AHL players moved to a new home on day one, while three others signed contract extensions with their current teams.

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Bolts bolster blue-line

In a span of just under a week, the Tampa Bay Lightning have turned a sore spot in their roster into a potential source of strength heading into the 2009-10 season.

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Chiarelli Free Agency Update

In his conference call today, Peter Chiarelli announced that the Bruins have re-signed restricted free agent Byron Bitz today along with adding former Canadien enemy, Steve Begin.

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Wild sign Zanon

The Minnesota Wild signed defenseman Greg Zanon to a three year deal this afternoon. TSN is reporting the deal is worth $5.8 million, which works out to about $1.93 million a year.

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Mike Knuble signs with Washington

Mike Knuble looks like a strong signing for the Capitals on the first day of free agency. Where should Washington now turn?

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Predators Re-sign Sullivan, Ward

In somewhat of a surprise turn around, the Nashville Predators resigned their top two free agent’s after Wednesday’s free agent deadline had passed and they had become available to all 29 other NHL teams.

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