Veteran defenseman Scott Niedermayer has decided to return to the NHL next season, according to his agent.
May 2009 - Hockey Wiretap
Niedermayer Will Play Next Season
NHL Increases Salary Cap To $56.8M
The NHL has increased its salary cap to $56.8 million, the league announced on Friday.
Hedman: I'm An Impact Player
European defenseman Victor Hedman is vying with John Tavares to be the top overall pick, and made his own sales pitch on Thursday.
Tavares: I Want To Win A Few Cups
John Tavares, who could be the first overall pick in this year's NHL Draft, wants to win a few Stanley Cups.
Coyotes Players Plan To Remain In Phoenix
Several members of the Coyotes believe that the bankrupt team will remain in Arizona.
Will Islanders Take Tavares As The Top Overall Pick?
John Tavares could very well be the top pick at the NHL draft on Friday night.
Fedorov Signs Deal To Play In Russia
Sergei Fedorov on Thursday signed a two-year deal with Russian club Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.
Jackets' Hitchcock Named Associate Coach For Team Canada
Jackets head coach Ken Hitchcock has been named associate coach for Team Canada for the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.
Sources: Flyers To Play Bruins At Fenway
ESPN is reporting that the Flyers will accept an invitation to play the Bruins in Fenway Park on New Year's Day.
Avs Add Laperriere To Lake Erie Staff
The Avalanche announced on Wednesday that Dan Laperriere has been named an assistant coach of the lake Erie Monsters of the AHL.
Chelios Says He Wants To Play Next Season
Chris Chelios said Wednesday that he has no hard feelings about the Red Wing's decision not to sign him for next season.
Source: Babcock Will Coach Canada In 2010 Olympics
According to an AP source on Tuesday, Red Wings coach Mike Babcock will coach the Canadian men's hockey team in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
Another Sutter Joins Flames
The Calgary Flames on Tuesday hired Brent Sutter as the clubs new head coach.
Leetch Selected To Hockey Hall Of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced that Brian Leetch has been selected as one of its four player inductees for 2009.
Robitaille Selected For Hall Of Fame
Luc Robitaille, the highest scoring left wing in NHL history and the all-time Kings leader in goals, was today selected for the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Hull To Enter Hall In First Eligible Year
Brett Hull will be admitted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first eligible year.
Reinsdorf Promises Coyotes Bid Before Deadline
Jerry Reinsdorf has promised to make an offer to buy the Coyotes and keep the team in Arizona by Friday.
Wings GM: Chelios Won't Be Back
Wings GM Ken Holland has informed The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press that Chris Chelios will not be offered a contract next season.
Capitals Name Woods Assistant Coach
The Capitals have hired Bob Woods from the AHL's Hershey Bears as an assistant coach, general manager George McPhee announced Monday.
Avs Name Quinn New Coach Of AHL Lake Erie
The Avalanche on Monday appointed David Quinn the new head coach of the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL.
Molsons To Buy Canadiens For $500M
The Molson family has reached an agreement in principle to buy the Canadiens for $500 million.
Sabres Make Offer To Spacek
Sabres GM Darcy Regier says he's made an offer to veteran D Jarsolav Spacek with hopes to signing him before the start of free agency on July 1.
Avalanche Signs McLeod To Three-Year Deal
The Avalanche formally announced today that the team has signed forward Cody McLeod to a three-year contract.
Thrashers Hire Dudley As Associate GM
The Thrashers on Monday hired Rick Dudley as associate GM.
Chelios, Wings To Discuss Future Soon
Red Wings general manager Ken Holland is expected to meet with defenseman Chris Chelios in the next few days about his future.
Report: Brent Sutter To Be Named Flames Coach
Several media outlets are reporting that Brent Sutter is expected to be named Flames head coach as early as Sunday.
Sundin Says He'll Skip Olympics
Vancouver Canucks C Matts Sundin says he will not play for Sweden at the Olympics in February, 2010.
Former Isles D Jonsson Retires
Former Isles D Kenny Jonsson is retiring after a 19-year hockey career.
Report: Molson Family To Purchase Canadiens
American George Gillett has reached an agreement to sell the Montreal Canadiens to Canada's Molson family according to media sources on Saturday.
Blues Re-Sign Tkachuk To One-Year Deal
The Blues on Friday announced that the club has re-signed F Keith Tkachuk to a one-year deal.