The Blues have signed 26-year-old defenseman Brendan Bell, who played with the Senators last season, according to an Associated Press report. The deal was announced on Friday. Bell played in 53 games for the Senators, getting six goals and 15 assists along with 24 penalty minutes.

Capitals defenseman Milan Jurcina has re-signed with the team after being awarded a one-year, $1.375 million deal in arbitration. Jurcina had three goals, a career-high 11 assists and led Washington with 131 blocked shots, earning him a raise from his $912,000 salary in 2008-09.

The Rangers have yet to sign free agent Brandon Dubinsky, but they remain in contact with his representation. The New York Post has learned that contracts of several types and lengths have been discussed during negotiations.

Todd Bertuzzi has given up hope on returning to Calgary, and is now expected to sign with an American team in the Eastern Conference. "They never called me," Bertuzzi told the Calgary Herald of the Flames on Thursday. "No calls from them whatsoever. So obviously, I'm out of their picture." He then discussed possible landing spots. "I'm speaking to about three teams right now," Bertuzzi said. "We're just trying to figure things out. "If the stars align here, I could end up somewhere where the travel is a lot easier. Hopefully we'll get something done here in the next 48 hours."

Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes has challenged Jerry Reinsdorf?s bid to buy the financially troubled team, according to an Associated Press report. In a motion filed in bankruptcy court on Thursday, Moyes? attorney says that Reinsdorf?s bid ?cannot be approved as a matter of law? and that ?there are no qualified bidders? based on terms set by the court.

The Flyers and 25-year-old defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen have agreed to a one-year deal, according to an Associated Press report on Thursday. Tollefsen played in 19 games last season with the Blue Jackets, but he missed 39 regular-season games and all four in the playoffs due to injury.

A Russian league is completing a contract with Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler, according to an Associated Press report. The KHL registered Hudler?s two-year, $10M deal in Moscow on Thursday morning. The KHL previously filed Hudler?s contract July 9, but held off on the deal pending negotiations between the two leagues.

The NHL Board of Governors approved a bid Wednesday by Jerry Reinsdorf to assume ownership of the financially troubled Coyotes, and unanimously rejected an application by Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie to buy the team, according to an Associated Press report. The group heading by Reinsdorf, the owner of the White Sox and Bulls, was the only one of three applicants to gain the board?s approval on Wednesday.

Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have re-signed goaltender Josh Tordjman to a one-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Tordjman, 24, appeared in 51 games for San Antonio of the American Hockey League (AHL) last season, posting a record of 25-22-2 with a 2.61 goals against average (GAA), a .909 save percentage (SV%) and six shutouts. He also appeared in two games for the Coyotes, making his NHL debut on Mar. 8 against the New York Islanders. Tordjman set AHL career-highs in wins (25) and shutouts (6) while ranking 2nd in the AHL in shutouts and T-12th in wins last season. He was also named Reebok X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender of the Month for January after recording 9-4-0 with a 2.01 GAA, a .933 SV% and one shutout in 13 games. In 131 career AHL games, Tordjman has posted a record of 62-54-0 with a 2.62 GAA, a .913 SV% and eight shutouts. He is also 3-3 with a 1.85 GAA and a .941 SV% in the postseason. Prior to signing with the Coyotes as a free agent on July 2, 2006, Tordjman spent four seasons (2002-2006) in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with Victoriaville and Moncton. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Tordjman led Moncton to the Memorial Cup Finals in 2006.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with Rick Wilson, naming him associate coach today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced. He will be looked upon to coach and groom the team?s defensive corps. ?With 20 years of NHL coaching experience, we believe Rick is exactly what this club needs as an associate coach and we are excited that he has elected to join our staff,? said Lawton upon making the announcement. ?As our team develops, we will look to control the game from the blue line; Rick shares that philosophy, understands that concept and will teach our young defensemen to do just that. Additionally, his past relationships ensure he will fit seamlessly with head coach Rick Tocchet, assistant Wes Walz and goaltending coach Cap Raeder to give us a very cohesive staff which can lead our team to long-term success.? Wilson, a native of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, has spent the previous 16 seasons with the Dallas Stars, winning the Stanley Cup in 1999 working along side head coach Ken Hitchcock. During his tenure with the Stars, Wilson helped lead the team to seven division titles, two Western Conference championships and two President?s Trophies. He had most recently served as associate coach for the previous six seasons, focusing on the team?s defense and penalty kill. Under Wilson?s guidance the Stars finished in the top three for fewest goals against in the NHL during the 2007-08, 2006-07, 2003-04 and 2002-03 seasons. Before being named associate coach, Wilson held the position of assistant coach with the Stars for 10 seasons, joining the club for the 1992-93 campaign. He served as interim head coach for 32 games during the 2001-02 campaign, leading the Stars to a 13-11-7-1 record to close out the season. Prior to joining Dallas, Wilson worked as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Kings for three seasons from 1989-92. With the Kings Wilson worked with Raeder, serving as co-coaches for 15 games in 1990-91. Wilson joined the Kings from the New York Islanders, where he served as an assistant coach for the 1988-89 season. He also served as an assistant for Canada?s National Junior Team that year. Wilson spent eight seasons from 1980-88 with the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL (SJHL from 1980-82) before joining the professional ranks. He served as an assistant coach for six seasons from 1980-86, winning the 1985 Memorial Cup Championship, before being named head coach and general manager prior to the 1986-87 season. In two seasons as the head coach with the Raiders, Wilson posted an 86-50-8 record. Wilson began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater, the University of North Dakota, where the Fighting Sioux won the 1980 NCAA Division I Championship and two WCHA crowns during his two years there. While he was a student he played hockey and football, earning his degree in education. Drafted by Montreal in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, Wilson spent four seasons (1973-77) in the NHL as a defenseman for Montreal, St. Louis and Detroit. During his NHL career he amassed six goals and 32 points in 239 games. Additional Quotes From Lightning Head Coach Rick Tocchet: ?I am very pleased that Brian and Rick were able to work out a deal to bring Rick to Tampa Bay. His resume as a defensive coach is impeccable; he has worked for many years and coached in big games and big situations, including the Stanley Cup Finals. He makes our staff better, he will make me a better head coach and I am very excited about having him lead a group of young defensemen that we want to see grow together for the next several years.? From New Lightning Associate Coach Rick Wilson: ?I am happy to be joining Rick Tocchet and the staff in Tampa because I see the makings of a pretty good team, with some good young players including Stamkos and Hedman combining with Stanley Cup champions like Lecavalier and St. Louis. After extensive talks with Brian (Lawton) and Rick (Tocchet), I feel we can do some good things with the defense there and I look forward to being part of building something special over time like we did in Dallas.?