April 2012 - Hockey Wiretap
Canadiens Re-Sign Travis Moen
The Canadiens re-signed left winger Travis Moen to a four-year deal, the team announced Friday.
Moen, who would have become an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, will earn an average of $1.85M per season, according to a source.
Niskanen Staying With Penguins
The Penguins have re-signed veteran defenseman Matt Niskanen to a two-year contract, the team announced Saturday.
The deal is worth $4.6M -- Niskanen will earn $2.1M next season and $2.5M in 2013-14 -- a source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
Lightning Re-Sign D Keith Aulie
The Lightning have re-signed defenseman Keith Aulie to a one-year, two-way contract, vice president and GM Steve Yzerman announced today.
Aulie played in 19 games with the Lightning last season, collecting one assist and 13 penalty minutes. He recorded his first point with the Bolts, an assist, on March 29 at New Jersey. Aulie appeared in three regular season games with Norfolk of the AHL, notching two assists and six penalty minutes. He won the Calder Cup with the Admirals, skating in 18 playoff games, recording a goal and six points.
The 23 year-old defenseman was acquired from the Maple Leafs on February 27 in exchange for Carter Ashton.
Avs Sign Steve Downie To Two-Year Deal
The Avalanche announced today that the team has signed forward Steve Downie to a two-year contract through the 2013-14 season.
Downie, 25, collected 13 points in 20 games with Colorado after being acquired from Tampa Bay on Feb. 21, 2012. Combined between the Lightning and Avalanche, Downie recorded 41 points and 137 penalty minutes in 75 games this past season. His 27 assists were a career high.
'Since his arrival, Steve has provided a unique combination of grit and skill to our lineup," said Avalanche GM/Executive Vice President Greg Sherman. "We're looking forward to Steve’s contributions to our team for the next two years."
Coyotes Re-Sign Andy Miele
Coyotes GM Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have re-signed center Andy Miele to a one-year, two-way contract.
Miele recorded 16-38-54 with Portland (AHL) in 2011-12. He led the Pirates in assists (38) and points (54) in his first professional season. Miele made his NHL debut with Phoenix on Oct. 23, 2011 at Anaheim. He appeared in seven games with the Coyotes during the 2011-12 regular season.
Rangers, Biron Agree On New Deal
Rangers President and GM Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with goaltender Martin Biron on a new contract.
Biron, 34, has posted a 20-12-2 record with a 2.32 goals against average, .912 save percentage and two shutouts in 38 games over the last two seasons with the Rangers after signing with the team as a free agent on July 1, 2010.
Last season, Biron was 12-6-2 with a 2.46 goals against average, .904 save percentage and two shutouts in 21 games. He tied for fourth among NHL goaltenders with three assists on the season.
Brodeur Could Test Free Agent Market
The NHL's all-time winningest goalie, Martin Brodeur, has hired agent Pat Brisson as unrestricted free agency beckons Sunday and he remains without a new contract from the Devils.
"He will be testing free agency if a deal is not in place by Sunday," Brisson told ESPN.com via email Friday.
Canucks Agree On Three-Year Deal With Schneider
The Canucks have agreed to a three-year deal worth $12M with goaltender Cory Schneider, sources told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
A backup to Roberto Luongo last season, Schneider would have become a restricted free agent on Sunday.
Judge Upholds Agreement With Prospective Coyotes' Owner
A judge has upheld the Glendale City Council's vote on an arena lease agreement with a prospective owner of the Coyotes.
Judge Dean Fink on Thursday rejected a claim by the Goldwater Institute that the city should have had open bidding on arena operations for Jobing.com Arena, the home of the Coyotes, rather than accept an offer from former Sharks CEO Greg Jamison.
"We thought it was the right decision -- there wasn't a strong legal basis for this action at all," Glendale City Attorney Craig Tindall said.
Source: Bruins, Rask Agree On One-Year Deal
Goalie Tuukka Rask has agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.5M deal with the Bruins, a team source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
Rask still will be a restricted free agent next summer unless there's a rule change in the new collective bargaining agreement
Kings, Quick Agree On 10-Year Deal
The Kings have agreed to terms with goaltender Jonathan Quick on a 10-year contract extension.
Predators Sign Hal Gill To Two-Year, $4M Deal
The Predators have re-signed D Hal Gill to a two-year contract.
Jackets Sign Nikita Nikitin
The Jackets have signed D Nikita Nikitin to a two-year, $4.3M contract.
NHL, NHLPA Agree To Offseason Cap
The NHL and the Players' Association have agreed on a $70.2M salary cap for this offseason.
Lightning Re-Sign Brian Lee
The Lightning have re-signed D Brain Lee to a two-year, one-way contract.
Crosby To Sign $104.4M Deal
The Penguins and Sidney Crosby are finalizing a new 12-year contract.
Hitchcock Extended By Blues
The Blues and coach Ken Hitchcock have agreed to a one-year contract extension.
NHL Season Could Start Without New CBA
The NHL season could start without a new labor agreement in place.
Wideman Lands In Calgary, Signs Extension
The Flames acquired D Dennis Wideman from the Capitals on Wednesday.
Lightning Re-Sign Brendan Mikkelson
The Lightning have re-signed D Brendan Mikkelson to a one-year, one-way contract.
Oilers Name Ralph Krueger Head Coach
Ralph Krueger has been named the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers.
Source: CBA Talks Will Begin Friday
Negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement will begin Friday in New York, a source told ESPN.com.
Sharks Re-Sign Braun, Wingels, Desjardins
The Sharks have re-signed D Justin Braun, F Tommy Wingels, and F Andrew Desjardins.
Sakic, Bure, Sundin, Oates Headed To HOF
Joe Sakic, Pavel Bure, Mats Sundin, and new Capitals coach Adam Oates will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Capitals Name Adam Oates New Head Coach
The Capitals have hired Adam Oates as their new head coach, replacing Dale Hunter.
Shane O'Brien Signs Three-Year Deal With Avs
The Avalanche have signed D Shane O'Brien to a three-year contract.
Brandon Sutter Looking Forward To Joining Pens
Brandon Sutter is looking forward to joining the Penguins and understands his role.
Fayne To Miss Four Months After Wrist Surgery
Devils D Mark Fayne had surgery to repair a ligament in his wrist last week and will be out up to four months.
Rau, Veilleux Returning To Wild
The Wild have signed Chad Rau and have agreed to terms with Stephane Veilleux.
NHLPA Executive: Talks To Begin
The head of the NHL players' union said Monday that negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement will begin "very quickly"