Blake signs with Sharks

The San Jose Sharks signed veteran defenceman Rob Blake to a one-year contract on Thursday.

Swedish star Naslund signs with Rangers

Swedish star Markus Naslund, the runner-up for the league´s MVP trophy in 2002-03, signed a contract with the New York Rangers on Thursday.

Hossa moves on, Hawks busy, Malkin re-signs with Pens

The Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings and playoff runners-up Pittsburgh Penguins both re-tooled their rosters on Thursday with a pair of key signings.

Russian club offers Czech Jagr 35m dollars: report

A Russian Super League club has offered Czech star Jaromir Jagr a 35-million-dollar contract to play in Europe next season, American media reported Friday.

Ducks place Bertuzzi on waivers

The Anaheim Ducks placed right wing Todd Bertuzzi on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out the last year of his contract.

Niedermayer plans to play full NHL season

Scott Niedermayer, who took half the National Hockey League season off last year, announced Thursday he will attend this years Anaheim Ducks´ training camp.

Jan Filc named new Slovak ice hockey coach

Slovakia´s ice hockey federation appointed Jan Filc, who led the team to gold in the 2002 World Championships, as its national coach after a six-year gap on Thursday.

Roenick re-signs with San Jose

Veteran forward Jeremy Roenick, who recently became the 40th player in NHL history to score 500 goals, re-signed with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday.

NHL suspends Ducks owner

The National Hockey League suspended Anaheim Ducks owner Henry Samueli on Tuesday, a day after he pleaded guilty to lying to stock exchange regulators.

NHL´S Lightning name Melrose coach

The Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday tabbed Barry Melrose as their new coach, bringing him back to the bench after more than 10 years as a television commentator.

Lightning strike first with Stamkos

Steven Stamkos led a charge by Ontario Hockey League prospects becoming the first overall pick in the National Hockey League´s entry draft on Friday.

NHL Thrashers name Anderson coach

John Anderson was named coach of the National Hockey League´s Atlanta Thrashers here Friday after guiding the club´s top developmental club to a minor-league championship.

Hurricanes agree on contract with Gleason

The Carolina Hurricanes Thursday agreed to terms with Tim Gleason on an 11 million-dollar deal that will keep the defenseman with the National Hockey League team for four more years.

NHL threatens to strip Rangers from owners after suit

The National Hockey League announced Thursday that it is threatening to strip ownership of the New York Rangers from Madison Square Garden after the group sued the league over anti-trust issues.

NHL approves rule changes on faceoffs, icing

The National Hockey League board of governors Wednesday approved rule changes regarding faceoffs and icing that had been recommended by general managers and approved by the competition committee.