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Latest Hockey News!

07/04/2009 12:39 AM

Kings acquire LW Smyth from Avalanche (AP)

The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year. The 33-year-old Smyth had 26 goals and 33 assists in 77 games last season. He has 310 goals and 350 assists in 920 regular-season games with Edmonton, the New York Islanders and Colorado.

07/03/2009 10:48 PM

Jackets give Nash 8 years, reported $62M (AP)

Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday night. The Canadian Press first reported the signing, saying the deal is worth $62.4 million.

07/03/2009 07:12 PM

Ex-'Hawks F Havlat happy to join Wild (AP)

When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, enough that he was willing to take a little less money than offered elsewhere to leave general manager Chuck Fletcher salary-cap flexibility.

07/03/2009 06:24 PM

Ducks' Selanne done after next season (AP)

Anaheim forward Teemu Selanne says his next NHL season will be his last. Selanne, a 10-time All-Star, celebrated his 39th birthday Friday. He told the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper in Finland that a man his age doesn't belong in the NHL. Selanne recently contemplated retirement but decided to play for one more season.

07/03/2009 05:02 PM

Fedotenko OKs pay cut to stay with Pens (AP)

Turns out more than one player is willing to take a hometown discount to stay with the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. Ruslan Fedotenko signed a $1.8 million, one-year contract Friday, becoming the third forward to take a pay cut so he wouldn't have to leave a mostly young team that expects to be a championship contender for years.

Fantasy Hockey News!

06/25/2009 02:39 PM

Don't make the same mistake twice

There were plenty of breakthroughs this past season, led by the likes of Tim Thomas, Zach Parise and Jeff Carter. Our Michael Hurcomb highlights a handful of players who were under the radar prior to last season who should be taken in all drafts this fall.

06/02/2009 05:18 PM

Fantasy risers this NHL postseason

Who has improved their Fantasy stock this postseason? Any list starts with Detroit's Daniel Cleary and Chris Mason of the Blues. Our Michael Hurcomb shares what he's witnessed this postseason.

05/01/2009 04:40 PM

Monitoring the playoffs worth your time

Don't think the NHL Playoffs apply to Fantasy? As our Michael Hurcomb writes, it's in your best interests to scout the remaining games for potential gems for the 2009-10 season, like Washington's Simeon Varlamov.

04/10/2009 04:09 PM

Waiver Wire: Claims to fame this season

Who were the best free agent pickups this Fantasy Hockey season? Our Michael Hurcomb runs down some of his favorites in the season finale of Playing the Waiver Wire.

04/06/2009 01:35 PM

Faceoffs: A new name to know for 2009-10

Should Martin Brodeur still be viewed as a top Fantasy option next season? Is Mike Green the undisputed top defenseman in Fantasy? Our Ross Devonport and Michael Hurcomb debate that and more in their Fantasy Faceoffs.