Ice Hockey (NHL)
Thrashers sign 1st-round pick Bogosian (AP)
The Atlanta Thrashers signed first-round pick Zach Bogosian to an entry-level contract Thursday. The 18-year-old defenseman was selected third overall after scoring 11 goals and 61 points with Peterborough of the Ontario Hockey League. Bogosian will take part in a prospect evaluation camp in … [Link]
Blues sign 4th overall pick Pietrangelo (AP)
The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, the fourth overall pick in the June draft, on Thursday. The 18-year-old Pietrangelo will get a chance to make the team when training camp begins Sept. 19. "We are excited to have Alex signed as he will be a key component to our youth … [Link]
Russian league accuses NHL of poaching (AP)
A newly formed Russian hockey league accused the NHL of poaching two of its players when the Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms with two draft prospects last week. As a result, the Continental Hockey League (KHL), announced Thursday that it was no longer obligated to abide by a moratorium reached in … [Link]
Bruins sign veteran C Yelle (AP)
The Boston Bruins signed center Stephane Yelle on Wednesday. Yelle, who spent the last five seasons with Calgary after seven seasons with Colorado, has 85 goals and 239 points in 844 career games. As a rookie in 1995-96, he had career highs of 13 goals and 27 points. He was with Colorado when it … [Link]
Sundin still undecided about future (AP)
The NHL camps open in two weeks and Mats Sundin still hasn't decided if he'll return for another season. Sundin said Wednesday he's unsure if his 37-year-old body can handle another grueling year in the NHL. He's received contract offers from numerous teams, including the Toronto … [Link]
Leafs, Panthers swap McCabe, Van Ryn (AP)
Bryan McCabe already has a new home in South Florida, where his 3-year-old daughter started pre-kindergarten classes in a new … [Link]
Sakic glad Avs gave him time to decide (AP)
If not for the patience of the Colorado Avalanche, Joe Sakic could have become the NHL's version of Brett Favre. The Colorado captain said Tuesday he's thankful the Avalanche didn't press him for a decision on his future the way the Green Bay Packers did with their iconic quarterback, … [Link]
GB's Olympic ice hockey dream
Olympic trail only just beginning for the British women's team [Link]
Bison in crisis as airline folds
The collapse of airline company Zoom has left the Basingstoke Bison bereft of funds and players with just over a week to go until the start of the new season. [Link]
Panthers re-sign centre Tessier
Nottingham Panthers move quickly to replacement Chris Richards by re-signing centreman Dan Tessier. [Link]
Hull offer new contract to Esders
Hull Stingrays offer local forward Lee Esders a second-year contract. [Link]
Edinburgh swoop for new centre
Edinburgh Capitals sign Canadian centre Mark Hurtubise. [Link]
Kings opt for Murray as new boss
The Los Angeles Kings name Terry Murray as their new head coach. [Link]
Nolan departs from NY Islanders
The New York Islanders part company with coach Ted Nolan who had one year left on his contract. [Link]
Giants make two further signings
Belfast Giants coach Steve Thornton completes his defensive unit for the upcoming season by making two further signings. [Link]
McLellan to fill Sharks hot-seat
San Jose confirm Todd McLellan as their new head coach, replacing Ron Wilson who was fired on 12 May. [Link]
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