Canadian businessman Jim Balsillie was unanimously rejected by the National Hockey League’s board of governors in his bid to become an NHL owner at a meeting Wednesday afternoon in Chicago.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed left wing Scottie Upshall and goalie Josh Tordjman to one-year contracts. Terms of the deals were not disclosed Wednesday. The 25-year-old Upshall set career highs in goals (15), assists (19), points (34) and games played (74) last season with Philadelphia and Phoenix.
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 S…
The NHL Board of Governors approved a bid Wednesday by Jerry Reinsdorf to assume ownership of the financially troubled Phoenix Coyotes, and unanimously rejected an application by Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie to buy the team. The group heading by Reinsdorf, the owner of the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls, was the only one of three applicants to gain the board's approval on Wednesday.
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…
The New York Islanders today announced that they have signed defenseman, Jack Hillen to a two-year contract.
Hillen was originally signed by the Islanders on April 1, 2008, at the completion of his senior year at Colorado College. …
Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have re-signed left wing Scottie Upshall to a one-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
"We are excited to have si…
Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf underwent successful sports hernia surgery today. The injury was aggravated during summer workouts and did not improve over time, therefore surgery was recommended by the Ducks medical staff.
The surgery was performed…
General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with forwards Liam Reddox and Ryan Potulny.
Reddox, 23, played 46 games with the Oilers last season, posting five goals and seven assists for 12 points an…
The Ducks announced on Wednesday that they have signed center Petteri Nokelainen to a one-year contract extension through the 2010-11 NHL season. Per club policy, no financial terms of the deal were disclosed.
Nokelainen, 23 (1/16/86), split h…
