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In this Jan. 22, 2008 file photo, New York Rangers right wing Jaromir Jagr, of the Czech Republic, looks to pass during the second period of an NHL hockey game in New York. The NHL free agent shopping season opens with big-name players such as Jaromir Jagr, Mats Sundin and Brian Campbell available on the open market. Traditionally, lucrative deals with star players come together quickly in the first few days of bidding. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Jagr signs with Avangard Omsk in Russian League

AP - Sat Jul 5, 3:13 AM ET

MOSCOW - Jaromir Jagr signed with a Russian team a day after his split with the New York Rangers, leaving the NHL after nearly two decades and returning to the club he joined during the 2004-05 lockout.

  • In this April 5, 2008 file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning's Dan Boyle, center, passes the puck between two Atlanta Thrashers during the second period of a hockey game in Atlanta. The Sharks acquired Boyle from Tampa Bay in a four-player deal Friday. (AP Photo/ Josh D. Weiss, File)
    Sharks acquire top defenseman Boyle from Lightning AP - Fri Jul 4, 11:07 PM ET

    SAN JOSE, Calif. - Although Dan Boyle felt betrayed when the Tampa Bay Lightning decided to trade him, the standout defenseman is feeling much better about it after landing with the San Jose Sharks.

  • In this June 4, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury deflects a shot during the first period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup NHL hockey finals against the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh. The Penguins signed Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days. 'He is extremely gratified to be part of the Penguins core going forward,' Fleury's agent Allan Walsh told The Associated Press on Thursday July 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
    Penguins sign goalie Fleury for $35 million AP - Fri Jul 4, 3:27 AM ET

    PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days.

  • Rangers sign Naslund, Kalinin; say goodbye to Jagr AP - Fri Jul 4, 3:14 AM ET

    NEW YORK - Just as the New York Rangers ushered in the Markus Naslund era on Broadway, they turned out the lights on the Jaromir Jagr show. Naslund, the longtime Vancouver Canucks captain, agreed to terms Thursday with New York on a two-year deal worth $8 million.

  • Sharks sign veteran defenseman Rob Blake AP - Thu Jul 3, 7:28 PM ET

    SAN JOSE, Calif. - Rob Blake is heading up the California coast, hoping to end his stellar NHL career with a shot at another Stanley Cup title in San Jose.

  • In this May 30, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, of Russia, participates in the NHL hockey team's practice at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh in preparation for game four of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Penguins signed Malkin to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
    Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins for 5 years AP - Thu Jul 3, 1:59 AM ET

    PITTSBURGH - Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh for quite some time. The Penguins signed the MVP finalist to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14. The 21-year-old forward still has one year left on his initial three-year, entry level contract.

  • In this May 9, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Marian Hossa, of Slovakia, skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period during Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals in Pittsburgh. Two people in the NHL tell The Associated Press that Marian Hossa has agreed to sign with the Detroit Red Wings. The people spoke Wednesday July 2, 2008 on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. One says Hossa's one-year contract will be worth $7.45 million. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
    Marian Hossa signs with champion Detroit Red Wings AP - Thu Jul 3, 1:59 AM ET

    DETROIT - Marian Hossa chose to join the Detroit Red Wings at a discount. He hopes hoisting the Stanley Cup will make it worth the sacrifice.

  • In this Nov. 28, 2007 file photo, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Joni Pitkanen, of Finland, warms up before the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. The Carolina Hurricanes have traded forward Erik Cole to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Joni Pitkanen. Tuesday's July 1, 2008 deal gives the Hurricanes the young, offensive-minded defenseman they've long coveted but cost them their top-line right wing, the third-leading goal-scorer in franchise history. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
    'Canes sign Melichar, give Pitkanen $12M contract AP - Wed Jul 2, 10:48 PM ET

    RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes found the physical defenseman they've been looking for, while also signing another addition to the team's blue line.

  • In this Nov. 5, 2007 file photo, New York Rangers' Sean Avery, right, fights with Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards during the first period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Dallas Stars signed noted pest Sean Avery to a four-year, $15.5 million deal Wednesday July 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
    Dallas Stars sign premier agitator Sean Avery AP - Wed Jul 2, 10:47 PM ET

    DALLAS - The Dallas Stars know all about Sean Avery — his history of mouthing off to teammates as well as foes, that he's a two-time NHL leader in penalty minutes whose agitating tricks included a "bush league" stunt in the playoffs that the league quickly banned.

  • Thrashers sign free-agent defenseman Hainsey AP - Wed Jul 2, 10:45 PM ET

    ATLANTA - The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent defenseman Ron Hainsey on Wednesday, adding size and youth to their blue line.

  • In this Dec, 29, 2007 file photo, Calgary Flames' Kristian Huselius, from Sweden, celebrates his goal during second period NHL hockey action against the Anaheim Ducks in Calgary, Alberta. The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Huselius to a four-year, $19-million contract on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Larry MacDougal, File)
    Blue Jackets ink Huselius to 4-year deal AP - Wed Jul 2, 10:44 PM ET

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Kristian Huselius to a four-year, $19-million contract.

  • In this file photo taken Jan. 20, 2008, Columbus Blue Jackets right winger Nikolai Zherdev, of the Ukraine, warms up before playing the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL hockey game in Denver. The Blue Jackets traded enigmatic offensive star Zherdev and center Dan Fritsche to the New York Rangers for defensemen Christian Backman and Fedor Tyutin on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski,file)
    Rangers get Zherdev from Blue Jackets for Tyutin AP - Wed Jul 2, 10:44 PM ET

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Blue Jackets traded enigmatic offensive star Nikolai Zherdev and center Dan Fritsche to the New York Rangers for defensemen Christian Backman and Fedor Tyutin on Wednesday.

  • In this May 2, 2008 file photo, San Jose Sharks defenseman Brian Campbell skates during Game 5 of a Western Conference semifinal playoff hockey series against the Dallas Stars in San Jose, Calif. The NHL free agent shopping season opens with big-name players such as Jaromir Jagr, Mats Sundin and Brian Campbell available on the open market. Traditionally, lucrative deals with star players come together quickly in the first few days of bidding. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
    Campbell lands in Chicago on busy NHL spending day AP - Wed Jul 2, 12:10 AM ET

    NEW YORK - The spending on NHL free agents started Tuesday morning and hadn't stopped well into the evening. And the surprising part was, marquee players such as Marian Hossa, Jaromir Jagr and Mats Sundin still hadn't decided what team would shower them with riches.

  • Bruins sign former Canadiens RW Michael Ryder AP - Tue Jul 1, 10:37 PM ET

    BOSTON - The Boston Bruins have signed right wing Michael Ryder in hopes of strengthening their mediocre offense.

  • Blackhawks sign D Brian Campbell to 8-year deal AP - Tue Jul 1, 8:44 PM ET

    CHICAGO - Brian Campbell is bringing some defense to the Chicago Blackhawks. Campbell, the top free-agent defenseman available Tuesday as the free agent market opened, signed an eight-year deal with the Blackhawks — a young team that already features rising star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews.

  • Columbus deals for Torres, signs Commodore AP - Tue Jul 1, 7:35 PM ET

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - Seeking to add experience to one of the NHL's youngest rosters, the Columbus Blue Jackets acquired winger Raffi Torres from the Edmonton Oilers for promising center Gilbert Brule on Tuesday.

  • In this Nov. 24, 2007, file photo, Washington Capitals goalie Olie Kolzig deflects the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Washington. The Tampa Bay Lightning signed veteran goalie Kolzig to a one-year contract on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    Lightning sign goalie Olaf Kolzig to 1-year deal AP - Tue Jul 1, 6:26 PM ET

    TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Lightning signed veteran goalie Olie Kolzig to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

  • Panthers sign LW Stillman AP - Tue Jul 1, 5:54 PM ET

    SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers signed forward Cory Stillman to a three-year, $10.6 million deal on Tuesday, shortly after the start of NHL free agency Tuesday.

  • Caps make deals with D Mike Green, G Jose Theodore AP - Tue Jul 1, 5:50 PM ET

    WASHINGTON - The Washington Capitals are keeping the dynamic young star with the oh-my-gosh end-to-end moves, but not the goaltender whose outstanding play helped lead the late surge to the playoffs.

  • Sabres sign G Lalime to 2-year, $2 million deal AP - Tue Jul 1, 5:18 PM ET

    BUFFALO, N.Y. - Journeyman goalie Patrick Lalime signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday to become the backup behind Ryan Miller.

  • Wild sign Brunette, trade for Zidlicky AP - Tue Jul 1, 4:37 PM ET

    ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Marek Zidlicky from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday for forward Ryan Jones and a second-round pick in next year's draft.

  • In this Dec. 31, 2007 file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Erik Cole (26) brings the puck around the net to challenge New York Islanders goalie Wade Dubielewicz (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Carolina Hurricanes have traded forward Erik Cole to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Joni Pitkanen. Tuesday's July 1, 2008 deal gives the Hurricanes the young, offensive-minded defenseman they've long coveted but cost them their top-line right wing, the third-leading goal-scorer in franchise history. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
    Hurricanes trade Cole to Oilers for Pitkanen AP - Tue Jul 1, 4:30 PM ET

    RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes traded forward Erik Cole to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Joni Pitkanen on Tuesday.

  • In this Jan. 4, 2008 file photo, Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry, right, and center Doug Weight, celebrate after Perry's second goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif. The Anaheim Ducks signed restricted free agent Corey Perry, their leading goal scorer last season, to a five-year, $26.6 million deal Tuesday July 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark Avery, File)
    Ducks sign Perry to five-year deal AP - Tue Jul 1, 4:03 PM ET

    ANAHEIM, Calif. - Corey Perry is keeping up with Ducks teammate Ryan Getzlaf.