Ilya Kovalchuk decision deadline for contract extended to Friday
	Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:06:18 PDT
	The deadline to accept or reject Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract offer from the New Jersey Devils was extended from Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET to Friday at the same time, the NHL said via statement on its website.

	Montreal Canadiens re-sign goalie Carey Price to two-year contract
	Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:20:19 PDT
	The Canadiens have re-signed restricted free-agent goalie Carey Price to a two-year contract.

	Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jordan Staal expected to miss start of training camp
	Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:18:43 PDT
	Penguins forward Jordan Staal is expected to miss the start of training camp as he recovers from an infection to his right foot, which was severely injured during the NHL playoffs.

	Antti Niemi signs with San Jose Sharks
	Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:07:57 PDT
	The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi.

	Nashville Predators owners complete purchase of Williams "Boots" Del Biaggio III's shares
	Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:34:09 PDT
	The Predators owners have completed a purchase of the 26 percent stake in the team held by the bankrupt estate of a California financier jailed for fraud.

	Colorado Avalanche sign forward Chris Stewart to two-year contract
	Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:36:41 PDT
	The Avalanche remain committed to their youth movement, signing forward Chris Stewart to a two-year deal.

	Sources: Matt Hulsizer emerges as possible buyer for Phoenix Coyotes
	Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:13:44 PDT
	The Phoenix Coyotes have another interested buyer, sources told ESPN.com.

	Longtime San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison steps down
	Published: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:40:22 PDT
	Sharks CEO Greg Jamison is stepping down from his job running the day-to-day operations of the club.

	Jacques Demers needs third operation after botched hernia procedure
	Published: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:37:59 PDT
	Jacques Demers, the former NHL coach turned Canadian Senator, said he will have a third operation after nearly dying during a botched hernia procedure.

	Chris Chelios retires after 26 NHL seasons, three Stanley Cups
	Published: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:15:09 PDT
	Chris Chelios finally is retiring at the age of 48 after 26 NHL seasons and three Stanley Cups.

	Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin sentenced to 30 days in jail stemming from Arizona drunken-driving conviction
	Published: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:14:00 PDT
	Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin has been sentenced to 30 days in jail stemming from his Arizona drunken-driving conviction.

	Source: Boston Bruins still 'actively shopping' Marc Savard
	Published: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:37:21 PDT
	The Bruins are still shopping Marc Savard, but a probe into his contract is bogging down their efforts, a source said.

	Dallas Stars still awaiting decision from Jere Lehtinen
	Published: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:39:26 PDT
	Dallas Stars general manager Joe Nieuwendyk said there is still no decision from winger Jere Lehtinen, who is deciding if he wants to play his 15th NHL season.

	Chicago Blackhawks sign 2009 draft pick Brandon Pirri
	Published: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:55:38 PDT
	The Blackhawks signed 2009 draft pick Brandon Pirri to a three-year deal.

	New York Islanders sign captain Doug Weight to one-year deal
	Published: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:14:44 PDT
	The Islanders signed team captain Doug Weight to a one-year contract.