NHL Players News

Defenceman Joe DiPenta last played in the NHL for Anaheim. The Buffalo Sabres on Saturday announced the signing of veteran defenceman Joe DiPenta.

Kyle Chipchura played in 13 games with the big club last season, registering three assists.

Denver, Colorado: Two-time Stanley Cup winner Joe Sakic retired on Thursday after 20 glorious seasons with the same National Hockey League franchise.

The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Kyle Cumiskey and forward Justin Mercier to contracts.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenceman Jay McKee to a one-year contract.

Travis Moen is on the move again. The Montreal Canadiens added some toughness by signing the hard-hitting forward to a three-year contract on Friday.

The Washington Capitals have found a possible second-line center for next season, signing free agent Brendan Morrison to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Friday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent goaltender Antero Niittymaki on Friday.

Jiri Hudler's days in Detroit are over - at least for now. Hudler's contract with Dynamo Moscow was filed Thursday with the Continental Hockey League , according to a league spokesman, meaning he will play next season in the same league as former star Sergei Fedorov.

Today: It's no secret: Gentlemen prefer our photo gallery. Leafs lure Monster teammate Wallin Thursday, July 9, 2009 Rickard Wallin spent the last two seasons in the Swedish Elite League.

Ales Kotalik's time in Edmonton was short, lasting just 19 games. The New York Rangers signed free-agent forward Ales Kotalik on Thursday.

Nick Boynton, right, of the Florida Panthers, battles with Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers on March 26, 2009.

The San Jose Sharks signed free agent defenseman Rob Blake to a one-year contract Thursday.

Brian Boyle #22 of the Los Angeles Kings skates up ice during the game against the Vancouver Canucks at General Motors Place on April 9, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

It has been a sour state of affairs in Detroit for the Red Wings of late. It's already been said numerous times that the loss of Hossa to Chicago, Samuelsson to Vancouver, Kopecky, and Conklin will hurt the Red Wings enough... by Elie Aintabi 32 reads Breaking News It has been a sour state of affairs in Detroit for the Red Wings of late.

The Red Wings announced today that the team has signed veteran defenseman Doug Janik to a one-year, two-way contract.

John Tavares' confident stride, friendly wave, broad smile and polished words didn't give away nervousness that had to be running through him on his first real day as the face of the New York Islanders.

The Dallas Stars have filled their big need for a backup goalie, getting Alex Auld from the Ottawa Senators.

Claude Lemieux announced his retirement again Wednesday, wrapping up a 21-year NHL career with four Stanley Cups.

Jeff Woywitka chalked up a career-high 18 points last season. The Dallas Stars confirmed Tuesday the signing of free-agent defenceman Jeff Woywitka to a two-year, $1.3-million US deal.