NHL Hockey News

The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly under investigation by the NHL for failing to tender qualifying offers to several restricted free agents by the league's set deadline.

Martin Havlat talks to the media after signing a six-year contract with the Minnesota Wild on July 3. When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat shifted his focus to Minnesota.

Tyler Arnason #39 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the Detroit Red Wings at the Pepsi Center on March 4, 2009, in Denver, Colorado.

Forward Mikael Samuelsson signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.

Rob Scuderi scored a goal and added four assists during Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup run.

Panthers lock up Leopold Jordan Leopold. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI -- Defenceman Jordan Leopold , acquired in the deal that sent the rights to defenceman Jay Bouwmeester to Calgary, signed a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Carolina's Chad LaRose celebrates a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of the hockey Eastern Conference finals in Pittsburgh.

Mark Recchi joined the Boston Bruins hoping to win his fourth Stanley Cup, and he decided to stay with them for another shot at it.

Johnston, Chris - Penguins Sidney Crosby pours champagne in the Stanley Cup after winning the NHL final in Detroit on Friday June 12, 2009.

COLUMBUS - Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with goaltender Brian Boucher and forward Ian Laperriere .

Once the New York Rangers got out from under Scott Gomez's expensive contract, they turned to Marian Gaborik and gave him the money they suddenly saved.

The St. Louis Blues, seeking to add depth at the goaltender position, have signed free-agent and former Green Bay Gamblers goalie Ty Conklin.

The Washington Capitals addressed their need for a scoring winger, signing right wing Mike Knuble to a two-year deal worth $5.6 million on the first day of NHL free agency.

Sedins staying put Wednesday, July 1, 2009 By WEB STAFF Sportsnet.ca THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER -- The Sedin twins aren't going anywhere after all.

Erik Christensen, right, re-signed late Tuesday with the Ducks. Forward Erik Christensen re-signed late Tuesday with the Anaheim Ducks, inking a one-year contract on the eve of free agency.

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The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed center Dave Bolland to a five-year deal on Tuesday.

Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey got a jump on free agency. He acquired forward Scott Gomez from the New York Rangers in exchange for Chris Higgins on Tuesday.

Western Canada will be following the plight of the Sedins and Bouwmeester closely.