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The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenseman Brett Festerling to a two-year contract through the 2010-11 season.
Festerling played 40 games with Anaheim as a rookie last season, recording five assists and 18 penalty minutes. He also played extensively for the Ducks top minor league affiliate in Iowa.
Festerling will face tough competition for a roster spot when [...]

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk fired back at BlackBerry billionaire Jim Balsillie on Thursday.
Melnyk released a statement that reads like an open letter to Balsillie. He addressed claims by the Research In Motion co-CEO that Melnyk lacks personal integrity and expressed dismay over Balsillies attempt to buy the Phoenix Coyotes.
I clearly believe the sport of [...]

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was indicted Wednesday on misdemeanor assault and theft charges after he was accused of beating up a cab driver over a fare dispute.
The grand jury dismissed a more serious felony charge of second-degree robbery, Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita III said.
Kane and his cousin, James Kane, 21, were arrested [...]

The Carolina Hurricanes have added another veteran skater, agreeing to terms with center Stephane Yelle.
The Hurricanes said Wednesday that the 14-year pro has agreed to a one-year deal worth $550,000.
The 35-year-old had seven goals and 11 assists with Boston, and has won the Stanley Cup twice with Colorado.
General manager Jim Rutherford calls Yelle a proven [...]

The Detroit Red Wings refuse to concede that they will be rebuilding next season.
Detroit signed Todd Bertuzzi to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Tuesday in the hopes that the veteran forward can help make up for some of the Red Wings significant losses.
After falling one win short of repeating as Stanley Cup champions in June, [...]

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Cleveland Indians are teaming up to boost fan interest during the recession.
The two Ohio professional teams on Tuesday unveiled a plan to share advertising and promote special ticket offers.
To kick off the partnership, the Blue Jackets will have an inflatable slap shot cage and special giveaways at the Indians-Mariners game [...]

The Rangers have signed free agent Vinny Prospal, reuniting the former Tampa Bay Lightning forward with coach John Tortorella.
General manager Glen Sather says the Rangers can use the 6-foot-2, 198-pound Czech star on the wing or at center.
Two seasons ago, Prospal had a career-high 33 goals to lead the Philadelphia Flyers before joining the Lightning [...]

Patrick Kane got on the ice Monday for a brief respite from the commotion thats engulfed him since he was arrested eight days ago and accused of beating up a Buffalo cab driver in a fare dispute.
Its nice when you are on the ice and kind of get away from everything, Kane said.
After reading a [...]

The Captain is back with the New York Rangers.
Mark Messier, who in 1994 led the Rangers to their first Stanley Cup title in 54 years, is returning to the club as a special assistant to general manager Glen Sather, the club said Sunday. Messier, a six-time Cup champion as a player, has not been shy [...]

The Montreal Canadiens have signed right wing Matt DAgostini to a one-year deal.
The two-way contract was announed on Friday. DAgostini will be paid less if he is sent to the minors this season.
The 6-foot, 200-pound forward had 12 goals and nine assists in 53 games for the Canadiens last season. He also had 14 goals [...]