NHL Northwest Division News

The hardest thing about stopping Joe Sakic wasn't his wrist shot, nor his speed nor passing.

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

Tyler Cuma of the Ottawa 67's has signed a three-year contract with the NHL Minnesota Wild.

The Edmonton Oil Kings are bringing back 'The Rock'. Yesterday the Western Hockey League club announced assistant coach Rocky Thompson was signed to a two-year contract extension.

The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Brett Skinner and forward Philippe Dupuis, who played in eight games for the team the past season.

Kurtis Foster #26 of the Minnesota Wild handles the puck against the Calgary Flames during the game at the Xcel Energy Center on April 3, 2009 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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.

Vancouver Canuck GM Mike Gillis plans to sit on the sidelines for the time being as the NHL investigates the Toronto Maple Leafs for possibly tampering with the Sedin twins.

Looking to snare one of the top-six roles up front left vacant with the departures of a couple of unrestricted free agents who occupied those spots more regularly, Jamie Lundmark re-signed with the Calgary Flames.

Ron Wilson reportedly is being investigated for tampering. The NHL reportedly is investigating possible tampering by Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Ron Wilson.

Stephane Veilleux #19 of the Minnesota Wild skates against the New York Islanders on March 25, 2009 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

Joe Sakic won two Stanley Cups during his tenure with the Avs. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Sakic, a 13-time All-Star, will formally announce his decision Thursday in a news conference.

Jamie Lundmark #45 of the Calgary Flames skates against the Edmonton Oilers on April 11, 2009 at Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- New Minnesota Wild center Kyle Brodziak has filed for salary arbitration.

Canucks re-sign D O'Brien Shane O'Brien The Vancouver Canucks re-signed defenceman Shane Oa Brien on Monday.

The Colorado Avalanche have signed six players, including forward David Jones, who had 13 points in an injury-marred season.

The Vancouver Canucks added depth at the goaltender position by signing free agent Andrew Raycroft on Monday.

On character alone, it probably would have been a good idea to bring back defenceman Jason Strudwick for another season.

The Sedin twins seem like decent guys from a distance, without much in the way of skeletons rattling around in the closet.

The free agent Mikael Samuelsson, right, has joined the Vancouver Canucks. The Swede has scored 86 goals in 466 NHL games.