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Newly signed Granlund: Wild 'can do some damage' in playoffs

Newly signed Granlund: Wild 'can do some damage' in playoffs

This off-season for the Minnesota Wild was never going to be about making major additions. This was simply the summer of maintenance and sustenance, with a new contract for Mikael Granlund one of the biggest priorities.
Wild, Granlund agree to 3-year, $17.24 million contract

Wild, Granlund agree to 3-year, $17.24 million contract

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms with standout forward Mikael Granlund on a three-year, $17.25 million contract.
Hurricanes, D Pesce agree to 6-year contract extension

Hurricanes, D Pesce agree to 6-year contract extension

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes and defenceman Brett Pesce have agreed to a six-year contract extension. Under terms of the deal announced Tuesday and taking effect in 2018-19, Pesce will make $4.025 million per season.
Karmanos seeking $500M in sale of NHL's Hurricanes

Karmanos seeking $500M in sale of NHL's Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. says he wants to sell his team for about $500 million.
Sabres hire ex-NHLer Komisarek as player development coach

Sabres hire ex-NHLer Komisarek as player development coach

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have hired former NHL defenceman Mike Komisarek as a player development coach. Komisarek becomes the latest addition to first-time head coach Phil Housley's staff.
Sabres avoid arbitration by signing Beaulieu to 2-year deal

Sabres avoid arbitration by signing Beaulieu to 2-year deal

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Newly acquired Buffalo Sabres defenceman Nathan Beaulieu has agreed to a two-year, $4.8 million deal in foregoing the opportunity to have his contract determined at an arbitration hearing.
Signed for 5 years with Wild, now Niederreiter can relax

Signed for 5 years with Wild, now Niederreiter can relax

Nino Niederreiter has been bold enough with his hobbies to ride on the outside of an airplane . On the ice, he plays a fearless game with a thick frame that's tough to knock off the puck around the net.
Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella gets 1-year extension

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella gets 1-year extension

COLUMBUS, Ohio — John Tortorella of the Columbus Blue Jackets is getting a one-year contract extension following a season in which he was the NHL's Coach of the Year. General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced the move Monday.
Former Montreal defenceman Markov signs with Russian club

Former Montreal defenceman Markov signs with Russian club

MOSCOW — Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov has signed with Russian club Ak Bars Kazan.
Wild, Niederreiter agree to 5-year, $26.25 million contract

Wild, Niederreiter agree to 5-year, $26.25 million contract

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms with right wing Nino Niederreiter on a five-year, $26.25 million contract.