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Carolina
'Canes sign Melichar, give Pitkanen $12M contract
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes found the physical defenseman they've been looking for, while also signing another addition to the team's blue line....

Hurricanes trade Cole to Oilers for Pitkanen

Hurricanes sign F Tuomo Ruutu to 1-year deal


Washington
Caps make deals with D Mike Green, G Jose Theodore
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Capitals are keeping the dynamic young star with the oh-my-gosh end-to-end moves, but not the goaltender whose outstanding play helped lead the late surge to the playoffs....


Tampa Bay
Lightning sign veteran forward Recchi, 2 others
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Mark Recchi signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, part of a massive roster overhaul for a team with new owners and a new coach after finishing with the worst record in the NHL....

Sharks acquire top defenseman Boyle from Lightning

Lightning get short-term rights to Malone, Roberts

Stamkos eager to meet expectations with Lightning

Melrose leaves booth to become Lightning coach


Florida
Panthers sign LW Stillman
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -- The Florida Panthers signed forward Cory Stillman to a three-year, $10.6 million deal on Tuesday, shortly after the start of NHL free agency Tuesday....

Panthers trade captain Jokinen to Coyotes


Atlanta
Thrashers sign free-agent defenseman Hainsey
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent defenseman Ron Hainsey on Wednesday, adding size and youth to their blue line....

Thrashers hire John Anderson as coach


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