Monthly Archives: July 2010

Ducks add minor-leaguer Trevor Smith.

Following through on his pledge to bolster the Ducks’ minor-league system, general manager Bob Murray signed center Trevor Smith to a one-year contract Friday. The 25-year-old is likely to start the season as a member of the Syracuse Crunch. Smith, … Continue reading

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Koivu discusses new contract, Selanne.

On Wednesday night, the day before Saku Koivu was set to become an unrestricted free agent, Ducks general manager Bob Murray thought that Koivu was a goner. The 35-year-old center admitted today that he had other offers from other teams, … Continue reading

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Conditioning camp roster announced.

The Ducks have invited 31 prospects to the team’s annual prospect summer conditioning camp from July 5-11 at Anaheim Ice. The camp will include both on-ice and off-ice workouts, as well as three scrimmages open to the public on Tuesday, … Continue reading

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Koivu agrees to 2-year, $5 million extension.

The Ducks have signed unrestricted free agent Saku Koivu to a 2-year extension worth $2.5 per year, keeping the center in Anaheim at a slight pay cut. Koivu, who turns 36 in November, joined the Ducks in 2009 on a … Continue reading

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Ducks sign Toni Lydman for 3 years. Update.

The Ducks have signed free agent Toni Lydman for three years, reportedly worth $3 million per season. The former Buffalo Sabres defenseman is known for his shot-blocking skill and physical defensive play. Lydman stands 6-foot-1 and ranked second on the … Continue reading

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NHL free agency chat time.

Join me (and a bunch of other hockey writers from around the country) NOW for a live chat as the NHL free-agent signings unfold: HPT Live: Free Agency Frenzy

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