Monthly Archives: July 2011

Ducks bulk up with Jacques.

The Ducks added another possible piece to their bottom-six forward picture Wednesday with the signing of free agent left wing Jean-Francois Jacques. The 26-year-old gets a one-year contract worth $650,000 in the NHL and $105,000 in the AHL. Known more … Continue reading

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Ducks sign AHL D-man Bryan Rodney.

Charlotte Checkers captain Bryan Rodney was 10th among AHL defenseman last season in points (47) and tied for fourth in power-play points (29). The Syracuse Crunch defense was relatively young and low on offensive-minded players last season, making today’s signing … Continue reading

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Sexton elects arbitration.

Right wing Dan Sexton was one of 23 NHL players who elected arbitration today. Sexton, 24, appeared in 47 games in his second NHL season, scoring four goals and 13 points while averaging 11:35 per game. His season was marked … Continue reading

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Schultz opts for the patient route.

It’s not always easy being a bona fide NHL prospect. It’s not easy when you have chosen the NCAA route over the junior route, reducing your options to the all-or-nothing proposition of staying in school or turning pro. It’s not … Continue reading

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Ducks invest in Gordon.

Andrew Gordon is a prolific Twitter user, part-time blogger, and on Saturday became the first player signed by the Ducks since free agency began at 9 a.m. Monday. The 25-year-old right wing has had success scoring at the American Hockey … Continue reading

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Ducks acquire Foster from Edmonton for Sutton.

The Ducks’ first move on the first day of free agency was not a free-agent signing but a trade. Veteran defenseman Kurtis Foster arrives from Edmonton in exchange for Andy Sutton, whose disappointing tenure in Anaheim ends after one season. … Continue reading

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Free agency live chat.

Since news breaks before it can be blogged, I invite you to keep your browser glued to this chat room beginning at 9 a.m. today. What I know about NHL free agents, trades and buyouts will go here, so feel … Continue reading

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