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• Thrashers sign F Modin for one year

The Atlanta Thrashers have signed free agent forward Fredrik Modin, giving the team another veteran with experience in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Atlanta Thrashers - Stanley Cup - National Hockey League - Hockey - Sports

• Wild center James Sheppard fractures left kneecap

Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard has a fractured left kneecap and there is no timetable for his return. James Sheppard - Minnesota Wild - Minnesota - United States - Sports

• Canadiens sign veteran center Halpern

The Montreal Canadiens have signed veteran center Jeff Halpern to a one-year contract for $600,000. Montreal Canadiens - Canada - Quebec - Metro Areas - Montreal

• Cheechoo accepts invitation to Stars camp

The Dallas Stars are inviting Jonathan Cheechoo, a former 56-goal scorer, to training camp. Dallas Stars - Training camp - National Hockey League - Sports - Hockey

• Fedotenko to attend Rangers camp?
• Blackhawks promote Bowman to VP/GM

General manager Stan Bowman has been promoted to vice president/general manager in a series of moves by the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. Stan Bowman - Stanley Cup - Chicago Blackhawks - Sports - Hockey

• NHL OKs Kovalchuk's 2nd deal with Devils

The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils. New Jersey Devil - Ilya Kovalchuk - National Hockey League - sport - Hockey

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• Report: NHL, NHLPA agree to new rules

A source close to the Ilya Kovalchuk contract situation confirmed to THN.com the league and the NHLPA have agreed to implement new rules governing the parameters of long-term contracts. Ilya Kovalchuk - National Hockey League - New Jersey Devil - Sports - Contract

• Penguins sign F Mike Comrie to $500,000 contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Mike Comrie to a $500,000, one-year contract, giving them a proven scorer who might be capable of playing on one of their top three lines. Pittsburgh Penguins - Mike Comrie - National Hockey League - Hockey - Ice Hockey

• Sharks sign G Niemi to one-year deal

The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi. San Jose Sharks - anttiniemi - Sport - Chicago Blackhawks - Hockey