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12-year contract is for $62.8 million
Published on Thursday, Jul 02, 2009
From Beacon Journal wire services
The Chicago Blackhawks dipped deep into the NHL free-agent market by signing star forward Marian Hossa away from the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday with a 12-year, $62.8 million contract. Hossa, who surprisingly took a one-year deal with the defending champion Red Wings last summer, cashed in this time.
The four-time All-Star and 11-year NHL veteran has played on the Stanley Cup runner-up the last two seasons — while with the Penguins he lost to the Red Wings and this year with Detroit, he fell to Pittsburgh in the rematch. The young Blackhawks are his fourth team since 2008.
Chicago also signed center Tomas Kopecky, who, like Hossa, played last season with the Red Wings. He was knocked out of the playoffs after sustaining facial injuries during a fight with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin.
''To add Marian, an elite and world-class player, and Tomas, a Stanley Cup champion, to our exciting young core reinforces our commitment to try to win the Stanley Cup,'' general manager Dale Tallon said.
The Blackhawks were hoping to re-sign last year's leading scorer, Martin Havlat, who is also a free agent.
More hockey: Deals made
• Daniel and Henrik Sedin have agreed to five-year contract extensions with the Vancouver Canucks. . . . Minnesota Wild's cornerstone forward, Marian Gaborik, is officially a free agent. . . . The Maple Leafs signed former New York Rangers enforcer Colton Orr to a four-year deal. The Rangers are hitting back by plucking top enforcer Donald Brashear away from the Washington Capitals. . . . The Capitals signed free-agent right winger Mike Knuble to a two-year deal worth $5.6 million. . . . The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Andy Greene. . . . Free agent defenseman Mattias Ohlund has signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning. . . . Defenseman Steve Montador agreed to a two-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres. . . . Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer is staying in Anaheim after signing a one-year deal worth $6 million plus bonuses. . . . The Florida Panthers agreed to a six-year contract extension with forward David Booth. . . . The St. Louis Blues, seeking to add depth at the goaltender position, have signed free-agent Ty Conklin, who played for Detroit last season. . . . The Islanders signed Dwayne Roloson to a two-year, $5 million contract, luring him away from the Edmonton Oilers. . . . Edmonton signed Nikolai Khabibulin to a four-year, 15-million deal. . . . The Colorado Avalanche have signed free agent goalie Craig Anderson, who played with the Florida Panthers, to a two-year contract. . . . The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping Erik Cole, agreeing to a two-year deal with the physical forward. . . . The Nashville Predators have re-signed forward Joel Ward to a two-year, $3 million contract. . . . Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract. . . . The Pittsburgh Penguins signed checking-line forward Mike Rupp to a $1.6 million, two-year contract. . . . The Phoenix Coyotes signed free-agent center Vern Fiddler to a two-year contract.
Soccer: U.S. to expand roster
• The U.S. is allowed to expand its roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup by seven players to 30.
• Brazil ended Spain's one-year reign as the world's top soccer team and the U.S. moved up two spots to No. 12, the highest ranking for the Americans in three years.
Swimming: Torres to have surgery
• Dara Torres plans to have major surgery on her arthritic left knee at the end of the summer.
• Spain's Aschwin Wildeboer Faber has set a world record in the 100-meter backstroke with a 52.38-second leg in the 4x100 medley relay final at the Mediterranean Games.
Other: Former boxer found dead
• Alexis Arguello, who fought in one of boxing's most classic brawls, was found dead at his home. The La Prensa newspaper reported Arguello — elected mayor of Managua, Nicaragua, last year — was found with a gunshot wound to the chest. The 57-year-old Arguello retired in 1995 with a record of 82-8 with 65 knockouts and was a champion in three weight divisions. He was perhaps best known for two thrilling battles with Aaron Pryor and fights with Ray Mancini, Bobby Chacon and Ruben Olivares.
• The namesake of the LPGA's Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic says there's a ''50-50'' chance that the tournament would be back for a 26th time next year. The title sponsor's contract runs out after this tournament, which begins today at Highland Meadows Golf Club in suburban Toledo. Farr is famous for his role as a reluctant corporal on the hit TV show M.A.S.H.
• Dutch cyclist Thomas Dekker will not take part in the Tour de France after testing positive for the illegal blood-booster EPO.
From Beacon Journal wire services
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