Veteran D Hill headed to Switzerland
Former NHL defenseman Sean Hill signed a one- year contract to play for Biel of the EHC Swiss hockey league on Thursday.
Wild buys out Parrish
The Minnesota Wild have bought out the three remaining years of forward Mark Parrish's contract, president and general manager Doug Risebrough announced Wednesday.
Wild waive veteran C Parrish
The Minnesota Wild placed forward Mark Parrish on unconditional waivers Tuesday, setting the stage for his imminent departure.

NHL Northwest
Team W L OTL Pts GF GA Home Away Div
Minnesota 44 28 10 98 223 218 25-11-5 19-17-5 17-11-4
Colorado 44 31 7 95 231 219 27-12-2 17-19-5 20-10-2
Calgary 42 30 10 94 229 227 21-11-9 21-19-1 16-12-4
Edmonton 41 35 6 88 235 251 23-17-1 18-18-5 13-16-3
Vancouver 39 33 10 88 213 215 21-15-5 18-18-5 14-13-5
 
Sakic decides to return for one more year with Avs
Joe Sakic has decided to play at least one more season and on Wednesday re-signed with the Colorado Avalanche.
Sharks sign D Vlasic to four-year extension
The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Marc- Edouard Vlasic to a four-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday. Per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sakic decision could come this week
Colorado Avalanche veteran center Joe Sakic might announce Thursday whether or not he will be back on the ice for a 20th season.
Flyers invite D Berard to training camp
Defenseman Bryan Berard will attend the Flyers' training camp in September on a try-out basis, Philadelphia general manager Paul Holmgren announced on Monday.
Blackhawks ink Aliu
The Chicago Blackhawks signed right wing Akim Aliu to a three-year contract on Monday.
Red Wings re-sign Downey
The Detroit Red Wings re-signed forward Aaron Downey to a one-year, two-way undisclosed contract Wednesday.
Pens' Whitney undergoes surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Whitney underwent surgery on his left foot Saturday and will miss at least the start of the 2008-09 season.
Coyotes ink Perreault
The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed center Joel Perreault to a two-year contract on Thursday.
Flyers extend head coach Stevens once more
The Philadelphia Flyers reached an agreement with head coach John Stevens on a two-year contract extension on Thursday.
Penguins break ground on new arena
The Pittsburgh Penguins broke ground on their new arena Thursday.



Canucks bring in Demitra
Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis announced Thursday the signing of free agent forward Pavol Demitra. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.
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