Package deal: Zach Parise, Ryan Suter sign 13-year, $98 million deals with …

Yahoo! Sport

The Minnesota Wild are the big winners of NHL free agency as they've signed Zach Parise and Ryan Suter on the Fourth of July. From Yahoo! Sports: The Philadelphia Flyers were observing July celebrations when they learned that New Jersey Devils forward Zach Parise and Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Suter had both chosen to sign [...]

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Minnesota Wild land Zach Parise, Ryan Suter

USA TODAY

Ryan Suter turned down Hockeytown for a bunch of lakes. He turned down the Red Wings. Worse of all, he turned down Mike Illitch and $90 million. And few can turn down Mr. Illitch. Every team in the NHL with cap space to do so would like to add Parise, the biggest name on the [...]

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Lamoriello keeping Devils grounded

ESPN

The Los Angeles Kings have charged their way to the brink of a Stanley Cup championship with one of the most impressive playoff runs in recent memory, but the New Jersey Devils aren't going down without a fight. The Devils fourth line of Ryan Carter, Stephen Gionta, and Steve Bernier has been a source of [...]

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Thomas confirms that he won't play

Boston.com

At this point, it's not exactly a secret — Tim Thomas has decided to take the 2012-13 season off. His reasoning? He's focusing on what he calls the "three Fs" — friends, family and faith. Thomas was a stalwart for the Bruins in AP By Mike Loftus So Tim Thomas has filled us in. Via [...]

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Free Press: Nicklas Lidstrom to retire Thursday

USA TODAY

Nick Lidstrom's decision about whether to return for a final decision could have a major impact on the future of Ryan Suter. Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom will announce his retirement at a press conference Thursday, according to a report from TSN NHL analyst Aaron Ward. According to source,Nic Lidstrom Expected to speak are [...]

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