Weekly NHL Roundup

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There has been a lot of action around the NHL lately.  Here is a brief rundown of events around the league this last week.

Today - Selanne to participate in Ducks Camp
Teemu Selanne has signed a tryout agreement with the Anaheim Ducks.  Contract negotiations are still underway between the Ducks and Selanne.

Today - NHL approves Staal contract
The NHL have approved the contract between Eric Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes.  The NHL had requested adjustments be made to the wording of the deal.

Today - Zubov our 4-8 weeks
Zubov underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Thursday and will be re-evaluated by the Stars in four weeks, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Sept 18 - Captain Lecavalier
The Tampa Bay Lightning have named All-Star center Vincent Lecavalier captain.  Lecavalier, who will be entering his 10th NHL season signed an 11-year $85 million contract in July.

Sept 18 - Pominville gets 5-year extension
The Buffalo Sabres inked Jason Pominville to a 5-year extension worth $26.5 million.  Pominville finally found a place for himself on the Sabres after almost being dropped before the 05-06 season when the Sabres placed him on waivers.

Sept 18 - Flyers sign G Aubin
The Philadelphia Flyers signed veteran goaltender Jean-Sebastien Aubin to a one-year contract Thursday.  Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sept 18 - Hatcher on IR
Derian Hatcher will not participate when the Philadelphia Flyers open training camp on Saturday. Instead, the veteran defenseman will be headed to injured reserve, according to general manager Paul Holmgren on Thursday.

Sept 17 - McCarty re-signs with Wings
McCarty on Wednesday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings.  Financial terms were not disclosed.

Sept 16 - Roy’s son pleads not guilty
The son of Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy pleaded not guilty to assault Tuesday for his attack on a player last March during a game in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

Sept 15 - Kings sign Stoll & Richardson
The Kings signed restricted free agent centres Jarret Stoll and Brad Richardson on Monday.  Stoll got a four-year deal, while Richardson signed a two-year contract. Stoll was acquired by the Kings with defenceman Matt Greene from Edmonton in exchange for Lubomir Visnovsky in June. Stoll had 14 goals and 22 assists in 81 games for the Oilers last season. He played on their 2006 team that lost in the Stanley Cup finals.

Sept 15 - Nittymaki out 4-6 weeks
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Antero Niittymaki will be sidelined four-to-six weeks after having surgery on his left hip, according to a report posted Monday on the team’s website.

Sept 15 - Hurricanes ink Matt Murley
The Carolina Hurricanes signed left wing Matt Murley to a one-year contract Monday.  Assistant general manager Ron Francis said the deal will pay Murley $500,000 at the NHL level or $100,000 if he is sent to the minors for the 2008-09 season. He has a minimum guaranteed total salary of $125,000.

Sept 12 - Filatov to miss rookie camp
Nikita Filatov of the Blue Jackets will miss the team’s rookie camp in Traverse City, Mich., this weekend because of a lower leg injury.