Pens keep core intact, reload for 2008-09

Less than 24 hours after announcing the re-signings of both center Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Brooks Orpik, Pens' GM Ray Shero added Ruslan Fedotenko and Miroslav Satan to the mix, and signed Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year deal.

Rangers nab Naslund, Kalinin

The Rangers continued their remodeling by agreeing to terms with five-time All-Star Markus Naslund on a two-year deal and defenseman Dmitri Kalinin on a one-year pact. The deals spelt the end of Jaromir Jagr's tenure with the Rangers.

Blake, Sharks go swimming together

With Brian Campbell gone to Chicago, the San Jose Sharks bolstered their defense by signing free agent Rob Blake to a one-year contract. Blake has more than 700 career points and has scored more goals than any active NHL defenseman.

Hitchcock a Civil War enthusiast

How does one prepare for the rigours of battle in an NHL season? Ask Blue Jackets head coach Ken Hitchcock, who will be spending the Fourth of July weekend re-enacting Civil War battles.

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