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• Ilya Kovalchuk decision deadline for contract extended to Friday

  The deadline to accept or reject Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract offer from the New Jersey Devils was extended from Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET to Friday at the same time, the NHL said via statement on its website.

• Montreal Canadiens re-sign goalie Carey Price to two-year contract

  The Canadiens have re-signed restricted free-agent goalie Carey Price to a two-year contract.

• Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jordan Staal expected to miss start of training camp

  Penguins forward Jordan Staal is expected to miss the start of training camp as he recovers from an infection to his right foot, which was severely injured during the NHL playoffs.

• Antti Niemi signs with San Jose Sharks

  The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi.

• Nashville Predators owners complete purchase of Williams "Boots" Del Biaggio III's shares

  The Predators owners have completed a purchase of the 26 percent stake in the team held by the bankrupt estate of a California financier jailed for fraud.

• Colorado Avalanche sign forward Chris Stewart to two-year contract

  The Avalanche remain committed to their youth movement, signing forward Chris Stewart to a two-year deal.

• Sources: Matt Hulsizer emerges as possible buyer for Phoenix Coyotes

  The Phoenix Coyotes have another interested buyer, sources told ESPN.com.

• Longtime San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison steps down

  Sharks CEO Greg Jamison is stepping down from his job running the day-to-day operations of the club.

• Jacques Demers needs third operation after botched hernia procedure

  Jacques Demers, the former NHL coach turned Canadian Senator, said he will have a third operation after nearly dying during a botched hernia procedure.

• Chris Chelios retires after 26 NHL seasons, three Stanley Cups

  Chris Chelios finally is retiring at the age of 48 after 26 NHL seasons and three Stanley Cups.

• Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin sentenced to 30 days in jail stemming from Arizona drunken-driving conviction

  Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin has been sentenced to 30 days in jail stemming from his Arizona drunken-driving conviction.

• Source: Boston Bruins still 'actively shopping' Marc Savard

  The Bruins are still shopping Marc Savard, but a probe into his contract is bogging down their efforts, a source said.

• Dallas Stars still awaiting decision from Jere Lehtinen

  Dallas Stars general manager Joe Nieuwendyk said there is still no decision from winger Jere Lehtinen, who is deciding if he wants to play his 15th NHL season.

• Chicago Blackhawks sign 2009 draft pick Brandon Pirri

  The Blackhawks signed 2009 draft pick Brandon Pirri to a three-year deal.

• New York Islanders sign captain Doug Weight to one-year deal

  The Islanders signed team captain Doug Weight to a one-year contract.