Wild gain cap room by letting Mark Parrish go

AP - Wed Jul 30, 8:17 PM ET

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Mark Parrish's homecoming didn't work out. The Minnesota Wild bought out the final three years of the right winger's contract on Wednesday, ending Parrish's frustrating return to his hometown market. Parrish cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent.

Red Wings re-sign F Filppula to $15M, 5-year deal

AP - Wed Jul 30, 5:19 PM ET

DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings made a subtle move Wednesday that could prove to be a spectacular one if Valtteri Filppula lives up to his potential. Filppula signed a $15 million, five-year contract with the Red Wings that keeps a talented forward on the roster for a while.

Top NHL draft pick Stamkos signs with Lightning

AP - Tue Jul 29, 8:42 PM ET

TAMPA, Fla. - Steven Stamkos can hardly wait to get started for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, already penciled in as the team's second-line center, signed a three-year, $2.625 million contract that could be worth up to $11.175 million with incentives.

Bruins buy out right wing Murray's contract

AP - Sat Jul 26, 11:58 PM ET

BOSTON - The Boston Bruins bought out the final year of veteran right-winger Glen Murray's contract Saturday.

Wild sign Bouchard to $20.4 million contract

AP - Sat Jul 26, 11:46 PM ET After trying to trade him earlier this summer, the Minnesota Wild avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Pierre-Marc Bouchard by re-signing the right wing to a five-year, $20.4

Ducks coach Randy Carlyle signs 2-year extension

AP - Wed Jul 23, 6:33 PM ET

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Randy Carlyle, who coached the Anaheim Ducks to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007, signed a two-year extension Wednesday. Financial terms were not announced.

Penguins, coach Therrien agree on 3-year contract

AP - Sat Jul 19, 3:03 AM ET

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins' march to the Stanley Cup finals has paid off for coach Michel Therrien, who agreed to a new three-year contract on Friday.