| Canucks sign Edler to four-year extension
The Vancouver Canucks signed defenseman Alex
Edler to a four-year contract extension on Friday.
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| Senators' Alfredsson to have surgery
Ottawa Senators center Daniel Alfredsson will
undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, the team announced on Friday.
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| Stars open promising season at home vs. Blue Jackets
One season after a surprising march to the Western
Conference finals, the Dallas Stars open up their 2008-09 campaign with a home
test versus the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center.
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| Devils kick off season at home vs. Islanders
Last year, New Jersey didn't have a home game until October
27, but the Devils will begin their 2008-09 schedule at the Prudential Center
as they welcome the New York Islanders to Newark for an Atlantic Division
battle.
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| Rangers return to New York to host Blackhawks
The New York Rangers are back in North America for their
official home debut of the 2008-09 season, as they welcome the Chicago
Blackhawks to Madison Square Garden.
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| Hurricanes, Panthers square off at RBC Center
A pair of teams on quests to get back to the playoffs will
begin their 2008-09 seasons against each other tonight, as the Carolina
Hurricanes welcome the Florida Panthers for a Southeast Division battle at the
RBC Center.
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| Caps, Thrashers begin season in Atlanta
The Washington Capitals enter the 2008-09 campaign as
legitimate Stanley Cup contenders and will kick off the new season tonight
against the Southeast Division-rival Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena.
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| Habs begin 100th campaign in Buffalo
The Montreal Canadiens will open their 100th year of
existence on the road tonight against the Northeast Division-rival Buffalo
Sabres in the season opener for both clubs at HSBC Arena.
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| Predators, Blues to begin season with Central clash
If the Nashville Predators are to make the postseason for a
fifth straight season, they will likely have to do so without one of their top
performers from a year ago.
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| Sharks open promising season at home vs. Blue Jackets
One season after a surprising march to the Western
Conference finals, the Dallas Stars open up their 2008-09 campaign with a home
test versus the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center.
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