Red Wings re-sign defenceman Stuart

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Retaining the Defense
Published 7/1/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... I can’t say much now, but I’m glad to see the Wings bring back Brad Stuart. The four-year deal really solidifies the defense for the coming post-Lidstrom reality. Stuart fits in well with the team and brings a nice element of physicality that goes great with Kronwall. ...

The NHL Free Agent Frenzy at This Hour ...
Published 7/1/2008 by Eric McErlain at FanHouse
... for Gilbert Brule, and also acquired Erik Cole from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Joni Pitkanen. Click here for details. Meanwhile, Carolina also signed ex-RSL defenseman Anton Babchuk. Tampa Bay snagged winger Radim Vrbata away from Phoeinix. The Anaheim Ducks signed winger Corey Perry to a contract extension. The Calgary Flames obtained Rene Bourque from the Chicago Blackhawks. The Red Wings have re-signed defenseman Brad Stuart. Pat Lackey already wrote about Evgeni Malkin, but ...

Ken Holland is a Mad Genius (I Hope)
Published 7/2/2008 by Steph (noreply@blogger.com) at NO PUN INTENDED
... After the Lilja signing, the chances of the Wings resigning UFA Brad Stuart, acquired from LA at the trade deadlline this past season, seemed slim. By the morning of trade deadline day, he was still unsigned and it seemed likely that he'd hit the free agent market where he could possibly make quite a bit more than Detroit was willing to offer. And then, just before noon, the news hit that he had indeed agreed to come back. The contract is for four years averaging $3.75 million per season - a little more than the Wings wanted to give and ...

G.J. Berg: A fortnight or so around the hockey world
Published 7/9/2008 by GJ Berg (noreply@blogger.com) at Sharkspage
... or extending their stay: Steve Bernier is traded to the Vancouver Canucks; then signs offer sheet from St Louis Blues which is matched by Canucks Brian Campbell signs eight year deal with Chicago Blackhawks Josh Gorges signs three year deal with Montreal Canadiens Owen Nolan signs two year deal with Minnesota Wild Patrick Rissmiller signs one year deal with New York Rangers Brad Stuart signs four year deal to stay with Detroit Red Wings