31-8-2008 Peter Forsberg agrees on a contract with Philadelphia Flyers.
Peter Forsberg has signed a $6,000,000 per year, 1 year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. Detailed financial terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Sweden, Peter Forsberg was originally drafted to the NHL by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 720 NHL games during his career, notching 256 goals and adding 608 assists along with 592 penalty minutes. The 35 year old center is getting ready for the upcoming season.
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30-8-2008 Kenny Jönsson agrees on a contract with Colorado Avalanche.
Kenny Jönsson has signed a $3,500,000 per year, 3 year deal with the Colorado Avalanche. Detailed financial terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Sweden, Kenny Jönsson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1st round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 686 NHL games during his career, notching 63 goals and adding 204 assists along with 298 penalty minutes. The 33 year old defenseman is expecting a good season for the team.
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29-8-2008 Jaromir Jagr agrees on a contract with Atlanta Thrashers.
Jaromir Jagr has signed a $13,000,000 per year, 1 year deal with the Atlanta Thrashers. Detailed financial terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Czech, Jaromir Jagr was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 1990 entry draft. He has appeared in 1191 NHL games during his career, notching 630 goals and adding 873 assists along with 790 penalty minutes. The 36 year old right wing is eagerly waiting to hit the ice once the season starts.