Hasek Ends Storied Career After Red Wings Cup
Dominator Dominik Hasek announces retirement from professional hockey at 37 after winning the Stanley Cup with Detroit. He says lack of fire to compete at his expected level ends a 21 year career, leaving Detroit to search for a new goalie while Yzerman hints at payroll moves. The Red Wings defeated Carolina 4 1 in Game 5 to clinch the title.
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Hasek retirement shifts Leafs Curtis Joseph talks
Dominik Hasek's retirement does not end contract talks with the Toronto Maple Leafs says Curtis Joseph's agent Don Meehan. Joseph faces unrestricted free agency next Monday and would be a top market option if he does not re-sign with Toronto. Detroit officials noted Hasek's retirement could influence their own planning.
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Dominator Hasek retires after storied NHL career
Dominik Hasek announces retirement at 37. The Czech goaltender, a six time Vezina winner and Hart Trophy recipient, won the 1998 Olympic gold with team Nagano and the 2002 Stanley Cup with Detroit after a long NHL road from Chicago to Buffalo. He is married to Alena with two children.
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Cassidy named Capitals head coach at 37
Bruce Cassidy, Ottawa born at 37, is introduced as Washington Capitals head coach. The former AHL coach of the year with Grand Rapids Griffins becomes the second-youngest NHL bench boss and faces stars like Jaromir Jagr as the Capitals aim to regain playoff form after a ninth place finish.
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Bruins acquire goaltender Steve Shields from Ducks
The Boston Bruins obtain goalie Steve Shields from Anaheim for a third-round pick in 2003. Shields, 29, split last season with a 9-20-2 record and a 2.67 GAA for a .907 save, has 189 career games with a 64-83-29 record and a 2.56 GAA. He is signed to a new $2 million deal. Dafoe heads toward free agency.
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Raptors weigh draft options amid financial squeeze
Toronto GM Glen Grunwald debates drafting at 20 or trading down as the Raptors face budget pressures from last summer’s $220 million signings. The team eyeing a European stash like Jiri Welsch while weighing money versus talent.
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