Hurricanes sign Kidd to extension

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Hurricanes signed goaltender Trevor Kidd to a two year, $4.4 million contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. Kidd will earn $1.5 million this season. Kidd, 26, is 6-9-3 with a 2.75 goals against average and two shutouts in 19 games this season serving as the backup to Arturs Irbe.

Blackhawks fire Graham

CHICAGO - So what do you do when your team is struggling? Fire the coach, of course. That's just what the Chicago Blackhawks did recently. Dirk Graham, who has led the Hawks to their worst record in 42 years as coach, was fired Monday. Assistant coach Lorne Molleken will replace Graham as interim coach. Denis Savard will stay on as assistant coach. Graham will remain with the Blackhawks organization, team officials said, although his new position was unclear.

Sure, Graham didn't have mad NHL coaching experience, but could the blame for the team's poor performance be entirely his fault? Doubtful. Other than Amonte and Chelios, the team is severly lacking quality players. Players with character. Zhamnov a Blackhawk? That's not just a problem, it should be a crime.

Mario Lemieux meets with Marino lawyer

PITTSBURGH - Former Pittsburgh Penguins star Mario Lemieux, who is working on a proposal to take over the bankrupt franchise, will meet Tuesday with team co-owner and Roger Marino's lawyer. The session will be used to discuss the $26.2 million in deferred compensation owed Lemieux. It's very likely that Lemieux will receive the majority of his compensation in the form of team equity after the team is reorganized.

Former Islanders owner Spano arrested

Former Islanders owner John Spano was arrested by federal agents after he was accused of writing two worthless rent checks for $10,000. He is in custody and probably will be moved to the Metropolitan Detention Center, which is a federal prison in Brooklyn. Though Spano wasn't charged with a crime, prosecutors argued that his actions violated conditions of his bail.

TRANSACTIONS

Tuesday, February 23

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim: Sent C Johan Davidsson to Cincinnati (AHL).
Carolina Hurricanes: Signed G Trevor Kidd to a multiyear contract extension.
Florida Panthers: Reassigned G Randy Petruk from New Haven (AHL) to Florida (ECHL).
Nashville Predators: Recalled RW Rob Valicevic from loan to Houston (IHL).
Phoenix Coyotes: Sent LW Joe Dziedzic and C J.F. Jomphe to Springfield (AHL).

Monday, February 22

Chicago Blackhawks: Reassigned coach Dirk Graham within the organization. Named Lorne Molleken interim coach and Trent Yawney assistant coach. Reassigned LW Frank "The Animal" Bialowas from Portland (AHL) to Indianapolis (IHL).
Colorado Avalanche: Recalled G Marc Denis from Hershey (AHL).
Edmonton Oilers: Recalled G Steve Passmore, C Chris Ferraro and LW Dan LaCouture from Hamilton (AHL). Sent C Boyd Devereaux and D Todd Reirden to Hamilton. Reassigned G Chris Wickenheiser from Hamilton (AHL) to New Orleans (ECHL).
Florida Panthers: Sent G Todd MacDonald to New Haven (AHL).
New York Rangers: Reassigned C Chris Winnes from Manitoba (IHL) to Hartford (AHL). Acquired F Chris Kenady from the St. Louis Blues to complete Feb. 13 trade for Ds Jeff Finley and Geoff Smith. Sent Kenady to Hartford.
Ottawa Senators: Recalled D Radim Bicanek from loan to Grand Rapids (IHL).
Phoenix Coyotes: Recalled Cs J.F. Jomphe and Trevor Letowski from Springfield (AHL). Reassigned D Dan Focht from Mississippi (ECHL) to Springfield.

Sunday, February 21

Calgary Flames: Recalled D Chris O'Sullivan and C Eric Landry from Saint John (AHL).
Carolina Hurricanes: Recalled C Craig MacDonald from New Haven (AHL).

Saturday, February 20

None reported.

Friday, February 19

Carolina Hurricanes: Sent F Shane Willis to New Haven (AHL).

Thursday, February 18

Buffalo Sabres: Recalled G Martin Biron from Rochester (AHL). Placed D Jay McKee on injured reserve, retroactive to February 13, with a bruised foot.
Los Angeles Kings: Reassigned C Donald MacLean from Springfield (AHL) to Grand Rapids (IHL) for the remainder of the season.
Phoenix Coyotes: Sent C Trevor Letowski to Springfield (AHL). Recalled C Rob Murray from Springfield.
Vancouver Canucks: Acquired C Steve Washburn off waivers from the Florida Panthers.

Wednesday, February 17

Boston Bruins: Sent RW Landon Wilson to Providence (AHL).
Colorado Avalanche: Sent RW Scott Parker to Hershey (AHL).
Phoenix Coyotes: Sent G Jimmy Waite and D Jason Doig to Springfield (AHL) for conditioning. Recalled G Robert Esche from Springfield. Reassigned D Dan Focht from Springfield to Mississippi (ECHL).
St. Louis Blues: Recalled G Scott Roche from Worcester (AHL).
San Jose Sharks: Recalled D Shawn Heins from loan to the Canadian National Team.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Acquired RW David Nemirovsky from the Florida Panthers for D Jeff Ware.

Tuesday, February 16

Calgary Flames: Signed D Phil Housley to a contract extension through the 1999-2000 season.
Chicago Blackhawks: Recalled D Bryan Muir from Portland (AHL).
Florida Panthers: Recalled D Dan Boyle from Kentucky (AHL). Waived C Steve Washburn.
Montreal Canadiens: Sent G Jose Theodore to Fredericton (AHL).
Nashville Predators: Sent D Karlis Skrastins to Milwaukee (IHL) and D Rob Zettler to Utah (IHL).
New York Rangers: Recalled D Adam Smith from loan to Grand Rapids (IHL). Sent D Lee Sorochan to Hartford (AHL).
San Jose Sharks: Recalled C Jarrod Skalde from Kentucky (AHL).
St. Louis Blues: Recalled G Scott Roche from Worcester (AHL).
Vancouver Canucks: Acquired C Darby Hendrickson from the Toronto Maple Leafs for defenseman Chris McAllister.

Monday, February 15

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim: Recalled D Dan Trebil from Cincinnati (AHL).
Florida Panthers: Placed D Bret Hedican on injured reserve; recalled G Todd MacDonald and D Peter Ratchuk from New Haven (AHL).
St. Louis Blues: Reassigned G Scott Roche from Peoria (ECHL) to Worcester (AHL).
Vancouver Canucks: Reassigned D Clint Cabana from Augusta (ECHL) to Syracuse (AHL).

Sunday, February 14

Calgary Flames: Reassigned RW John Tripp from Saint John (AHL) to Johnstown (ECHL)
New Jersey Devils: Reassigned right wing from Albany (AHL) to Augusta (ECHL).
St. Louis Blues: Recalled G Brent Johnson from Worcester (AHL). Sent D Rory Fitzpatrick to Worcester.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Signed minor league free agent C Robert Petrovicky from Grand Rapids (IHL).
Vancouver Canucks: Reassigned G Tim Keyes from Augusta (ECHL) to Albany (AHL).

Saturday, February 13

Buffalo Sabres: Recalled C Erik Rasmussen from Rochester (AHL).
Calgary Flames: Sent D Chris O'Sullivan to Saint John (AHL).
St. Louis Blues: Acquired Ds Jeff Finley and Geoff Smith from the New York Rangers for future considerations. Sent Smith to Worcester (AHL).
Tampa Bay Lightning: Recalled D Karel Betik from Cleveland (IHL).

Friday, February 12

NHL: Suspended San Jose Sharks RW Brantt Myhres 12 games for leaving the bench and butt-ending Kings' Mattias Norstrom on Feb. 6.
Boston Bruins: Reassigned D Shane Belter from Greenville (ECHL) to Providence (AHL).
New York Rangers: Acquired LW Eric Lacroix from the Los Angeles Kings for C Sean Pronger.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Recalled G Jean-Sebastien Aubin from Kansas City (IHL). Reassigned D Tom O'Connor from Syracuse (AHL) to Wheeling (ECHL).
Toronto Maple Leafs: Reassigned G Francis Larivee from St. John's (AHL) to Huntington (ECHL).
Vancouver Canucks: Reassigned G Tim Keyes from Syracuse (AHL) to Augusta (ECHL).

Thursday, February 11

New York Islanders: Sent D Dean Malkoc to Lowell (AHL).
Philadelphia Flyers: Sent LW/D Sean O'Brien to Philadelphia (AHL).
San Jose Sharks: Sent G Terry Friesen to Richmond (ECHL).
Tampa Bay Lightning: Assigned D Sami Helenius to Las Vegas (IHL).

Wednesday, February 10

Boston Bruins: Recalled C Mattias Timander from Providence (AHL).
Philadelphia Flyers: Acquired LW Sean O'Brien from the Pittsburgh Penguins for future considerations. Reassigned O'Brien from Syracuse (AHL) to Philadelphia (AHL). Announced the retirement of Philadelphia (AHL) D John Stevens.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Sent D Mike McBain to Cleveland (IHL). Recalled C Xavier Deslisle from Cleveland.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Sent G Jeff Reese to St. John's (AHL).

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