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Senators lose Alfredsson to Red Wings
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July 7, 2013, Sunday
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DANIEL Alfredsson bolted from the Ottawa Senators to sign with the Detroit Red Wings, sensing that was the best move he could make in his drive to win a championship before his National Hockey League career ends.
"It's all about trying to get the Stanley Cup," the Swedish star said.
It is for Jarome Iginla, too.
Iginla signed a one-year deal with the Eastern Conference champions Boston Bruins on Friday night. The longtime Calgary Flames and short-time Pittsburgh Penguins forward will make US$1.8 million guaranteed and can make up to US$6 million with Boston.
The Senators, refusing to settle after losing Alfredsson, responded with a bold move to acquire Bobby Ryan from the Anaheim Ducks.
Ottawa sent forwards Jakob Silfverbeg, Stefan Noesen and its first-round pick in next year's NHL draft to the Ducks for the four-time 30-goal scorer. The 26-year-old Ryan has two years left on a five-year, US$25 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets were among the big spenders on Friday, signing Nathan Horton to a US$37.1 million, seven-year contract.
Detroit, like Columbus, is heading to the Eastern Conference next season. The Red Wings made moves to try to extend their postseason streak to 23 seasons and reach the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since 2009.
Soon after adding Alfredsson, 40, the Red Wings agreed to terms on a US$24.5 million, five-year deal with 30-year-old center Stephen Weiss.
"It's all about trying to get the Stanley Cup," the Swedish star said.
It is for Jarome Iginla, too.
Iginla signed a one-year deal with the Eastern Conference champions Boston Bruins on Friday night. The longtime Calgary Flames and short-time Pittsburgh Penguins forward will make US$1.8 million guaranteed and can make up to US$6 million with Boston.
The Senators, refusing to settle after losing Alfredsson, responded with a bold move to acquire Bobby Ryan from the Anaheim Ducks.
Ottawa sent forwards Jakob Silfverbeg, Stefan Noesen and its first-round pick in next year's NHL draft to the Ducks for the four-time 30-goal scorer. The 26-year-old Ryan has two years left on a five-year, US$25 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets were among the big spenders on Friday, signing Nathan Horton to a US$37.1 million, seven-year contract.
Detroit, like Columbus, is heading to the Eastern Conference next season. The Red Wings made moves to try to extend their postseason streak to 23 seasons and reach the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since 2009.
Soon after adding Alfredsson, 40, the Red Wings agreed to terms on a US$24.5 million, five-year deal with 30-year-old center Stephen Weiss.
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