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Memorial service held for ex-GM PollockMemorial service held for ex-GM Pollock

Jean Beliveau, Senator Frank Mahovlich and Scotty Bowman were among the mourners Monday at a memorial service for Sam Pollock, the former general manager who built the Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup dynasties in the 1960s and 1970s. Dickie Moore, along with former Canadiens coach Claude Ruel and others from the organization, joined about 150 people in attendance at the one-hour service at St.

Jackets C Svitov signs with Russian teamJackets C Svitov signs with Russian team

Blue Jackets center Alexander Svitov joined a Russian team six weeks after signing a two-year contract extension with Columbus. Columbus general manager Scott Howson said Svitov signed with his hometown team Avangard Omsk of the Russian Super League for the 2007-08 season. “We will explore the situation in greater detail with respect to Alexander’s contract status and will make a decision after…

D Paul Martin re-signs with DevilsD Paul Martin re-signs with Devils

The New Jersey Devils kept a major piece of their defense together, signing Paul Martin to a three-year, $11.5 million contract on Thursday. Martin will earn $3 million this season, $4 million in 2008 and $4.5 million in 2009. “Paul Martin is an all-situations type of defenseman, and has developed into one of the more talented young players in the National Hockey League,” Devils chief executive Lou…

Last partners in Predators sale revealedLast partners in Predators sale revealed

The local group bidding to buy the Nashville Predators announced its remaining five partners Monday. David Freeman, chief executive officer of 36 Venture Capital, is the lead investor who spoke on behalf of the group Aug. 1 when they confirmed their $193 million offer included a $10 million deposit. William “Boots” Del Biaggio, a minority partner in the San Jose Sharks, and Herb Fritch, CEO of…