NHL and Hockey Rumors for July 17, 2009

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired defenseman Brian Fahey from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Nigel Williams.

The Avs have also signed 2009 NHL first round pick Matt Duchene to a three-year, entry level contract.

The New Jersey Devils have signed forwards Nathan Perkovich and Patrice Cormier to contracts.

The Calgary Flames have claimed forward Nigel Dawes off waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes.

The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Nicholas Deschamps to a three-year, entry-level contract.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Toni Rajala to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Oil have also signed defenseman Dean Arsene to a one-year contract.

The Nashville Predators have signed forward Peter Olvecky to a one-year deal.

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Krys Kolanos to a one-year deal.

NHL free agent signings for July 18, 2008

The Buffalo Sabres have signed goalie Ryan Miller to a 5-year contract extension worth $6.25 million a year.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers to a two-year contract.

The Atlanta Thrashers agreed to terms with center Angelo Esposito on a multi-year contract.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward David Meckler to a three-year, entry-level contract.

The New York Rangers agreed to terms with defenseman Brian Fahey.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed defenseman Aaron Rome to a one-year contract.

The Phoenix Coyotes have signed center Garth Murray to a one-year contract. The Yotes also signed left wing Jeff Hoggan and defenseman Ryan Lannon to one-year contracts.

The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defenseman Jeff Woywitka to a one-year contract, and have signed defenseman Andy Wozniewski to a contract.