NHL and Hockey Rumors for Jan 10, 2014

Defenseman Wade Redden has retired from the NHL.

Defenseman Brian Rafalski has come out of retirement and signed a contract with the ECHL Florida Everblades.  Brochu's take:  Even though he's 40 years old, he has a lot to offer.  I expect several NHL teams to be watching him closely.

The Buffalo Sabres have hired ex-Ottawa Senators assistant GM as their new General Manager.