Latest NHL signings! Part XI

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Cam Barker to a 3-year, $9.25 million contract extension. Brochu's take: So much for him possibly becoming a UFA.

The Colorado Avalanche have signed forwards David Jones, Chris Durno, Darren Haydar, Matt Hendricks and Brian Willsie, along with goaltender Tyler Weiman.

The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Ville Leino to a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension. The Wings also signed forwards Jeremy Williams and Kris Newbury.

The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward B.J. Crombeen to a two-year, $1.745 million contract extension.

The Dallas Stars have signed forward Warren Peters to a one-year, two-way contract.

The Stars also signed defenseman Jeff Woywitka to a two-year, $1.3 million.

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenseman Brian Salcido to a one-year contract.

NHL free agent signings for July 15, 2008

The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed forward Cody McLeod to a one-year contract; agreed to terms with goaltenders Jason Bacashihua and Tyler Weiman, defensemen Darcy Campbell and Aaron MacKenzie and centers Nathan Smith and Philippe Dupuis. The Avs also re-signed right wing Cody McCormick to a one-year contract and signed right wing Brian Willsie to a one-year contract.

The Minnesota Wild have re-signed defenseman John Scott, center Corey Locke and right wing Danny Irmen to one-year contracts; signed center Bryan Lundbohm to a one-year contract and defenseman Brandon Rogers to a multi-year contract.

The St. Louis Blues have forward Cam Paddock.

The Detroit Red Wings have announced the retirement of right wing Dallas Drake.