Datsyuk signs one-year deal wih Russian club
Pavel Datsyuk, a restricted free agent with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings, signed a one-year contract with Russian club Avangard Omsk on Monday.
Oilers’ Smyth would be a good fit for the Flyers
Ryan Smyth wants a three-year deal to remain with Edmonton. The Flyers want to lose a center and gain a winger – and Michal Handzus figures to be the odd man out if the Flyers trade another center. Eklund says it would probably cost the Flyers center R. J.Umberger as well.