Pittsburgh Penguins sign Dallas Stars forward Cooper

October 1st, 2009 Robidas signs 4-year extension with StarsFRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Stephane Robidas to a $13.2 million, four-year contract extension, through the 2013-14 season. General manager Joe Nieuwendyk said Thursday that Robidas (Roh-bee-dah), entering the fifth season of his second Dallas stint, is a key member of the leadership group.

September 30th, 2009 Coyotes pick up Bissonnette off waiversGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have claimed Paul Bissonnette off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

August 1st, 2009 Cooper transferred to team in GermanyFRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper has been transferred to a second-tier team in Germany, pending a medical examination. The team, TSV 1860 Munich, finished 12th in the 2008-09 season in the 2.

July 11th, 2009 Penguins sign Jay McKee to 1-year contractPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Jay McKee to a one-year contract. The team announced the move Friday.

July 8th, 2009 Stars sign former Blues D Woywitka to 2-year dealDALLAS — The Dallas Stars announced that they have signed free-agent defenseman Jeff Woywitka (WOY'-wiht-kah) to a 2-year deal. A statement released by the Stars on Tuesday says the deal is worth $600,000 next season and $700,000 for the 2010-11 season.

July 3rd, 2009 Penguins agree on 1-year deal with FedotenkoPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward Ruslan Fedotenko, who joined the team a year ago as a free agent. The 30-year-old winger had 16 goals and 23 assists in 65 regular-season games, before scoring seven goals in 24 playoff games during the Penguins' run to their third Stanley Cup championship.

July 3rd, 2009 Stars sign Skrastins to 2-year dealDALLAS — The Dallas Stars have signed free agent defenseman Karlis Skrastins to a two-year deal worth $2.75 million. The Stars gave the 34-year-old Skrastins $1.1 million for the 2009 season and $1.65 million for 2010.

July 2nd, 2009 Penguins, often without enforcer, add RuppPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed checking-line forward Mike Rupp to a $1.6 million, two-year contract, adding a physical presence to a team that didn't have an enforcer on the ice during the playoffs. Rupp, 29, essentially plays the same role as forward Eric Godard, who was deactivated for all of the Stanley Cup champions' playoff games.

June 30th, 2009 Penguins re-sign veteran Bill GuerinPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Bill Guerin for one year on Monday. The 38-year-old forward who helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup this month would have become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.

June 30th, 2009 Penguins sign Adams, GuerinPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Bill Guerin for one year on Monday. The 38-year-old forward who helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup this month would have become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.

June 30th, 2009 Penguins forward Craig Adams signs 2-year contractPITTSBURGH — Craig Adams, a fourth-line forward, has signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Adams, who agreed to terms Monday, had three goals and two assists in 24 playoff games for the Stanley Cup champion Penguins.

June 13th, 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins fans celebrate championshipPITTSBURGH — Thousands of jubilant people dressed in black and gold are on the streets of Pittsburgh celebrating the Penguins' Stanley Cup title. The Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Friday to win the Cup for the third time.

June 11th, 2009 Dallas Stars reportedly fire coach Dave TippettDALLAS — A Canadian cable sports channel is reporting that the Dallas Stars have fired coach Dave Tippett after seven seasons. Dallas Stars spokesman Rob Scichili says in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Wednesday night that the Stars had nothing to release at this time.

June 11th, 2009 Pens' Sykora expected to miss Game 7 with injuryPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Petr Sykora could miss Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals with a right foot injury sustained during his first playing time in more than a month. The Penguins did not practice Wednesday, but Sykora was seen leaving Mellon Arena on crutches, with a brace on his right foot and ankle, after he was treated by the team's medical staff.

May 29th, 2009 Lidstrom, Datsyuk practice with Red WingsDETROIT — Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk have practiced the day before the opener of the Stanley Cup finals, an encouraging sign for the Detroit Red Wings. Lidstrom and Datsyuk were on the ice Friday, but Jonathan Ericsson was not just days following surgery for acute appendicitis.