Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien signs multiyear contract extension

October 1st, 2009 Ovechkin scores 2, leads Capitals to win in openerBOSTON — Alex Ovechkin had two goals and an assist, and Jose Theodore stopped 19 shots to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night in the season-opener. Brooks Laich added two goals and an assist, Nicklas Backstrom had three assists, and Alexander Semin had two for Washington, which had not won in Boston in regulation in 14 tries since 2000.

September 24th, 2009 Canucks' coach Vigneault signs 3-year extensionVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Vancouver Canucks and coach Alain Vigneault agreed to a three-year contract extension. The Canucks announced the deal Thursday, which keeps Vigneault with the team through the 2012-13 season.

September 19th, 2009 Bruins say they did best to keep KesselBOSTON — The Bruins did their best to keep restricted free agent Phil Kessel before acceding to his desire to be traded and making a deal with Toronto. "This is not about frugality," Boston general manager Peter Chiarelli said on Saturday.

September 18th, 2009 Leafs acquire rights to KesselTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired the rights to Phil Kessel after months of talks with the Boston Bruins, the teams said Friday. In return for the rights to negotiate with the restricted free agent, Toronto sent a first and second-round pick in the 2010 draft to Boston, along with another first-round pick in 2011.

September 14th, 2009 Seattle signs coach Agler to extensionSEATTLE — Just before the start of the WNBA playoffs, the Seattle Storm have signed coach Brian Agler to a two-year contract extension. Agler's deal covers the 2010 and 2011 seasons with an option for 2012.

September 12th, 2009 Dorsett signs contract extension with Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Right wing Derek Dorsett has signed a two-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets that runs through the 2011-12 season. General Manager Scott Howson announced the deal Saturday.

August 30th, 2009 Alabama's Saban signs 3-year contract extensionTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama coach Nick Saban has signed a three-year contract extension, athletic director Mal Moore said Saturday.

July 24th, 2009 'Canes reacquire Aaron Ward from BostonRALEIGH, N.C. — Aaron Ward is headed back to the Carolina Hurricanes.

July 14th, 2009 Providence coach Davis signs contract extensionPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence men's basketball coach Keno Davis has been given a contract extension after his first season in which the Friars won 19 games.

June 19th, 2009 Bruins coach Julien voted as NHL's coach of yearLAS VEGAS — Claude Julien of the Boston Bruins has been chosen as the NHL's coach of the year, earning 35 first-place votes from the NHL Broadcasters' Association. Julien won the award Thursday night after guiding the Bruins to the best record in the Eastern Conference.

June 18th, 2009 Akron basketball coach Dambrot gets extensionAKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron says it has approved a two-year contract extension for men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot. Dambrot's contract was renewed on Wednesday through June 2016.

June 15th, 2009 Bruins GM Chiarelli gets contract extensionBOSTON — The Boston Bruins have signed general manager Peter Chiarelli to a contract extension, rewarding the architect who built the team with the second-best record in the NHL last season. The Bruins announced the deal on Monday and scheduled a news conference for Tuesday to discuss it.

June 5th, 2009 Bruins Krejci has successful hip surgeryBOSTON — Boston Bruins forward David Krejci's (KRAY-chee's) hip surgery was a success. The Bruins said the surgery took place in New York on Thursday.

June 4th, 2009 Bruins F Krejci gets insurance before surgeryBOSTON — Boston Bruins forward David Krejci got a contract extension just days before he's schedule to have surgery on a torn labrum in his hip. Krejci signed Tuesday for a three years and more than $11 million.

June 3rd, 2009 Bruins sign F Krejci to extensionBOSTON — The Boston Bruins have signed forward David Krejci to a contract extension. The team said Tuesday it's a multiyear deal, but did not disclose financial terms.