NHL Breeze: Aug.6, Evening Edition

Thanks for waiting patiently for the NHL Breeze.

Here is your evening edition on Aug.6:

- Teemu Selanne announced his return to the NHL for another season

- Selanne also hopes his decision will help buddy Paul Kariya join the Ducks

- Ilya Kovalchuk, no news leaked today after his hearing Thursday

- 68% of voters on TSN favouring NHL winning the arbitration, and Kovy becomes UFA

- John Madden signed 1-year with Minnesota Wild, perfect fit

- Martin Gerber returns to NHL signing 2-way contract with Edmonton Oilers. 4 goalies who could play signed next year

- Antti Niemi expected to receive contract offers from NYI, Sharks, Caps, and Flyers sometime shortly

- Maxim Afinogenov jumps ship from NHL to KHL, where he received 5-year term, SKA St.Petersburg again

- Mike Modano signed for 1.25mil with Red Wings

- Chris Chelios joins Detroit Red Wings front office staff, retires from hockey

- Herritage Classic will feature Calgary Flames hosting Montreal Canadiens Feb.20 at McMahon Stadium, home of Calgary Stampeders football

- Tomas Kaberle T-8. 8 days left

- Willie Mitchell decision probably by next week the latest

- Kevin Bieksa should be moved before training camp begins