Madferret
8-16-06, 3:07 PM
Nolan signs one-year deal with Coyotes
Owen Nolan
TSN.ca Staff
8/16/2006 9:41:01 AM
Owen Nolan and the Phoenix Coyotes have made his employment with the team official. Nolan signed a one-year contract with the Coyotes on Wednesday.
''A healthy Owen Nolan can help our hockey club,'' said Coyotes general manager Michael Barnett. ''After considerable due diligence, we've found his injuries to be well healed. He's fit, focused and anxious to get back battling on NHL ice.''
Tuesday, Coyotes doctors received the final medical verification Nolan is ready to return to the National Hockey League from a rigorous rehab on an injured knee.
Phoenix will open training camp on September 14th and its Nolan's intent to be more than ready to join the battle at that time.
He is already in the process of purchasing a home in Arizona and has told Coyotes management he will be on the ice as part of a local pro-camp beginning this Sunday.
The one year deal is believed to pay Nolan between 1 and 1.25 million dollars.
The five-time all-star who has collected 349 goals, 386 assists and 735 points in 915 career NHL games with Quebec, Colorado, San Jose and Toronto.
Owen Nolan
TSN.ca Staff
8/16/2006 9:41:01 AM
Owen Nolan and the Phoenix Coyotes have made his employment with the team official. Nolan signed a one-year contract with the Coyotes on Wednesday.
''A healthy Owen Nolan can help our hockey club,'' said Coyotes general manager Michael Barnett. ''After considerable due diligence, we've found his injuries to be well healed. He's fit, focused and anxious to get back battling on NHL ice.''
Tuesday, Coyotes doctors received the final medical verification Nolan is ready to return to the National Hockey League from a rigorous rehab on an injured knee.
Phoenix will open training camp on September 14th and its Nolan's intent to be more than ready to join the battle at that time.
He is already in the process of purchasing a home in Arizona and has told Coyotes management he will be on the ice as part of a local pro-camp beginning this Sunday.
The one year deal is believed to pay Nolan between 1 and 1.25 million dollars.
The five-time all-star who has collected 349 goals, 386 assists and 735 points in 915 career NHL games with Quebec, Colorado, San Jose and Toronto.