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Cup champs bring in Conklin as backup for Osgood

Updated: July 2, 2008, 1:00 AM ET
By Scott Burnside | ESPN.com

The Detroit Red Wings announced Tuesday that they have signed goalie Ty Conklin to a one-year deal.

Over the past three seasons, Ty Conklin has gone to the Stanley Cup finals twice as a back-up, with Edmonton in 2006 and this past season with Pittsburgh. Both times, his teams came up short.

Having signed a deal worth a reported $750,000, Conklin will now be looking to be on the right side of the Cup fence next spring. He was terrific in relief of Marc-Andre Fleury, posting ...

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2008 FREE AGENCY -- DAY 1

The free-agency period opened with over 30 deals on Day 1. Here's a look at where players landed:


• The Tracker | Day 1 roundup | Free-agent list

TOP DEALS

• Campbell, Huet to Chicago: The Blackhawks were the big buyers of Day 1, landing top free agents Brian Campbell and Cristobal Huet. Story

• Redden to Rangers: The New York Rangers added a boost to their blue line by signing defenseman Wade Redden. Story

• Rolston returns to Devils: Who says you can't come home? Veteran forward Brian Rolston landed in New Jersey, where he started his NHL career. Story

• Theodore goes to Washington: The Capitals flip goalies again, but the move comes with more questions than answers. Story

• The rumors: Get all the latest news and information the free agents that are still available on the market. Rumor Central Insider

ANALYSIS

• The grades: There was plenty of movement during Tuesday's first day of free agency, but which teams made the most of those dollars? Scott Burnside breaks down the deals. Story

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