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July 2, 2008 | 12:31pm ET
Red Wings sign Hossa
TheFourthPeriod.com
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TFP has learned that the Detroit Red Wings have signed unrestricted free agent forward Marian Hossa to a one-year contract worth $7.4 million.
Hossa was considering four other offers before accepting a deal with the Wings.
Hossa, 29, scored 29 goals and added 37 assists for 66 points in 72 games last season between the Atlanta Thrahsers and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In 701 career NHL games, Hossa has accumulated 299 goals and 349 assists for 648 points.
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The Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens were also pressing hard for Hossa, who decided to sign with Detroit.
Boston, the NY Rangers, Vancouver and Chicago also showed significant interest, but backed out of the race yesterday.
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