Never forget who that masked man was Oct 25, 2009
The Bruins really miss Aaron Ward on the back line. More than I thought possible. (Boston Globe)
Penguins’ run comes to end Oct 25, 2009
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Injury KO’s Savard this time Oct 22, 2009
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Sharks’ rout stops Rangers’ streak at 7 Oct 20, 2009
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Brodeur 26 saves, records career shutout No. 102 Oct 18, 2009
Hurricanes D Aaron Ward didn't play in the final two periods. Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Brodeur gets 102nd shutout Oct 18, 2009
Hurricanes D Aaron Ward didnt play in the final two periods. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL shootout has its good points Oct 16, 2009
It's also a matter of expanding NHL exposure, said Canes defenseman Aaron Ward. "From a marketing standpoint, how many times are you seeing the shootout on ESPN?" Ward said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
'It's a game to build on' Oct 15, 2009
The Hurricanes added defensemen Aaron Ward and Andrew Alberts and forwards Tom Kostopoulos and Stephane Yelle over the summer, and it didn't make a huge difference Wednesday. Ward and Tim Gleason kept Sidney Crosby off the score sheet, but it's Malkin who remains the bane of the Canes. (News & Observer -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Penguins 3, Hurricanes 2 (SO: 2-1) Oct 15, 2009
Aaron Ward - 2 minutes for Hooking ... Aaron Ward - 2 minutes for Hi-sticking. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sabres’ victory is costly Oct 14, 2009
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Bruins’ woes mostly in their heads Oct 14, 2009
Julien has a key new defenseman in Derek Morris, who has been Chara s partner thus far on the No. 1 pairing, and he also has Matt Hunwick getting regular minutes after the departure of Aaron Ward (flipped to Carolina to pick up money for the Morris acquisition). Thus far, it is a unit that was better with Ward s size and toughness, and with either Wideman or Ward as Big Z s running mate. (Boston Globe)
Ducks’ Selanne provides finishing touch Oct 11, 2009
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After fast return, Bruins’ David Krejci is still off just a bit Oct 11, 2009
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Gone in 60 minutes Oct 9, 2009
They are now 1-2 in the 2009-10 season, and those two losses, including the opening-night clunker against the Washington Capitals, might suggest that they surrendered too much of their magical mojo with offseason decisions to dump the likes of Aaron Ward, P.J. Axelsson, even Stephane Yelle. Phil Kessel. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
He wasn’t there to save them Oct 9, 2009
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Hard work paying off for Bruins’ Begin Oct 7, 2009
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Bruins beat, batter Canes Oct 5, 2009
In the playoffs, it was Walker slugging Boston defenseman Aaron Ward in Game 5 that had Bruins fans in an uproar. Walker then scored the overtime winner in Game 7, and Ward was traded to the Canes in the offseason. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Carolina done in by power play goals Oct 5, 2009
Down 5-0, the Hurricanes got on the board when Walker, booed every time he touched the puck for his pummeling of then-Bruin and now-Hurricane Aaron Ward and then scoring the goal that eliminated Boston from the playoffs, deflected a shot out of the air and by Thomas at 15:21 of the second period. But the Bruins got that back when Begin stole the puck from former Bruin Andrew Alberts and got it to Thornton just in front of Leighton. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Bruins’ Rask awaiting his shot Oct 5, 2009
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Bruins drop Hurricanes with knockout punch Oct 4, 2009
Because of Sturm s forecheck, Alberts had to give up the puck to Aaron Ward. In turn, Ward coughed up the puck to Savard. (Boston Globe)
Semin’s goals power Capitals Oct 4, 2009
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Bruins get some revenge against Hurricanes Oct 4, 2009
Down 5-0, the Hurricanes got on the board when Walker, booed every time he touched the puck for his pummeling of then-Bruin and now-Hurricane Aaron Ward and then scoring the goal that eliminated Boston from the playoffs, deflected a shot by Ward -- out of the air and by Thomas at 15:21 of the second period. But the Bruins got that back when Begin stole the puck from former Bruin Andrew Alberts and got it to Thornton just in front of Leighton. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ward, Yelle return to Boston tonight Oct 3, 2009
RALEIGH -- It's only the second game of the season, but tonight's contest in Boston will send Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward and center Stephane Yelle back to play against the team they played for last year ... It's only the second game of the season, but tonight's contest in Boston will send Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward and center Stephane Yelle back to play against the team they played for last year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bruins recuperating from blackout Oct 3, 2009
Scott Walker s sucker-punch of former defenseman Aaron Ward in Game 5 and his overtime goal in Game 7 still linger ... I have a lot of time for Aaron Ward. (Boston Globe)
It’s a hit-and-miss beginning for Morris Oct 2, 2009
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'Canes have look of '06 Stanley Cup squad Oct 2, 2009
Three years later, defenseman Aaron Ward is back in the fold and livening up a dressing room that includes the nucleus of that Cup team. That's one reason why the lasting anecdote from Carolina's not-short-enough summer was the text message sent by forward Erik Cole to Ward: We're getting the band back together. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Black and Gold begin their push for the Cup Oct 1, 2009
Derek Morris has taken the spot of Aaron Ward, now in Carolina with Yelle, and figures to work as Zdeno Chara s righthand partner on the No. 1 defense pairing. And with blue line extras Shane Hnidy (Minnesota) and Steve Montador (Buffalo) working elsewhere, Matt Hunwick finally gets full-time duty in the Hub, with Johnny Boychuk promoted from the Providence Wanna-B s.. (Boston Globe)
Bruins return with shutdown mentality Sep 30, 2009
3 million contract once Aaron Ward was shipped to Carolina. Dennis Wideman, who logged 24:38 of ice time per game last season while scoring 50 points, should see his workload ease with Morris s addition. (Boston Globe)
Caps top Southeast Sep 30, 2009
FRESH FACES: Aaron Ward (Boston), Stephane Yelle (Boston), Andrew Alberts (Philadelphia), To. m Kostopoulos (Montreal). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
NHL preview: Eastern Conference Sep 30, 2009
Key departures: RW Phil Kessel, D Steve Montador, LW P.J. Axelsson, D Paul Mara, D Shane Hnidy, C Jeremy Reich, C Stephane Yelle, D Aaron Ward, G Manny Fernandez ... Key newcomers: C Stephane Yelle, D Andrew Alberts, RW Tom Kostopoulos, D Aaron Ward. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
B's rule Northeast Sep 30, 2009
OTHER PLACES: Phil Kessel (Toronto), Manny Fernandez (free agent), Stephane Yelle (Carolina), Aaron Ward (Carolina), PJ. Axelsson (Sweden), Steve Montador (Buffalo), Shane Hnidy (Minnesota). STORYLINE: With the disappointment of that Game 7 OT loss to the Hurricanes and the drama of Kessel's free agency power play behind them, the Bruins look to pick up where they left off last season as one of the true powers in the East. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
He isn’t pumping ’em in Sep 26, 2009
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Hurricanes scoreboard Sep 19, 2009
"Good pass there. Right at my feet," Scott Walker says to Aaron Ward after an informal, on-ice workout ... DeCock:The giant career recycling machine that is the Carolina Hurricanes reclaimed another player this summer when the NHL team traded for Aaron Ward, who left after the 2006 season ... DeCock:The Hurricanes' recent moves the re-signing of Tuomo Ruutu, the trade that dispatched Patrick Eaves and brought Aaron Ward back to Raleigh and the buyout of Frantisek Kaberle put a fine polish on... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Generating power Sep 17, 2009
"Staal led the Canes last season with 14 power-play goals, tying for eighth in the NHL. Whitney, the team's leading scorer in the regular season, topped the Canes with 30 power-play points -- seven goals and 23 assists.Canes defenseman Aaron Ward, who was with the Boston Bruins last season, said Carolina's power play was based on good movement and spacing and difficult to stop, and he called it "ever evolving. " Staal and Ruutu are tough around the net, he said, but Whitney was a catalyst with... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes ready for the next step Sep 12, 2009
"The most notable offseason additions were defensemen Aaron Ward and Andrew Alberts, forwards Stephane Yelle and Tom Kostopoulos. But Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford also kept the core group pretty much intact by re-signing forwards Erik Cole and Chad LaRose, both unrestricted free agents."I think the changes made this summer were positive changes, and I think that gives us a real strong sense of optimism and excitement heading into the season," center Matt Cullen said. "We're... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blue line traveler Sep 10, 2009
3 million contract July 24 as the centerpiece of their most significant offseason shuffle (Aaron Ward was traded to Carolina to clear cap space), engaged the Coyotes in discussions regarding the defenseman prior to the deadline. The Bruins lost out to the Rangers, who acquired Morris for their stretch run for Nigel Dawes, Dmitri Kalinin, and Petr Prucha. (Boston Globe)
Babchuk still for sale Sep 9, 2009
The Canes have since added veteran defensemen Aaron Ward and Andrew Alberts. Rutherford said he has one offer in hand for Babchuk but noted, "It's not one I'm totally comfortable with.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bruins extend Julien’s contract Sep 5, 2009
Claude Julien will face new challenges, having lost veterans P.J. Axelsson, Aaron Ward, Stephane Yelle, and Shane Hnidy ... Over the offseason, Julien lost significant veteran leadership in P.J. Axelsson (signed with Frolunda of the Swedish league), Aaron Ward (traded to Carolina), Stephane Yelle (signed with Carolina), and Shane Hnidy (signed with Minnesota). (Boston Globe)
TEAM REPORT: Inside the Bruins Sep 5, 2009
Aaron Ward was dealt back to Carolina ... Former Bruins C Stephane Yelle, who played last year in Boston, signed a one-year contract with Carolina, where he will be re-united with Aaron Ward, dealt earlier to the Hurricanes ... RW Patrick Eaves, picked up from Carolina in the Aaron Ward deal and promptly waived, signed with Detroit. (USA Today -- Sports)
Boychuk is next in line on Bruins’ blue line Sep 4, 2009
In the previous game, Aaron Ward was sucker-punched by Scott Walker, and there was concern that the defenseman sustained structural damage to his orbital bone. Boychuk was informed to be on call, but Ward was cleared for action. (Boston Globe)
Old friends on ice Sep 4, 2009
"Seidenberg earned $1.2 million last year with the Hurricanes. An unrestricted free agent, he is believed to have initially been seeking a contract that would pay him more than $3 million a year.Seidenberg, who declined to give financial specifics, said he would have "stayed for less" than the asking price to re-sign with the Canes. But general manager Jim Rutherford instead traded for defenseman Aaron Ward and signed free-agent defenseman Andrew Alberts."Once they added Aaron, I kind of figured... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes have a 'good group' Sep 3, 2009
Two of his would-be Boston teammates: Aaron Ward and Andrew Alberts ... The Hurricanes' Aaron Ward, right, laughs as he outskates Scott Walker to the puck during conditioning practice at the RecZone. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Thomas won’t be doing splits in Bruins net this year Sep 2, 2009
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Healthy outlook for Bruins Sep 1, 2009
Aaron Ward, Chara s partner for most of last season, was shipped to Carolina July 24 to free up cap space to sign Derek Morris. Career Bruin P.J. Axelsson, unable to find NHL employment, returned to Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League. (Boston Globe)
Allison a renewed Leaf? Aug 30, 2009
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Yelle signs 1-year deal with 'Canes Aug 20, 2009
The Hurricanes previously signed free agent defenseman Aaron Ward from the Bruins and forward Tom Kostopoulos from Montreal. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
US hockey camp was just an ice-breaker for Olympics Aug 20, 2009
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Canes sign Yelle Aug 20, 2009
"Rutherford said defenseman Aaron Ward, who recently returned to the Canes in a trade with the Bruins, urged that Carolina consider signing Yelle."Aaron knew him really well and gave us some good first-hand information on him," Rutherford said.While it would be easy to slot Yelle as the Canes' fourth-line center, Rutherford isn't ready to make that call."We've put together 12 experienced forwards that should give our coaching staff flexibility," he said. "Where he ends up playing, time will... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bruins’ Thomas cautious about Olympic chances Aug 19, 2009
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Repentant Kane: Time to ‘move forward’ Aug 18, 2009
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AllanMuirNHL Power Rankings Champion Penguins have needs but top summer Power Rankings. Aug 15, 2009
Their lineup should be solid after GM Jim Rutherford returned all of his key FAs and brought in veteran Aaron Ward, who's an underrated presence on the blueline -- an appropriate addition for the most underappreciated squad in the game. 9. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The Canes' revolving door Aug 11, 2009
The giant career recycling machine that is the Carolina Hurricanes reclaimed another player this summer when the NHL team traded for Aaron Ward, who left after the 2006 season. Ward is the ninth player the Hurricanes have reacquired since the 2004-05 lockout, although only seven have had a second NHL stint with Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Eaves hooks on with the Red Wings Aug 5, 2009
Former Boston College star Patrick Eaves, traded by Carolina to the Bruins July 24 with a 2010 fourth-round pick for Aaron Ward, signed a one-year contract with Detroit yesterday. After acquiring Eaves from the Hurricanes, the Bruins bought out the final two years of the 25-year-old s contract, making him an unrestricted free agent. (Boston Globe)
Hanover library hosts local astronaut in Bruins-sponsored program Jul 30, 2009
The Boston Bruins along with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners created the summer reading program, When You Read, You Score, which encourages children to read a variety of books over the summer - including those recommended by current Bruins Milan Lucic, Mark Recchi, Michael Ryder, Mark Stuart, Tim Thomas and Aaron Ward ... Some of the Bruins players recommendations for the program include: Where the Wild Things Are (recommended by Tim Thomas), To Kill a Mockingbird (Mark Stuart),... (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Hurricanes buy out contract of Kaberle Jul 29, 2009
His exit came after the Hurricanes reshaped their defense by signing Andrew Alberts to a two-year deal and re-acquiring Aaron Ward from Boston. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canes buy out Kaberle Jul 29, 2009
"We wanted to change the makeup of our defense, make our defense bigger," said Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford, who, to that end, brought back defenseman Aaron Ward in a trade with the Boston Bruins and picked up Andrew Alberts in free agency. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bruins bolster blue line, sign Morris to one-year deal Jul 26, 2009
One day after trading 36-year-old Aaron Ward to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Bruins signed the 30-year-old Morris to a one-year contract on Saturday. Morris became a free agent after playing 75 games for the Phoenix Coyotes and New York Rangers last season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bruins hope defenseman Morris provides boost to offense Jul 26, 2009
The known: The Bruins became younger and more offensive-minded on defense after replacing 36-year-old Aaron Ward (traded to Carolina Friday) with 30-year-old Derek Morris (signed to a one-year, $3. 3 million contract). (Boston Globe)
Ward shipped to Hurricanes Jul 25, 2009
Aaron Ward filled a host of roles over two-plus seasons in Boston, including defensive partner for Zdeno Chara, punching bag for Scott Walker, and black-and-blue warrior with no fear of placing himself in front of pucks. Yesterday, the 36-year-old Ward fulfilled his final Black-and-Gold obligation by becoming a cap casualty. (Boston Globe)
Carolina's needs hasten Ward's return home Jul 25, 2009
If you had July 2009 in the "When will Aaron Ward return to the Carolina Hurricanes?" pool, step right up and collect ... Aaron Ward fits their short-term needs perfectly. (News & Observer -- Sports)
newsobserver.com top five Jul 25, 2009
Canes trade for Aaron Ward ... Canes Now: Canes swap Eaves for Aaron Ward. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bruins send defenseman Ward back to Canes Jul 25, 2009
Boston Bruins send defenseman Aaron Ward back to Carolina Hurricanes - ESPN ... How quickly things change: Hurricanes center Scott Walker will have to make nice with the guy he clocked during the Stanley Cup playoffs in May, new teammate Aaron Ward. (ESPN -- NHL)
Hurricanes reacquire Ward from Boston Jul 25, 2009
Elsa/Getty Images Aaron Ward (44), with former teammate Phil Kessel, was traded to the Hurricanes yesterday. RALEIGH, N.C. -- This ought to make the Carolina Hurricanes' training camp worth watching: Aaron Ward skating with the player who decked him during the playoffs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
'Canes reacquire Aaron Ward from Boston Jul 25, 2009
Canes reacquire Aaron Ward from Boston ... This ought to make the Carolina Hurricanes' training camp worth watching: Aaron Ward skating with the player who decked him during the playoffs. (Herald Sun)
Hurricanes bring back Ward Jul 25, 2009
RALEIGH -- Aaron Ward was on the seventh hole at MacGregor Downs Country Club in Cary when his cell phone flashed a familiar number ... "Ward is bigger and stronger. ... Aaron Ward has won Stanley Cups. It's not just about points. ... It's the whole package. It's his overall experience. He's got several more years of consistent play." ... "Aaron Ward gives us a chance to win. Our team is stronger with him on it.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
