Defenceman Mark Stuart re-signed Tuesday with the Boston Bruins for two years and $2.6 million US.
Stuart, 24, was slated to become a restricted free agent on Tuesday.
He will make $1.1 million US next season and $1.5 million US in 2009-10.
Stuart was paid $942,400 US last season, when he posted four goals and four assists for eight points with a plus-2 rating in 82 games.
The Rochester, Minn., native has compiled five goals and 11 points with a plus-8 rating in 114 NHL games since he was drafted 21st overall by Boston in 2003.
With files from the Associated PressMagic's Turkoglu named NBA's most improved player
After a resurgent season with the Orlando Magic, forward Hedo Turkoglu has been named the NBA's most improved player.
Rays forced to shelve Evan Longoria
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria's fractured right wrist landed him on the 15-day disabled list Monday.
Blue Jays, White Sox washed out in Chicago
Rain forced the postponement of Monday night's showdown between the Toronto Blue Jays and hometown Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.
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