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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Quarterback EJ Manuel can focus solely on competing for the Buffalo Bills starting job now that the rookie first-round draft pick has his contract out of the way. "Its a great feeling and Im excited to be truly part of the team now," Manuel said, in comments released by the Bills. "Im just glad it was done earlier instead of later." Manuel signed a four-year deal worth $8.9 million, a day after the Bills closed a three-day mandatory minicamp -- their final session before training camp opens on July 28 in suburban Rochester. A person familiar with the deal released the terms of the contract, and spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills did not disclose the figures. The person said the deal includes a $4.84 million signing bonus. Though there is an option to add a fifth year to the contract, the person said it is considered a four-year deal. Manuel was selected 16th overall out of Florida State, and was the only quarterback selected in the first round. He is competing with veteran free-agent addition Kevin Kolb for the starting job. With Manuel signed, the Bills have all eight of their rookie draft picks under contract. At 6-foot-4 and 237 pounds, Manuels a strong-armed mobile player, who went 25-6 in four seasons with the Seminoles. Despite Manuels success, questions were raised over his decision-making skills. He finished with 47 touchdowns and 28 interceptions, which were the result of him occasionally forcing throws. Manuel moved up the teams quarterback depth chart after the Bills released veteran Tarvaris Jackson on Monday. Coach Doug Marrone has not provided a timeline as to when he expects to name a starter, though its expected that both Kolb and Manuel will get an opportunity to continuing competing through the Bills first two preseason games. Manuel welcomed the additional practice time he earned following Jacksons departure. He also understood that he needed to continue improving to show hes capable of making the immediate jump from college to NFL rookie starter. "I dont think thats anything I have to remind myself of," Manuel said. "Im still trying to learn, still trying to get a great feel for my teammates. Im still trying to earn the respect of the veteran guys as well as the rookies." The Bills are counting on Manuel to be their long-term starter and secure a position thats been unsettled since Hall of Famer Jim Kelly retired following the 1996 season. Since then, no quarterback has lasted more than three seasons as a starter in Buffalo. That includes Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was cut in March after nearly two inconsistent seasons behind centre. The Bills are coming off a 6-10 finish, their eighth consecutive losing season. And theyve not made the playoffs in 13 seasons, the NFL longest active drought. 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Greg McKegg scored 11 seconds into the third period to help the Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 in a split-squad game on Tuesday night.Dryden Hunt, Jonathan Ang, and Jonathan Marchessault also scored for the Panthers in Sunrise, Florida.James Neals power-play goal at 9:35 of the third accounted for Nashvilles scoring.James Reimer and Sam Brittain split time in goal for Florida. Reimer, who signed with Florida as a free agent, stopped all 12 shots he faced. 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Hackett made 16 saves in 30:49, while Boyle stopped 18 of 19 shots in 27:18.Henrik Samuelssons goal 8:50 into the third period was the game-winner. Chris Mueller and Antoine Laganiere traded goals in the second.NEW-LOOK RANGERS DOUBLE UP ISLANDERSIn New York, Chris Kreider, Mike Zibanejad and Brandon Pirri combined for seven points to lead the New York Rangers to a 5-2 win over a New York Islanders split-squad.Pirri had a goal and two assists, while Krieder and Zibanejad had a goal and an assist apiece.Dylan McIlrath and Dan Girardi added third-period goals for the Rangers. 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Robin Lehner made 37 saves.Andrew Hammond started for Ottawa and made 20 stops. He was replaced by Matthew OConnor, who allowed two goals on 11 shots.HURRICANES SLIP PAST LIGHTNINGIn Tampa, Florida, Cam Ward made 16 saves in the first two periods to help the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.Ward was replaced by Daniel Altshuller in the third, and he allowed both Lightning goals on 12 shots.Brody Sutter, Lucas Hallmark and Jeff Skinner scored for the Hurricanes.Brayden Point and Bokondji Imama had Tampa Bays goals.Adam Wilcox was charged with the loss, despite making 14 saves on 15 shots. Kristers Gudlevskis allowed two goals on 23 shots in the opening 30 minutes, 26 seconds.SHARKS LATE GOALS TAKE BITE OUT OF CANUCKSIn San Jose, California, Kevin Labancs goal 1:05 into overtime lifted the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2, come-from-behind win over the Vancouver Canucks.Tommy Wingels set the stage for Labancs winner by scoring the tying goal with 23 seconds left. Barclay Goodrow also scored for the Sharks.Bo Horvat and Sven Baertschi scored for Vancouver.The San Jose goaltending tandem of Troy Grosenick and Mantas Armalis did not have to work especially hard during their game action. Grosenick made seven saves in the first two periods, and Armalis stopped six shots in the second, third and overtime.Vancouvers Michael Garteig took the loss after allowing three goals on 13 shots in the second, third and overtime periods. Richard Bachman started for the Canucks, and stopped all 20 shots he faced.MITCHELL SCORES TWICE, LIFTS CANADIENS OVER CAPSIn Montreal, Torrey Mitchell scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 in a penalty-filled game.New Hab Alexander Radulov, Paul Byron and Nathan Beaulieu also scored for Montreal. Beaulieu and Greg Pateryn each had three assists.Goalie Al Montoya, also making his first appearance with Montreal, made seven saves on eight shots. His replacement Zachary Fucale turned away eight shots in relief.Marcus Johansson and Zachary Sanford scored for Washington while Vitek Vanecek stopped 24 of 29 shots.KULAK SCORES TWICE, FLAMES BLANK JETSIn Winnipeg, Manitoba, Brett Kulak scored a pair of goals and added an assist, helping the Calgary Flames beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0.Goalie Chad Johnson played the first two periods for the Flames, stopping 21 shots. David Rittich had his turn in net for the final period and made six saves.Eric Comrie played the full game in net for Winnipegs first exhibition game, stopping 24 of 27 shots. ' ' '