| JULY 4 |
Kyle Quincey , LA D Archive | ESPN Content Los Angeles Kings
| News: Quincey was traded along with Tom Preissing and a draft pick to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday for veteran winger Ryan Smyth, reports the Denver Post.
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| JULY 3 |
Tom Preissing , LA D Archive | ESPN Content Los Angeles Kings
| News: Preissing was traded along with Kyle Quincey and a draft pick to the Colorado Avalanche from the Kings on Friday for veteran winger Ryan Smyth, reports the Denver Post.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Ryan Smyth , Col LW Archive | ESPN Content Colorado Avalanche
| News: Smyth was traded on Friday to the Los Angeles Kings for defensemen Tom Preissing and Kyle Quincey, plus the Kings' fifth-round selection in next year's draft, according to the Denver Post.
Spin: The Avs, who are looking to get younger next season, wanted to get out from under Smyth's five-year, $31.25 million contract which he signed in 2007. Smyth posted 26 goals and 33 assists in 77 games last season.
 Fri, July 3 |  |
Rick Nash , Cls LW Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
| News: Nash agreed to an eight-year, $62.4 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets on Friday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Spin: "It's a very fair number," according to Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson. "(Nash) made a statement to the team and the city that he's not out for the last dollar. He wanted to have a fair contract that allows us the flexibility to build the team around him." He'll start making $7.5 million in 2010, which will ramp up to $8.2 million for the 2017-18 season, and the deal includes a full no-trade clause for the first five seasons.
 Fri, July 3 |  |
Mark Recchi , Bos RW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Recchi, who signed a one-year deal to return to the Bruins on Thursday, said during a conference call Friday that he'll likely call it quits after next season, the Associated Press reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Clay Wilson , Atl D Archive | ESPN Content Atlanta Thrashers
| News: Wilson signed a two-year contract with the Panthers on Thursday.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Mark Flood , Car D Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
| News: Flood agreed to a contract with the Islanders on Friday, NY Newsday reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Greg Mauldin , Ott C Archive | ESPN Content Ottawa Senators
| News: Mauldin agreed to a deal with the Islanders on Friday, NY Newsday reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Ryane Clowe , SJ LW Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
| News: Clowe has re-signed with the Sharks, agreeing Friday to a four-year, $14 million offer, TSN.ca reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Shane Hnidy , Bos D Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Hnidy has signed a one-year deal with Minnesota, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Ville Koistinen , Nsh D Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
| News: Koistinen has signed a two-year deal with the Panthers, the Sun-Sentinel reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Sidney Crosby , Pit C Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
Day-To-Day | News: Crosby (contusion) continues to recover from a deep bone bruise above his knee and should be ready to go "full out" in a couple of weeks, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Ruslan Fedotenko , Pit LW Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: Fedotenko signed a one-year deal worth $1.8 million on Friday.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Mats Sundin , Van C Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
| News: Sundin is expected to make a decision on his playing future by the end of July, the Vancouver Province reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Shane O'Brien , Van D Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
| News: O'Brien, who's an unrestricted free agent, received a qualifying offer from the Canucks and is expected to return to the team for a second season, the Vancouver Province reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Nolan Baumgartner , Van D Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
| News: The Canucks announced the signing of Baumgartner on Thursday, the Vancouver Province reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Lawrence Nycholat , Col D Archive | ESPN Content Colorado Avalanche
| News: The Canucks signed Nycholat to a one-year deal worth $500,000 on Thursday, the Vancouver Province reports.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
Teemu Selanne , Ana RW Archive | ESPN Content Anaheim Ducks
| News: Selanne announced that the 2009-10 season will be his last in the NHL, TSN.ca reports.
Spin: "The next season is without doubt my last. This time my decision will be kept," Selanne said. With free agency opening on Wednesday, the Ducks could be in the market to add Saku Koivu to the mix for Selanne's swan song. "The chemistry between us two has worked well on the national team. It would be interesting to see how our interacting would improve if we should play together on a daily basis," Selanne said.
 Fri, July 3 |  |
Mikael Samuelsson , Det RW Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
| News: Samuelsson signed a three-year deal with the Canucks on Friday, TSN.ca reports.
Spin: Financial terms have not been disclosed at this time, but it will be interesting to see if the sniping right winger gets to skate with the Sedin twins in Vancouver. If things unfold that way, he could actually improve upon his production and make a push for something closer to 55-60 points with regular time on the power play as well.
 Fri, July 3 |  |
James Wisniewski , Ana D Archive | ESPN Content Anaheim Ducks
| News: The Ducks are prepared to match any offer sheet Wisniewski may get in free agency, according to the Orange County Register.
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 Fri, July 3 |  |
| JULY 2 |
Stefan Meyer , Fla LW Archive | ESPN Content Florida Panthers
| News: Meyer signed a one-year deal with the Coyotes on Thursday, the Associated Press reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Chad LaRose , Car LW Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
| News: After reports indicated LaRose would be leaving Carolina via free agency, he was re-signed to a two-year contract on Thursday, the Associated Press reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Jordan Leopold , Cgy D Archive | ESPN Content Calgary Flames
| News: The Panthers inked Leopold to a one-year deal on Thursday, the Miami Herald reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Mike Green , Was D Archive | ESPN Content Washington Capitals
| News: Green has been invited to Team Canada's Olympic orientation camp, which will take place in Calgary from Aug. 24-27, the Washington Post reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Rob Scuderi , Pit D Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: The Kings have come to an agreement on a four-year contract (reportedly worth $13.6 million) with Scuderi, the team's official site reports.
Spin: Scuderi's name isn't prominent in fantasy circles, which is reflected by his 16-point, 18-PIM numbers in 2008-09. What he does offer the Kings is a steady shut-down defender that can help out on the penalty kill. Plus, he has the added credibility of being a key cog in the Penguins' recent Stanley Cup run.
 Thu, July 2 |  |
Jeremy Reich , Bos LW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: The Islanders have signed Reich, Newsday reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Scott Munroe , Phi G Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
| News: The Islanders have signed Munroe to a one-year contract, Islanders Point Blank reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Rick Nash , Cls LW Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
| News: Nash said he was not impressed with the initial long-term contract offer from GM Scott Howson, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Steve Mason , Cls G Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
| News: After signing Mathieu Garon to back up Mason, Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said he expected Garon to play in "20 to 25 games", the Columbus Dispatch reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Mikhail Grabovski , Tor C Archive | ESPN Content Toronto Maple Leafs
| News: The Maple Leafs have re-signed Grabovski to a three year contract, the team's official site reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Colin McDonald , Edm RW Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: McDonald was extended a qualifying offer by the Oilers according to the Edmonton Sun.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Tyler Spurgeon , Edm C Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Spurgeon was not given a qualifying offer by the Oilers, according to the Edmonton Sun.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Stephane Goulet , Edm RW Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Goulet was not given a qualifying offer by the Oilers, according to the Edmonton Sun.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Sebastien Bisaillon , Edm D Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Bisaillon was not given a qualifying offer by the Oilers, according to the Edmonton Sun.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Karlis Skrastins , Fla D Archive | ESPN Content Florida Panthers
| News: Skrastins signed a two-year, $2.75 million contract with the Stars on Thursday, according to the Pegasus News.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Dany Heatley , Ott LW Archive | ESPN Content Ottawa Senators
| News: The Heatley deal to the Oilers, though not dead, keeps changing, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Spin: First Heatley declined to waive his no trade clause to go to Edmonton, now Ottawa wants more than the original package of Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner and Ladislav Smid since the Sens had to pay Heatley a $4 million bonus on Wednesday. Will the Oilers be willing to part with more talent and will Heatley agree to play in Edmonton? Best guess is this will take awhile longer as the Heatley camp will wait to see if another team that wasn't able to sign a high profile star on Wednesday steps up to the plate.
 Thu, July 2 |  |
Steve Wagner , StL D Archive | ESPN Content St. Louis Blues
| News: The Blues have made Wagner a qualifying offer, according to the Belleville News-Democrat.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Danny Richmond , Pit D Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: The Blues have made Richmond a qualifying offer, the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Chris Holt , StL G Archive | ESPN Content St. Louis Blues
| News: The Blues have made a qualifying offer to Holt, according to the Belleville News-Democrat.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Jonathan Filewich , Pit RW Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: The Blues have extended a qualifying offer to Filewich, the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Jacob Dowell , Chi C Archive | ESPN Content Chicago Blackhawks
| News: Dowell signed a two-year contract with the Blackhawks on Wednesday, NHL.com reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Al Montoya , Pho G Archive | ESPN Content Phoenix Coyotes
| News: With the signing of Jason LaBarbera, Montoya could be headed for a demotion to the AHL.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Antti Niemi , Chi G Archive | ESPN Content Chicago Blackhawks
| News: Niemi re-signed with the Blackhawks on Wednesday, according to NHL.com.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Vincent Lecavalier *, TB C Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
Out | News: Lecavalier (wrist) has been invited to Canada's 2010 Olympic men's hockey team orientation camp in August.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Martin St. Louis , TB RW Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: St. Louis has been invited to Canada's 2010 Olympic men's hockey team orientation camp in August.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Riley Armstrong , SJ RW Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
| News: Armstrong signed with Calgary on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Garth Murray , Pho C Archive | ESPN Content Phoenix Coyotes
| News: Murray signed with the Flames on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Mark Recchi , Bos RW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Recchi has re-signed with the Bruins, agreeing to a one-year, $1 million contract with the team, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Adrian Aucoin , Cgy D Archive | ESPN Content Calgary Flames
| News: Aucoin signed with the Coyotes on Thursday, according to MLive.com.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Nik Antropov , NYR C Archive | ESPN Content New York Rangers
| News: Antropov signed a four-year, $16 million contract with Atlanta on Thursday, according to TSN.ca.
Spin: Antropov was dealt to the Rangers at the trade deadline and notched 13 points in 18 games on Broadway. He can be penciled in for 50-plus points next season.
 Thu, July 2 |  |
Cory Schneider , Van G Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
| News: Jason LaBarbera's inking of a two-year deal with the Coyotes on Wednesday opens up the door for Schneider to take over as Roberto Luongo's backup next season, the Vancouver Province reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Milan Lucic , Bos LW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Lucic has been invited to Team Canada's Olympic orientation camp, which will take place in Calgary from Aug. 24-27, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
P.J. Axelsson , Bos LW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said that Axelsson will explore the free agent market but also keep Boston in mind, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Stephane Yelle , Bos C Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Yelle will not be re-signed by the Bruins, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Lauri Korpikoski , NYR LW Archive | ESPN Content New York Rangers
| News: The Rangers have made a qualifying offer to Korpikoski, NY Newsday reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Ryan Callahan , NYR RW Archive | ESPN Content New York Rangers
| News: The Rangers have offered Callahan a qualifying offer, NY Newsday reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Brandon Dubinsky , NYR C Archive | ESPN Content New York Rangers
| News: The Rangers have offered Dubinsky a qualifying offer, NY Newsday reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Byron Bitz , Bos RW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Bitz's deal with the Bruins calls for him to earn $675,000 this coming season and $700,000 in 2010-11, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Adam Pardy , Cgy D Archive | ESPN Content Calgary Flames
| News: The Flames have re-signed Pardy to a two-year, $1.4-million deal, Calgary Sun reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Chris Thorburn , Atl RW Archive | ESPN Content Atlanta Thrashers
| News: Thorburn re-signed with Atlanta on Thursday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Terms were not disclosed.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Chad LaRose , Car LW Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
| News: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford declared, "It's time to move on" after unsuccessful attempts to sign free agent LaRose to a new contract, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Patrick Dwyer , Car RW Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
| News: Dwyer, a restricted free agent, agreed to a two-way contract with the Hurricanes, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Michael Ryan , Car C Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
| News: The Hurricanes signed restricted free-agent Ryan to a two-way contract, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
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 Thu, July 2 |  |
Dany Heatley , Ott LW Archive | ESPN Content Ottawa Senators
| News: Apparently the Heatley to Oilers trade may not be dead after all, according to the Edmonton Sun.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
| JULY 1 |
Saku Koivu , Mon C Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
| News: Koivu is in talks to join the Wild, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Fredrik Sjostrom , NYR RW Archive | ESPN Content New York Rangers
| News: Sjostrom signed a two-year, $1.5 million deal with the Flames on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Jason LaBarbera , Van G Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
| News: LaBarbera signed a two-year deal with Phoenix on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Martin Havlat , Chi RW Archive | ESPN Content Chicago Blackhawks
| News: Havlat signed a six-year, $30 million contract with Minnesota, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Spin: The Wild needed a replacement for Marian Gaborik, who signed with the Rangers, and Havlat will try to fill the void. The Wild are also reportedly in pursuit of Saku Koivu.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Viktor Kozlov , Was C Archive | ESPN Content Washington Capitals
| News: Kozlov has signed to play in Russia for the 2009-10 season.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Johnny Boychuk , Bos D Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Boychuk signed a one-year deal with the Bruins on Wednesday, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
John Madden , NJ C Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
| News: Madden signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with Chicago on Wednesday, the Bergen Record reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Chris Neil , Ott RW Archive | ESPN Content Ottawa Senators
| News: Neil signed a four-year, $8 million deal with the Senators on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Brian Gionta , NJ RW Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
| News: Gionta signed a five-year, $25 million deal with the Habs on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
Spin: Montreal has spent cash on Wednesday like it won't be worth anything on Thursday. Gionta joins Michael Cammalleri, Jaroslav Spacek and Hal Gill as part of the new-look Canadiens. It's looking increasingly less likely that Alex Kovalev will have to go elsewhere barring a very significant reduction in pay. Gionta rejoins former teammate Scott Gomez north of the border.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Marian Gaborik , Min RW Archive | ESPN Content Minnesota Wild
| News: Gaborik has signed a five-year, $37.5 million deal with the Rangers.
Spin: Getting rid of Scott Gomez in a trade with Montreal earlier this week opened up enough room under the gap for a replacement big contract. When healthy, Gaborik is an elite offensive force on the wing, so this deal will ultimately be judged based on the number of games he suits up in for the Blueshirts over next half decade.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Mathieu Garon , Pit G Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: Garon signed a two-year, $2.4 million deal with the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Jason Strudwick , Edm D Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Strudwick signed a one-year deal to return to the Oilers on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Marian Gaborik , Min RW Archive | ESPN Content Minnesota Wild
| News: Gaborik hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Samuel Pahlsson , Chi C Archive | ESPN Content Chicago Blackhawks
| News: Pahlsson signed a three-year, $7.95 million deal with the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Martin St. Pierre , Bos C Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: The Senators have signed St. Pierre to a one-year, two-way deal, pressconnects.com reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Steve Sullivan , Nsh RW Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
| News: Sullivan re-signed with the Predators on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Vernon Fiddler , Nsh LW Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
| News: Fiddler signed a two-year, $2.2 million deal with the Coyotes on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Greg Zanon , Nsh D Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
| News: Zanon signed a three-year, $5.8 million deal with the Wild on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Tim Stapleton , Tor C Archive | ESPN Content Toronto Maple Leafs
| News: Stapleton was sent to the Thrashers in the four-player swap that also sent Pavel Kubina to Atlanta, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Steve Begin , Dal LW Archive | ESPN Content Dallas Stars
| News: The Bruins have signed Begin to a one-year, $850,000 contract, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Colin Stuart , Atl LW Archive | ESPN Content Atlanta Thrashers
| News: Stuart was traded to the Leafs on Wednesday as part of the deal that sent Pavel Kubina to the Thrashers, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Byron Bitz , Bos RW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Bitz has signed a multi-year extension with the Bruins, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Garnet Exelby , Atl D Archive | ESPN Content Atlanta Thrashers
| News: Exelby was included as part of the deal that sent Pavel Kubina to Atlanta on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Pavel Kubina , Tor D Archive | ESPN Content Toronto Maple Leafs
| News: Kubina and Tim Stapleton have been traded to Atlanta for Garnet Exelby and Colin Stuart, TSN.ca reports.
Spin: With the $2 million that the Leafs are saving in cap space, Mike Komisarek has been signed away from the Habs. Kubina should man the point on the power play with Tobias Enstrom for the Thrashers this season.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Mike Komisarek , Mon D Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
| News: The Maple Leafs have signed Komisarek to a five-year, $22.5 million deal,
TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Alexei Kovalev , Mon RW Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
| News: Kovalev became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, while there are varying reports regarding a new two-year contract with Montreal, CBC.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Michael Cammalleri , Cgy LW Archive | ESPN Content Calgary Flames
| News: Cammalleri signed a five-year, $30 million deal with the Habs on Wednesday, Habs Insideout reports.
Spin: He's coming off of a huge 39-goal, 43-helper campaign in Calgary, while Montreal locks up the sniper through the 2013-14 season. Look for Cammy to pick up the scoring load following the expected departure of Alex Tanguay.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
David Koci , TB LW Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: Koci signed a one-year deal with the Avs on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Kent Huskins *, SJ D Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
Out | News: Huskins (foot) signed a two-year, $3.4 million deal with the Sharks on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Hal Gill , Pit D Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: Gill signed a two-year, $4.5 million deal with Montreal on Wednesday.
Spin: He'll be part of the rebuilt blue line for the Habs, potentially joining fellow newcomer Jaroslav Spacek as the No. 2 defensive pairing. As per usual, his fantasy value is next to nothing in the majority of formats.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Mike Rupp , NJ C Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
| News: Rupp signed a two-year, $1.625 million deal with the Penguins on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Ian Laperriere , Col RW Archive | ESPN Content Colorado Avalanche
| News: Laperriere signed a three-year, $3.5 million deal with the Flyers on Wednesday.
Spin: The salary isn't bad, but we're not entirely sure why the Flyers felt compelled to give him three years at age 35. If you're looking for penalty minutes with a little bit of offense for your fantasy squad, Laperriere is your guy. Over the last three seasons, he's averaged 145 penalty minutes and 22 points for Colorado.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Mathieu Garon , Pit G Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: The Blue Jackets have made an offer to Garon, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Scott Clemmensen , NJ G Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
| News: Clemmensen has signed a three-year, $3.6 million deal with Florida, the Miami Herald reports.
Spin: He parlayed a nice season with New Jersey into some long-term security with Florida. Tomas Vokoun will be the No. 1 goalie for the Panthers, but Clemmensen may see 25-30 starts depending on injuries and Vokoun's level of play. All in all, it's more playing time than he ever would have received behind a healthy Marty Brodeur in New Jersey.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Erik Cole , Car RW Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
| News: Cole signed a two-year deal to return to the Hurricanes on Wednesday, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Spin: He's expected to receive $2.8 million this season and $3 million in 2010-11. Given how poorly his time in Edmonton went, the decision to stay in Carolina makes a great deal of sense after he picked up 15 points (2 G, 13 A) over 17 regular season games there to close out the 2008-09 campaign.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Nikolai Khabibulin , Chi G Archive | ESPN Content Chicago Blackhawks
| News: Khabibulin signed a four-year, $15 million deal with Edmonton on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
Spin: The Oilers get a solid veteran option to lock down their goaltending situation, while the Bulin Wall gets another sizable paycheck. Edmonton doesn't have anything close to the talent that Khabibulin had in front of him in Chicago, so don't expect a repeat of his 25-8-7 record (40 starts). If things go well for him with the Oilers, Khabibulin could threaten the 30-win mark provided that he's healthy enough to make 55-60 starts, but that's essentially a best-case scenario for him.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Jaroslav Spacek , Buf D Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
| News: Spacek has signed a three-year, $11.5 million contract with the Habs.
Spin: The contract is a touch on the pricey side, but Spacek is coming off of a nice run in Buffalo. He matched his career high with 45 points (8 G, 37 A) in 80 games last season, while Spacek profiles as a potential second-pairing option for Montreal with an opportunity to occasionally work on the top power-play unit with Andrei Markov.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Nikolai Khabibulin , Chi G Archive | ESPN Content Chicago Blackhawks
| News: Khabibulin became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Antero Niittymaki , Phi G Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
| News: Niittymaki became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Martin Biron , Phi G Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
| News: Biron became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Brian Boucher , SJ G Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
| News: Boucher has signed two-year, $1.85 million deal with the Flyers, TSN.ca reports.
Spin: He'll back up Ray Emery for his former club, with the potential to see significant playing time (30-35 starts?) if Razor's return to the NHL doesn't go as planned. The Flyers appear to be taking a pretty significant risk with their goaltending situation this season, but at least Boucher fits the bill as a stable veteran fallback option.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Lukas Krajicek , TB D Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: Krajicek signed a one-year deal to remain with the Lightning on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Donald Brashear , Was LW Archive | ESPN Content Washington Capitals
| News: Brashear signed a two-year contract with the New York Rangers on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Joel Ward , Nsh RW Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
| News: Ward signed a two-year, $3 million deal to return to Nashville on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Aaron Rome , Cls D Archive | ESPN Content Columbus Blue Jackets
| News: Rome signed a one-year, $550,000 deal with Vancouver on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Scott Niedermayer , Ana D Archive | ESPN Content Anaheim Ducks
| News: Niedermayer signed a one-year, $6 million deal to return to the Ducks, ESPN.com reports.
Spin: Not much surprise here, as it wasn't believed that Niedermayer was going to seriously consider playing elsewhere this season. The Anaheim blue line will have a different look without Chris Pronger this season, so Niedermayer will once again be asked to help carry the mail on the power play after tallying 32 of his 59 points with the man advantage last season.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Mike Knuble , Phi RW Archive | ESPN Content Philadelphia Flyers
| News: Knuble signed a two-year, $5.6 million deal with the Caps on Wednesday, Comcast SportsNet reports.
Spin: With the money they're saving following Sergei Fedorov's departure, the Caps strike by signing a gritty, offensively capable veteran. Knuble is a lock for another 20-goal campaign, but he could hit the 30-mark again depending on where he skates in Washington.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Colton Orr , NYR RW Archive | ESPN Content New York Rangers
| News: Toronto signed Orr to a four-year deal on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Matt Walker , Chi D Archive | ESPN Content Chicago Blackhawks
| News: The Bolts have signed Walker to a four-year, $6.8 million contract.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
David Booth , Fla LW Archive | ESPN Content Florida Panthers
| News: Booth signed a six-year, $25.5 million deal with the Panthers on Wednesday, CBC.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Steve Montador , Bos D Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: The Sabres have signed Montador to a two-year, $3.1 million contract, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Ty Conklin , Det G Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
| News: The Blues have signed Conklin to a two-year, $2.6 million deal, the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Michael Cammalleri , Cgy LW Archive | ESPN Content Calgary Flames
| News: Cammalleri became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Dwayne Roloson , Edm G Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: The Islanders have reached agreement with Roloson on a two-year deal believed to be worth $5 million, NY Newsday reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Tomas Kopecky *, Det RW Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
Out | News: Kopecky (face) signed a two-year deal with Chicago on Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Martin Havlat , Chi RW Archive | ESPN Content Chicago Blackhawks
| News: Havlat will not return to Chicago after the Hawks signed Marian Hossa to a 12-year-deal on Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Mike Komisarek , Mon D Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
| News: Komisarek became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, Habsinsideout.com reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Marian Hossa , Det RW Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
| News: Hossa has signed a 12-year deal with Chicago, the Associated Press reports.
Spin: It's believed to be worth something in the neighborhood of $62 million, so the salary-cap hit will fall into the $5.2-million range. The Hawks also plucked Tomas Kopecky from the Red Wings on Wednesday afternoon, while significantly bolstering their chances to unseat Detroit atop the Central Division and Western Conference. If Chicago believes that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane will take Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk long-term deals, the Hawks could be in position to set up a dynasty of their own.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Anton Babchuk , Car D Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
| News: Babchuk, a restricted free agent, was presented with a qualifying offer worth $1 million, but GM Jim Rutherford said, "he will not play for the qualifier," the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Brian Gionta , NJ RW Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
| News: Gionta became a free agent on Wednesday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Andy Greene , NJ D Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
| News: Greene has re-signed with the Devils, agreeing to a two-year deal on Wednesday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Roman Polak , StL D Archive | ESPN Content St. Louis Blues
| News: Polak became an unrestricted free agent, suggesting the Blues were not close to an agreement on a multi-year contract, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Erik Cole , Car RW Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
| News: Cole hit the open market Wednesday, but there remains a chance that he could return to Carolina, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Craig Anderson , Fla G Archive | ESPN Content Florida Panthers
| News: Anderson has signed a two-year deal with the Avalanche, the Denver Post reports.
Spin: He played pretty well as the caddy to Tomas Vokoun on an inconsistent Florida club in 2008-09. Anderson had a 15-7-5 record with a .924 save percentage, while he'll get every opportunity to lay claim to the No. 1 job in Colorado during training camp with Peter Budaj retained for the backup spot.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Tomas Kopecky *, Det RW Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
Out | News: Kopecky (face) became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Darren McCarty , Det RW Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
| News: McCarty became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Mikael Samuelsson , Det RW Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
| News: Samuelsson became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Marian Hossa , Det RW Archive | ESPN Content Detroit Red Wings
| News: Hossa became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Hal Gill , Pit D Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: Gill became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Petr Sykora , Pit RW Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
Day-To-Day | News: Sykora (foot) became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Miroslav Satan , Pit RW Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: Satan became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Mathieu Garon , Pit G Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: Garon became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Philippe Boucher , Pit D Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: Boucher became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Ruslan Fedotenko , Pit LW Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: Fedotenko became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Rob Scuderi , Pit D Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: Scuderi became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Joel Ward , Nsh RW Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
| News: Ward became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday morning, the Nashville Tennessean reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Radek Dvorak , Fla RW Archive | ESPN Content Florida Panthers
| News: Dvorak re-signed with the Panthers on Wednesday to a two-year, $3.4 million deal, TSN.ca reprots.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Steve Sullivan , Nsh RW Archive | ESPN Content Nashville Predators
| News: Sullivan became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday morning, the Nashville Tennessean reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Mattias Ohlund , Van D Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
| News: Ohlund signed a seven-year, $24.5 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Ryan Bayda , Car LW Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
| News: Unrestricted free-agent Bayda will likely return to the Hurricanes if he fails to secure a one-way contract with another team, the Hurricanes' official site reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Sergei Zubov , Dal D Archive | ESPN Content Dallas Stars
| News: Zubov rejected the Stars' initial contract offer and will test the free agent waters.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Claude Lemieux , SJ RW Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
| News: Lemieux will not re-up with the Sharks, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Brian Boucher , SJ G Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
| News: Boucher is not expected to be on the Sharks' roster next season, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Henrik Sedin , Van C Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
| News: Sedin (along with his twin Daniel) has signed a five-year contact (averaging $6.1 million a season) to stay in Vancouver, TSN.ca reports.
Spin: Sedin, who had a career-high 22 goals en route to an 82-point season in 2008-09, was thought to be seeking (along with his brother) a 12-year, $63 million deal, so the Canucks came out of this pretty good, ensuring top line stability for the next five years in the process.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Daniel Sedin , Van LW Archive | ESPN Content Vancouver Canucks
| News: Sedin (along with his twin Henrik) has signed a five-year contract to stay with the Canucks, averaging $6.1 million a season, TSN.ca reports.
Spin: That's a nice chunk of change, but a far cry from the 12-year, $63 million deal the twins were thought to be seeking. Sedin is coming off a campaign in which he led the Canucks in goal scoring with 31 en route to an 82-point effort. The signings, right out the the free agent gate, ensure the team top line stability for the next five years.
 Wed, July 1 |  |
Mike Grier , SJ RW Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
| News: Grier is on his way out of San Jose, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Erik Christensen *, Ana C Archive | ESPN Content Anaheim Ducks
Out | News: Christensen (shoulder) has signed a one-year contract with Anaheim, according to the Ducks web site.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Jere Lehtinen , Dal RW Archive | ESPN Content Dallas Stars
| News: Lehtinen has signed a one-year deal with the Stars for a base salary of $1.5 million and incentives that could add $1 million more to the value of the contract, the Dallas Morning News reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Dany Sabourin , Edm G Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Sabourin will test the free agent market on Wednesday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Alexei Semenov , SJ D Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
| News: Semenov, an unrestricted free agent, is not expected to play for the Sharks next season, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
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 Wed, July 1 |  |
Dany Heatley , Ott LW Archive | ESPN Content Ottawa Senators
| News: Heatley has refused to waive his no-trade thus crushing a deal that would have seen the sniper head west to Edmonton, reports TSN.ca.
Spin: Yikes -- no-one wants to play in Edmonton. The deal could be dead forever but according to the NHL, the Sens apparently have until midnight July 1 to move Heater without having to pay his $4 million bonus due on Wednesday. This new news may make him more interesting to teams who fail to land the big free-agent fish on July 1.
 Tue, June 30 |  |
Blair Jones , TB C Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: Jones received a qualifying offer from the Lightning.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Karri Ramo , TB G Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: The Lightning have made a qualifying offer to Ramo.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Lauri Tukonen , Dal RW Archive | ESPN Content Dallas Stars
| News: Tukonen has received a qualifying offer from the Lightning.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Martins Karsums , TB RW Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: Karsums has been extended a qualifying offer by the Lightning.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Matt Smaby , TB D Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: Smaby has been tendered a qualifying offer by the Lightning.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Lukas Krajicek , TB D Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: Krajicek has been tendered a qualifying offer from the Lightning.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Matt Lashoff , TB D Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: Lashoff has been tendered a qualifying offer from the Lightning.
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Jay Bouwmeester , Fla D Archive | ESPN Content Florida Panthers
| News: Bouwmeester has signed a five-year deal with the Flames, reports TSN.ca.
Spin: The deal is worth $6.6 million per season against the cap. The deal will be made official at a 2 pm news conference Wednesday.
 Tue, June 30 |  |
Radek Smolenak , TB LW Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: Smolenak has been tendered a qualifying offer by the Lightning but he has already signed to play in the KHL next season.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Ladislav Smid , Edm D Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Smid may be part of a package headed to Ottawa for Dany Heatley, reports TSN.ca.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Dustin Penner , Edm LW Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Penner's name is linked to a trade package for Ottawa's Dany Heatley, reports TSN.ca.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Andrew Cogliano , Edm C Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Cogliano may be heading to Ottawa in a deal that centers around Dany Heatley, reports TSN.ca.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Dany Heatley , Ott LW Archive | ESPN Content Ottawa Senators
| News: Heatley has been asked to waive his no-trade clause to move to the Oilers, reports TSN.ca.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Mike McKenna , TB G Archive | ESPN Content Tampa Bay Lightning
| News: McKenna was not tendered a qualifying offer and will not be retained by the Lightning.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Joe Pavelski , SJ C Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
| News: Pavelski was invited to partake in Team USA Men's Olympic Orientation Camp taking place in Woodridge, Illinois, in mid-August, the Sharks' official site reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Stephane Yelle , Bos C Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Yelle will become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Steve Montador , Bos D Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Montador is slated to become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Shane Hnidy , Bos D Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Hnidy is slated to become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
P.J. Axelsson , Bos LW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: Axelsson is slated to become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Peter Schaefer , Bos LW Archive | ESPN Content Boston Bruins
| News: The Bruins have bought out the final year of Schaefer's contract, the Boston Globe reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Pavel Valentenko , Mon D Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
| News: Valentenko's rights have been traded from Montreal to the Rangers as part of the Scott Gomez deal, the
Canadiens' official site reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Ben Walter , NYI C Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
| News: Walter was acquired by the Devils in exchange for center Tony Romano and future considerations, the Star-Ledger reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Doug Janik , Mon D Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
| News: Janik was sent by Montreal to New York in the Scott Gomez deal, Canadiens' official site reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Christopher Higgins , Mon LW Archive | ESPN Content Montreal Canadiens
| News: Higgins, Ryan McDonagh, Doug Janik and Pavel Valentenko were traded to the Rangers from the Canadiens on Tuesday for center Scott Gomez, Tom Pyatt and Mike Busto TSN.ca reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Scott Gomez , NYR C Archive | ESPN Content New York Rangers
| News: Gomez, along with minor leaguers Tom Pyatt and Mike Busto, was acquired by the Habs from the Rangers in exchange for Chris Higgins, Ryan McDonagh, Doug Janik and Pavel Valentenko on Tuesday, TSN.ca reports.
Spin: The Habs had the cap space to take on an annual hit of $7.35 million, so giving up Higgins for a second-line center was a relative no-brainer. Gomez had just 58 points last season for the Rangers, his lowest total since 2002-03 with New Jersey.
 Tue, June 30 |  |
Johnny Oduya , NJ D Archive | ESPN Content New Jersey Devils
| News: The Devils have re-signed Oduya to an undisclosed contract, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Dave Bolland , Chi C Archive | ESPN Content Chicago Blackhawks
| News: Chicago re-signed Bolland to a five-year deal worth $16.875, ESPN.com reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Jeremy Colliton , NYI C Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
| News: Colliton has received a qualifying offer from the Islanders, according to the Connecticut Post.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Trevor Smith , NYI LW Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
| News: Smith has received a qualifying offer from the Islanders, the Connecticut Post reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Andrej Sekera , Buf D Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
| News: The Sabres extended a qualifying offer to Sekera on Tuesday, The Buffalo News reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Clarke MacArthur , Buf LW Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
| News: The Sabres extended a qualifying offer to MacArthur on Tuesday, The Buffalo News reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Jack Hillen , NYI D Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
| News: The Islanders have extended a qualifying offer to Hillen, according to Islanders Point Blank.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Drew Stafford , Buf RW Archive | ESPN Content Buffalo Sabres
| News: The Sabres extended a qualifying offer to Stafford on Tuesday, The Buffalo News reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Mike Weaver , StL D Archive | ESPN Content St. Louis Blues
| News: Weaver was signed to a one-year contract by St. Louis on Monday, the Associated Press reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Brad Winchester , StL LW Archive | ESPN Content St. Louis Blues
| News: Winchester was signed to a one-year contract by St. Louis on Monday, the Associated Press reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Nate Thompson , NYI C Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
| News: The Islanders will offer Thompson, a restricted free agent, a qualifying offer for the 2009-10 season, Islanders Point Blank reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Brad Staubitz , SJ D Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
| News: The Sharks extended a qualifying offer to Staubitz on Monday, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Blake Comeau , NYI LW Archive | ESPN Content New York Islanders
| News: The Islanders have offered Comeau, a restricted free agent, a qualifying offer for the 2009-10 season, Islanders Point Blank reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Chad LaRose , Car LW Archive | ESPN Content Carolina Hurricanes
| News: LaRose and the Hurricanes have yet to reach a deal, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Bryan Young , Edm D Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Young will no longer be a part of the Oilers organization, according to the Edmonton Journal.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Mathieu Roy , Edm D Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Roy will not be back with the Oilers next season, according to the Edmonton Journal.
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 Tue, June 30 |  |
Devan Dubnyk , Edm G Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Dubnyk was extended a qualifying offer by the Oilers on Tuesday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
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Ryan Stone , Pit C Archive | ESPN Content Pittsburgh Penguins
| News: Stone was extended a qualifying offer by the Oilers on Tuesday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
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Ryan Potulny , Edm C Archive | ESPN Content Edmonton Oilers
| News: Potulny was extended a qualifying offer by the Oilers on Tuesday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
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Rob Blake , SJ D Archive | ESPN Content San Jose Sharks
| News: The Sharks have signed Blake to a one-year, $3.5 million contract, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Spin: Blake is 39 years old, but last season, he manned the blue line like an ageless wonder. At least for another year, the Sharks will enjoy the presence of a smart and experienced veteran, especially on the man advantage. While some fans might opine that $3.5 million is too steep, the Sharks can count on a healthy Blake to log around 70 games with anywhere between 40-50 points in a season.
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