5. P.A. Parenteau – Toronto Maple Leafs
P.A. Parenteau - Toronto Maple Leafs - one year, $1.5 million cap hit After a tough year in Montreal where Parenteau was often under-utilized and/or scratched by Michel Therrien, the Toronto Maple Leafs took a flyer on him last summer…
6. Mike Green – Detroit Red Wings
Mike Green - Detroit Red Wings - three years, $6 million cap hit For years the Detroit Red Wings sought a legitimate top-4 right-handed defenseman. Last offseason they finally managed to get their hands on one as Mike Green put pen…
7. Thomas Greiss – New York Islanders
Thomas Greiss - New York Islanders - two years, $1.5 million cap hit Over the last little while Thomas Greiss has bounced around like a pinball, playing for four teams in as many years. Despite consistently posting very good numbers he's never really…
8. Michal Neuvirth – Philadelphia Flyers
Michal Neuvirth - Philadelphia Flyers - two years, $1.625 million cap hit When Neuvirth signed a two-year contract with the Flyers it didn't seem like a big addition at the time, but it has proven to be just that. To the…
9. David Schlemko – New Jersey Devils
David Schlemko - New Jersey Devils - one year, $625,000 In terms of bang for your buck few signings offered the value that David Schlemko has to the Devils this season. They're not going to make the playoffs, obviously, but…
10. Barret Jackman – Nashville Predators
Barret Jackman - Nashville Predators - two years, $2 million cap hit More often than not when you point to a 'defensive defenseman,' I'll point to a guy that spends the majority of his shifts chasing play and hemmed into…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Blue Jackets and Islanders
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said there are no contract extensions imminent for Brian Campbell, Eric Gudbranson and Vincent Trocheck. They are focusing on their playoff drive. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron…
NHL Rumors: Doan, Kovalchuk, Yandle, Rantanen and Leafs
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said a month ago that Shane Doan contract talks won't happen until the offseason. Everyone is expecting that he'll be back. On the Ilya Kovalchuk ... Gabrielle T-F: Sources…
NHL Injuries: Avs, Caps, Ducks, Jets, Sharks, Pens and More
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei of the Denver Post: There is still no update on the status of Matt Duchene and Nathan MacKinnon and their knee injuries. Patrick Roy said again that he won't talk about their injuries.…
1. Justin Williams – Washington Capitals
Justin Williams - Washington Capitals - two years, $3.25 million cap hit For years the Washington Capitals have been an excellent regular season team that has failed to translate their success into the Stanley Cup playoffs. A big reason for that…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 24
Not a surprise that the Washington Capitals remain at the top of our consensus NHL power rankings. The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks moved ahead of the St. Louis Blues, who fell back two spots to No. 4. The Dallas…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More
Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…