Greg Brady: The Maple Leafs signed defenseman Mark Fraser to a one-year deal worth $1.275 million avoiding arbitration. The Leafs now have eight NHL defenseman on their NHL roster at $18.75 million, with Cody Franson not included. Morgan Rielly and Jesse Blacker are not included either and they could play this season.
Darren Dreger: The Rangers signed forward Mats Zuccarello to a one-year deal worth $1.15 million avoiding arbitration.
Michael Russo: The Wild have re-signed defenseman Tyler Cuma to a one-year deal.
