Jay Bouwmeester signed by Calgary Flames
The defenceman avoided unrestricted free agency by agreeing to a five-year deal worth $6.6 million per year against the salary cap on Tuesday night.(source:TSN) Hats off to GM Darryl Sutter for taking the chance, trading Jordan Leopold and a third round…
Flames Sign Jay Bouwmeester
TSN is reporting 5 years, at $6.6mm per year. This should set him up well for another big contract at the peak age of 30 years old. Nice move by Calgary, but he needs to develop to prove he is…
Marian Gaborik will test free agency
It appears that the Minnesota Wild will not be offering a contract to the often injured superstar. Marion Gaborik, the team's top pick in its inaugural draft, is the last remaining original franchise member and its career scoring leader with…
Jonas Gustavsson will wait for July 1st.
It looks like The "Monster" Jonas Gustavsson, the big Swedish Goaltender is widely regarded as the best goaltender outside the NHL, will wait for July 1st. and the free agency period before deciding where he will call home next season. The…
Marian Hossa will not return to Detroit
Ken Holland tells EJ Hradek that he is "Not optimistic that Marian Hossa will remain in Detroit". Hradek thinks the LA Kings will make a serious play for Hossa, and dont forget the offer Edmonton made last summer.
Sedins in Toronto?
On the Fan 590's Bob McCown show this afternoon in Toronto, Ron Wilson let it slip that Maple Leafs will pursue the Sedin's this off season. In what could easily be percieved as 'tampering' had it come a week ago,…
New Jersey Devils Re-Sign Johnny Oduya
No terms announced yet, but a great move to keep such a solid young building block in Jersey.
Mike Komisarek Not Resigning with Canadiens Before the deadline.
According to The Fan590 in Toronto: Mike Komisarek will test the market place on July 1st, leaving the door open to resign with Montreal after July 1st. Also reported on TSN.
Daily Rumors – June 30th
Mark Everson of the NY Post is reporting that the New Jersey Devils are close to re-signing Johnny Oduya to a 4 year deal worth in the neighborhood of $3-4 million per year. This would be a good signing for…
Ty Conklin a free agent
The Detroit Red Wings have decided not to offer a contract to Ty Conklin, reports The Detroit Free Press. After going 43-19-7 over the past two seasons with Pittsburgh and Detroit, I have to think there will be a lot of…
Vancouver Canucks GM Chasing Sedins in Sweden
Agent Turned GM Heading to Sweden to Chase Sedins -- TSN is reporting that Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis has flown to Sweden, and is meeting with the Sedin's in advance of Wednesday's opening of the Free Agency Period. If…
Top 40 Unrestricted NHL Free Agents
My Top 40 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents - Taking into Account Age, Potential and Positional Play Marian Hossa 30 DET: Superstar. Despite poor playoff showing. Daniel Sedin 28 VAN: Sensational Winger. Jay Bouwmeester 25 CAL: Potential for Greatness. Marian Gaborik…