- Cap Geek: The Panthers re-signed Erik Gudbranson for two-years, $5 million.
- Florida Panthers: GM Dale Tallon on Gudbranson signing.
“Erik is an important part of our young core of talented players who we are pleased to have signed,” said Tallon. “He is a big, strong and physical defenseman who is one of the building blocks for our team. We look forward to his continued development and his contributions to the South Florida community.”
- Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings signed Daniel Cleary to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million with another $1 million in bonuses. Red Wings GM Ken Holland on the re-signing,
“has more to do with last year. My program has been one of loyalty, and there’s good things and bad things that go with that. Way more good, in my opinion. I reached out to a lot of people before signing Dan, and he’s very popular in our organization and with our on-ice leaders.”
Clearly signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal last year after Mike Babcock pushed hard for him to accept their deal and not the three-year, $8.25 million deal from the Flyers. A verbal agreement was made that they would take care of Cleary this summer.
- San Jose Sharks: The Sharks re-signed Scott Hannan to a one-year deal.
- Cap Geek: The Leafs re-sign Trevor Smith to a one-way deal.
- NHLFreeAgents: The Red Wings re-sign goaltender Thomas McCollum to a one-year, two-way deal worth $600,000.
- David Pollak: The Sharks sign Michael Haley and Bryan Lerg.
- Erik Erlendsson: The Lightning re-signed winger Brett Connolly to a one-year, two-way contract.
