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…
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 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…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Avalanche and Predators
On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Another Senators coaching change is needed. Coach Dave Cameron still thinks the players are getting his message, but Brennan is starting to doubt that. If the Senators make a…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and Stock Up/Down for Free Agents
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma: The Canucks will either buyout Alex Burrows or trade him while retaining salary. On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Losing is not an option for the Oilers next…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Gaudreau, Sens, Leafs, Kovalchuk and Kings
Insider Trading ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Jimmy Vesey could be finished his college career this weekend. The Predators are able to offer him something no team can, the ability to burn a year off his entry level contract…