The Buffalo Sabres Sign Marcus Johannson

Photo taken from NHL.com It’s official: the Bruins have lost UFA forward Marcus Johannson. The Buffalo Sabres announced today they signed him to a two-year contract worth $9 million ($4.5 million AAV). This is disappointing but expected, and the Sabres are getting a great player. Johannson suited up for 58 games last season, producing 13 … Continue reading The Buffalo Sabres Sign Marcus Johannson

Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Tampa Bay Lightning

Photo taken from NHL.com The Tampa Bay Lightning had a very quiet July 1st, signing just two players. You know they didn’t do much when their biggest signing of the day was Curtis McElhinney, who will likely be the team’s backup goaltender. This was expected given they tied the NHL-record for regular-season wins last season … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Tampa Bay Lightning

40 players file for Salary Arbitration

photo from NHL.com Yesterday, the NHL announced that 40 players filed for Salrary Arbitration. Here's the list of players that nhlpa.com put out: Anaheim Ducks Chase De Leo (Settled: 1 year, two-way, $750,000 contract) Boston Bruins Danton Heinen (Settled: 2 years, $5,600,000 contract) Buffalo Sabres Remi Elie (Hearing scheduled for August 1st) Jake McCabe (Hearing … Continue reading 40 players file for Salary Arbitration

Free Agent Frenzy: the Ottawa Senators

Photo taken from NHL.com The Ottawa Senators had a relatively quiet July 1st signing-wise, although they did make a big trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. This was expected given they are in full-on rebuild mode and the organization is a bit of a dumpster fire between owner and management issues and on-ice play that … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy: the Ottawa Senators

Free Agent Frenzy Recap: the Montreal Canadiens

Photo taken from NHL.com The Montreal Canadiens probably had the most interesting July 1st, but not because of who they signed. They only signed depth guys, but they also tendered an offer sheet to the Carolina Hurricane’s Sebastian Aho. I remain it was a very stupid thing for them to do because they lowballed him … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap: the Montreal Canadiens

Free Agent Frenzy Recap- Florida Panthers

Photo taken from NHL.com The Florida Panthers were one of the busiest teams on July 1st this season. Their biggest move was undoubtedly signing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, but they also made a few others moves that will help them. Here’s a recap of their day and a quick write-up on each of the new signings. … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- Florida Panthers

Free Agent Frenzy Recap- Detroit Red Wings

Photo taken from NHL.com The Detroit Red Wings signed three players on July 1st but made their biggest move back in March when they resigned goaltender Jimmy Howard to a one-year contract worth $5.1 million. Here’s a recap of their day and a brief write-up on each player. Patrik Nemeth, D. Nemeth was signed to … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- Detroit Red Wings

Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Buffalo Sabres

Photo taken from NHL.com The Buffalo Sabres were relatively quiet on July 1st, as they only added depth pieces. They made their big move back on June 7th when they resigned pending UFA Jeff Skinner to a massive eight-year, $72 million contract ($9 million AAV). Here’s a recap of all the moves they made yesterday, … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy Recap- the Buffalo Sabres

The San Jose Sharks Sign Forward Timo Meier

Photo taken from NHL.com The Sharks announced today that they have resigned forward Timo Meier to a four-year contract worth $24 million ($6 million AAV). Meier, who plays right wing, recorded 30 goals and added 36 assists in 70 games last season. Drafted ninth overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Sharks, Meier … Continue reading The San Jose Sharks Sign Forward Timo Meier

The Minnesota Wild Sign Forward Mats Zuccarello

Photo taken from NHL.com The Minnesota Wild announced today that they have signed forward Mats Zuccarello to a five-year contract worth $30 million ($6 million AAV). Zuccarello, who plays right wing, had 12 goals and 28 points in 48 games this season. He started the year with the New York Rangers before being traded to … Continue reading The Minnesota Wild Sign Forward Mats Zuccarello