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Devils Sign Steve Bernier to One-Year Contract

2012-01-31T22:44:00.003-05:00

The New Jersey Devils have announced that they have signed right wing Steve Bernier to a one-year, two-way contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He attended the team's training camp this past September on a tryout basis and has been playing with their AHL affiliate in Albany since the start of the 2011-12 season. In 17 games with Albany, he has three goals and three assists for six points. This is a depth signing at best for the Devils, as Bernier has struggled to find offensive consistency for the past couple of seasons. However, he has good size and can play a role as a penalty killer. He was recalled from the minors after the signing, so look for Bernier to play on New Jersey's fourth line.

Capitals Sign Joel Rechlicz to One-Year Contract

2012-01-31T22:35:00.006-05:00

The Washington Capitals have announced that they have signed right wing Joel Rechlicz to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He attended Washington's training camp this past September on a tryout basis. He last played in the NHL with the New York Islanders during the 2009-10 season. In 27 games this season with Hershey of the AHL, he has one goal and one assist for two points and 184 penalty minutes. This is just a depth signing for the Capitals to add some toughness to their lineup, as Rechlicz plays a very physical game but has no offensive upside whatsoever. Look for him to play on the fourth line if he sees any time with the Capitals.

Flames Acquire Akim Aliu from Jets for John Negrin

2012-01-31T22:15:00.004-05:00

The Calgary Flames announced on Monday that they have acquired right wing Akim Aliu from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for defenseman John Negrin. In 13 games this season with Abbotsford of the AHL, Aliu has four goals and one assist for five points. He also appeared in 10 games with Colorado of the ECHL, scoring two goals and four assists for six points. Negrin has one assist in 26 games with Abbotsford. He has also appeared in nine games with Utah of the ECHL, scoring one goal and five assists for six points. Both players have yet to appear in an NHL game and will be eligible for restricted free agency this summer. In Aliu, the Flames add a talented forward with plenty of size and some offensive upside despite struggling offensively in the minors. For now, he will bolster Calgary's minor league affiliate in Abbotsford. In Negrin, the Jets get a defenseman with plenty of size and a little offensive ability. He has battled some knee injuries throughout his hockey career, but should be a steady blueliner for the team's AHL affiliate in St. John's.

Hurricanes Sign Tim Gleason to Four-Year Extension

2012-01-31T21:16:00.003-05:00

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Monday that they have signed defenseman Tim Gleason to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million. The deal will pay him $3.5 million next season, $4.5 million in 2013-14 and 2014-15, and $3.5 million in 2015-16. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 51 games so far this season, he has one goal and 13 assists for 14 points and 44 penalty minutes. An excellent signing for the Hurricanes, as Gleason has become one of the team's top blueliners. He's an excellent shutdown defenseman who has plenty of mobility and plays with some grit. Look for him to continue to be one of Carolina's top defensemen over the next four seasons.

Blackhawks Acquire Brendan Morrison from Flames

2012-01-31T20:56:00.004-05:00

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that they have acquired center Brendan Morrison from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Brian Connelly. In 28 games this season with the Flames, Morrison has four goals and seven assists for 11 points. Connelly has five goals and 31 assists for 36 points in 44 games with Rockford of the AHL. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. Not a bad move for the Blackhawks, as Morrison will bring plenty of depth up the middle for the team. He also adds some playmaking and faceoff skills to the forward lines. As for the Flames, they land a defensive asset in Connelly, but he is a long shot to make the team at this time. For now, he will provide plenty of offensive skill to the blueline of their AHL affiliate in Abbotsford.

Sharks Acquire Tim Kennedy from Panthers for Sean Sullivan

2012-01-26T17:47:00.004-05:00

The San Jose Sharks announced today that they have acquired center Tim Kennedy from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Sean Sullivan. In 27 games this season with the Panthers, Kennedy has one goal and one assist. He has also appeared in 18 games with San Antonio of the AHL, scoring three goals and six assists for nine points. Sullivan has five goals and 19 assists for 24 points in 32 games with Worcester of the AHL. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. This is a depth move at best for both teams. Kennedy could see some time on the Sharks' roster as a fourth line forward, while Sullivan will likely remain in the minors for the rest of the season.

Maple Leafs Sign John-Michael Liles to Four-Year Extension

2012-01-26T17:38:00.003-05:00

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman John-Michael Liles to a four-year contract extension worth $15.5 million. The deal will average out to $3.875 million per season. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 34 games this season, Liles has four goals and 17 assists for 21 points. He is currently on injured reserve with a concussion. This is a decent signing for the Maple Leafs, as Liles was having a fine year with the club until being sidelined with the concussion. He brings lots of offensive skill and mobility to the team's blueline, as well as plenty of talent to the power play. Look for him to continue to be a good fit on Toronto's defense for the duration of the contract.

Stars Sign Alex Goligoski to Four-Year Extension

2012-01-23T20:40:00.004-05:00

The Dallas Stars announced today that they have signed defenseman Alex Goligoski to a four-year contract extension worth $18.4 million. The deal averages out for $4.6 million per season. He would have been eligible for restricted free agency this summer. In 36 games so far this season, he has five goals and 10 assists for 15 points. He missed 11 games this season with a broken thumb. Not a bad signing in terms of skill level, as Goligoski brings plenty of offensive skill to the blueline. He has excellent puck-moving skills and mobility, can play lots of minutes, and brings talent to the power play. However, the salary is a bit steep, as the Stars probably could have signed Goligoski for a little bit less money.

Devils Acquire Alexei Ponikarovsky from Hurricanes

2012-01-23T20:21:00.003-05:00

The New Jersey Devils have announced that they have acquired left wing Alexei Ponikarovsky from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Joe Sova and a fourth round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. In 50 games this season with the Hurricanes, Ponikarovsky has eight goals and eight assists for 16 points. Sova has two goals and two assists for four points in 14 games with Albany of the AHL. He has also appeared in 18 games with Kalamazoo of the ECHL, scoring two goals and five assists for seven points. Not a bad depth move for the Devils, as Ponikarovsky will bring some two-way skill and offensive ability to the forward lines. More than likely, he will play on the team's third line for the remainder of the season. As for the Hurricanes, the subtraction of Ponikarovsky will give one of their younger forwards an opportunity to step up in the second half of the season. As for Sova, he is really just a depth acquisition for the team and will likely remain in the minors for the remainder of the season.

Ducks Sign Francois Beauchemin to Three-Year Extension

2012-01-23T20:14:00.003-05:00

The Anaheim Ducks have announced that they have signed defenseman Francois Beauchemin to a three-year contract extension worth $10.5 million. The deal will average out to $3.5 million per season. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 47 games this season, he has six goals and 12 assists for 18 points. Not a bad signing for the Ducks, as Beauchemin brings a lot of experience to their defense. He has good size, can log lots of minutes, and can play a physical game. He should continue to be a good fit on the team for the next three seasons.

Blue Jackets Sign Brett Lebda to One-Year Contract

2012-01-23T20:00:00.003-05:00

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they have signed defenseman Brett Lebda to a one-year contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In 26 games this season with Springfield of the AHL, he has one goal and nine assists for 10 points. The 30-year-old defenseman was traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Nashville Predators this past summer and then had the final year of his contract bought out by Nashville, making him an unrestricted free agent. Not a bad depth signing for the Blue Jackets, as Lebda will add some mobility to their defense. With Radek Martinek out for the rest of the season with a concussion, Lebda's veteran presence will be valuable to the struggling team.

Predators Claim Brandon Yip Off Waivers from Avalanche

2012-01-23T19:49:00.004-05:00

The Nashville Predators have announced that they have claimed right wing Brandon Yip off waivers from the Colorado Avalanche. In 10 games this season with Colorado, he has no points. Not a bad depth move for the Predators, as Yip will bring a little size, speed, and scoring ability to the team despite being a bit inconsistent in his scoring. For now, he will provide offensive depth for the team on the fourth line.

Hurricanes Acquire Dadonov from Panthers in Four-Player Trade

2012-01-23T17:00:00.004-05:00

The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that they have acquired right wing Evgeni Dadonov and left wing A.J. Jenks from the Florida Panthers in exchange for center Jonathan Matsumoto and left wing Mattias Lindstrom. In 15 games this season with the Panthers, Dadonov has two goals and one assist for three points. He has also appeared in 22 games with San Antonio and Charlotte of the AHL, scoring five goals and four assists for nine points. Jenks has appeared in 27 games with San Antonio and Charlotte, scoring no points. He also has three goals and three assists for six points in 13 games with Cincinnati of the ECHL. In 44 games with Charlotte and San Antonio, Matsumoto has 16 goals and 23 assists for 39 points, while Lindstrom has two assists in 21 games with Tingsryds AIF of the Swedish Elite League.

For the Hurricanes, Dadonov is the key player in this transaction. He has shown flashes of brilliance at the NHL level, but was never very consistent with the Panthers. He has plenty of scoring upside and some puck-control skill, so the change of scenery might do him some good. However, if Dadonov is unable to improve his game, it's possible he could head back to his native Russia in the off-season. Jenks has a little offensive upside, but for now, he will remain in the minors to improve his overall game. For the Panthers, Lindstrom is the key player in the deal. He has some offensive upside and could see some NHL action down the road. Matsumoto gives the team some depth at center, and could see some time in the NHL if injuries continue to mount for the Panthers.

Blues Sign Brian Elliott to Two-Year Extension

2012-01-23T16:39:00.003-05:00

The St. Louis Blues have announced that they have signed goaltender Brian Elliott to a two-year contract extension worth $3.6 million. The deal averages out to $1.8 million per season. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 22 games this season, Elliott has a 15-5-1 record, five shutouts, a 1.68 GAA, and a .937 save percentage. His solid play so far this season has earned him a roster spot in the 2012 All-Star Game in Ottawa on January 29. After struggling mightily in Ottawa and Colorado last season, Elliott has completely turned his game around and has helped keep the Blues near the top of the standings for most of the season. He covers a lot of space in the net and is quick on his skates despite having consistency issues in the past. If he can keep his solid play going into next season, this will be a steal of a deal for St. Louis.

Blue Jackets Claim Colton Gillies Off Waivers

2012-01-23T15:05:00.005-05:00

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they have claimed left wing Colton Gillies off waivers from the Minnesota Wild. In 37 games with the Wild this season, has has two assists. Not a bad depth move for Columbus, as Gillies has lots of speed, good size, and some forechecking skill. However, he has struggled quite a bit at the NHL level and likely won't make much of an impact to the current Blue Jackets roster.

Stars Acquire Angelo Esposito from Panthers

2012-01-14T01:59:00.003-05:00

The Dallas Stars announced on Friday that they have acquired center Angelo Esposito from the Florida Panthers in exchange for center Ondrej Roman. Both players will be eligible for restricted free agency this summer. In 16 games this season with San Antonio of the AHL, Esposito has two goals and three assists for five points. He also appeared in three games with Cincinnati of the ECHL, scoring one assist. In 24 games this season with Texas of the AHL, Roman has one goal and four assists for five points. He has also appeared in six games with Idaho of the ECHL, scoring two goals and four assists for six points. Both players have yet to appear in an NHL game. This is really just a depth move for the Stars, as Esposito has struggled mightily since entering the minor league ranks a couple seasons ago. Once projected to be the first overall pick in the 2007 draft, his stock began to drop during the 2006-07 season. Since then, he has not been able to crack an NHL roster and has seen himself traded several times in the process. Perhaps the change of scenery will help him improve his offensive game a little bit, but more than likely, his offensive output will continue to be low. As for the Panthers, Roman will be a depth player at best for them and will likely remain in the minors for the rest of the season.

Flames Acquire Cammalleri, Ramo from Canadiens for Bourque, Holland

2012-01-14T01:22:00.003-05:00

The Calgary Flames swung a major deal on Thursday by acquiring left wing Mike Cammalleri, goaltender Karri Ramo, and a fifth round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for left wing Rene Bourque, right wing Patrick Holland, and a second round pick in the 2013 Entry Draft. The trade came just one day after Cammalleri made disparaging remarks on the Canadiens' play as of late. The tam currently sits at the bottom of the Northeast Division with a 16-20-7 record in 43 games and have 39 points. They are 3-7-0 in their last 10 games and have lost two straight games. In 38 games this season with Montreal, Cammalleri has nine goals and 13 assists for 22 points. In 35 games with Avangard Omsk of the KHL, Ramo has a 13-15-7 record, five shutouts, a 1.97 GAA, and a .927 save percentage. Bourque has 13 goals and three assists for 16 points in 38 games with the Flames. He is currently serving a five game suspension for elbowing Washington's Nicklas Backstrom in the head on January 5. In 40 games with the Tri-City Americans of the WHL, Holland has 17 goals and 40 assists for 57 points.

This is an excellent trade for the Flames, as Cammalleri adds plenty of offensive and scoring depth to the team despite struggling in Montreal this season. He enjoyed a productive 2008-09 season in Calgary playing alongside Jarome Iginla, so the two wingers will likely play on the same line once again and hopefully find the offensive spark they once had together. Ramo was drafted by GM Jay Feaster while he was with the Tampa Bay Lightning, so he adds some familiarity in net. However, there is no guarantee that Ramo will play for the Flames in the near future, as he has been playing in the KHL in recent years. Despite struggling for much of the 2011-12 season, this move clearly shows that the Flames are definitely going to make a push for the playoffs. As for the Canadiens, they dealt a player who had clearly lost his passion for the team and also cleared up some salary cap space in the process. In Bourque, they get a big winger who can score and play a physical game despite being a bit of a streaky scorer. He is also excellent on the power play and penalty kill, so they get a well-rounded special teams player in the deal. Holland has shown some promise in the WHL over the past few seasons, so the Canadiens get a prospect with some upside. In the end, the trade is a shakeup for both struggling teams. Cammalleri and Bourque will also look for fresh starts with their new teams and hopefully improve their offensive games.

Oilers Sign Corey Potter to Two-Year Extension

2012-01-14T01:17:00.003-05:00

The Edmonton Oilers have announced that they have signed defenseman Corey Potter to a two-year contract extension. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 28 games this season, he has three goals and 12 assists for 15 points. A depth signing at best for the Oilers, but not a bad one, as Potter has been a reliable defenseman for the team all season. He has some mobility and good size, but more than likely he will play as a third-pairing defenseman for the team for the duration of his new deal.

2012 NHL Free Agents

2012-01-14T00:30:00.004-05:00

Here is a list of the players who are tentatively scheduled to become free agents on July 1, 2012. While the official list will not be released until next summer, I feel this unofficial list is a very accurate list of the players who will become free agents next summer. The explanations of the different free agent groups can be found at the bottom of the page. Potential Group 6 free agents will be listed at the conclusion of the season when it will be better known which players will be eligible for Group 6 free agency. Unrestricted Free Agents (UFAs) will be listed close to or on July 1 when it will become known which potential Group 2 free agents will not be tendered qualifying offers by their teams. Players who are traded or claimed off waivers throughout the course of the season and summer will be added to their new teams when such transactions occur. Players who are signed by new teams, re-signed by their respective teams, or retire will be removed from the free agent list. A player who is removed from this list will be added to the UPDATES section below. Signings are organized by date. See the separate 2012 Free Agent Signings List for an alphabetical listing of player signings here: http://hockeyblog-kev.blogspot.com/2011/10/2012-nhl-free-agent-signings.html

***UPDATES***

- Added Jay Pandolfo to NY Islanders (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Dale Weise to Vancouver from NY Rangers (Claimed off waivers by the Canucks on 10/4/11)
- Added Petr Sykora to New Jersey (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Blair Betts to Montreal from Philadelphia (Claimed off waivers by the Canadiens on 10/5/11)
- Moved Brett MacLean to Winnipeg from Phoenix (Claimed off waivers by the Jets on 10/6/11)
- Moved Jeff Woywitka to NY Rangers from Montreal (Claimed off waivers by the Rangers on 10/6/11)
- Added Joe Callahan to Montreal (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Blair Betts to Philadelphia from Montreal (Waiver claim from 10/5/11 reversed due to an injury to Betts on 10/9/11)
- Moved Kyle Cumiskey to Anaheim from Colorado (Acquired by the Ducks on 10/8/11)
- Moved Jake Newton to Colorado from Anaheim (Acquired by the Avalanche on 10/8/11)
- Moved Taylor Chorney to St. Louis from Edmonton (Claimed off waivers by the Blues on 10/11/11)
- Moved Brian McGrattan to Nashville from Anaheim (Claimed off waivers by the Predators on 10/11/11)
- Added Troy Bodie to Anaheim (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Stefan Legein to Los Angeles from Philadelphia (Acquired by the Kings on 10/12/11)
- Moved Steven Reinprecht to Vancouver from Florida (Acquired by the Canucks on 10/22/11)
- Moved Mikael Samuelsson to Florida from Vancouver (Acquired by the Panthers on 10/22/11)
- Moved Marco Sturm to Florida from Vancouver (Acquired by the Panthers on 10/22/11)
- Moved Petteri Nokelainen to Montreal from Phoenix (Acquired by the Canadiens on 10/23/11)
- Moved Garrett Stafford to Montreal from Phoenix (Acquired by the Canadiens on 10/23/11)
- Moved Brock Trotter to Phoenix from Montreal (Acquired by the Coyotes on 10/23/11)
- Added Brendan Bell to NY Rangers (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Ryan Carter to New Jersey from Florida (Claimed off waivers by the Devils on 10/26/11)
- Added Jed Ortmeyer to Minnesota (Group 3 free agent)
- Added Vladimir Zharkov to New Jersey (Group 2 free agent)
- Added Al Montoya to NY Islanders (Group 3 free agent)
- Added Pavel Valentenko to NY Rangers (Group 2 free agent)
- Removed Tommy Grant from NY Rangers (Will be a Group 2 free agent in 2013)
- Moved Cal O'Reilly to Phoenix from Nashville (Acquired by the Coyotes on 10/28/11)
- Moved Brett MacLean to Phoenix from Winnipeg (Claimed off waivers by the Coyotes on 10/29/11)
- Added Anton Stralman to NY Rangers (Group 2 free agent)
- Moved Francois Bouchard to NY Rangers from Washington (Acquired by the Rangers on 11/8/11)
- Added Stephane Da Costa to Ottawa (Group 2 free agent)
- Removed Matt Read from Philadelphia (Will be a Group 3 free agent in 2014)
- Removed Andreas Lilja from Philadelphia (Will be a Group 3 free agent in 2013)
- Added Andy Miele to Phoenix (Group 2 free agent)
- Added Arron Asham to Pittsburgh (Group 3 free agent)
- Removed Mitch Fadden from Tampa Bay (Released by the team)
- Added Mike Zigomanis to Toronto (Group 3 free agent)
- Removed Ryan Potulny from Washington (Will be a Group 3 free agent in 2013)
- Moved Taylor Chorney to Edmonton from St. Louis (Claimed off waivers by the Oilers on 11/10/11)
- Moved Ben Maxwell to Anaheim from Winnipeg (Claimed off waivers by the Ducks on 11/10/11)
- Moved Nikita Nikitin to Columbus from St. Louis (Acquired by the Blue Jackets on 11/11/11)
- Moved Niklas Hagman to Anaheim from Calgary (Claimed off waivers by the Ducks on 11/14/11)
- Added Kris Fredheim to Minnesota (Group 2 free agent)
- Moved Blake Comeau to Calgary from NY Islanders (Claimed off waivers by the Flames on 11/25/11)
- Moved Rob Klinkhammer to Ottawa from Chicago (Acquired by the Senators on 12/2/11)
- Moved Evan Oberg to Tampa Bay from Florida (Acquired by the Lightning on 12/2/11)
- Moved Michael Kostka to Tampa Bay from Florida (Acquired by the Lightning on 12/2/11)
- Moved James Wright to Florida from Tampa Bay (Acquired by the Panthers on 12/2/11)
- Moved Michael Vernace to Florida from Tampa Bay (Acquired by the Panthers on 12/2/11)
- Moved Ben Maxwell to Winnipeg from Anaheim (Claimed off waivers by the Jets on 12/6/11)
- Moved Krys Barch to Florida from Dallas (Acquired by the Panthers on 12/7/11)
- Moved Jake Hauswirth to Dallas from Florida (Acquired by the Stars on 12/7/11)
- Moved Jaroslav Spacek to Carolina from Montreal (Acquired by the Hurricanes on 12/9/11)
- Added Antti Miettinen to Tampa Bay (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Kurtis Foster to New Jersey from Anaheim (Acquired by the Devils on 12/12/11)
- Moved Timo Pielmeier to New Jersey from Anaheim (Acquired by the Devils on 12/12/11)
- Moved Mark Fraser to Anaheim from New Jersey (Acquired by the Ducks on 12/12/11)
- Moved Rod Pelley to Anaheim from New Jersey (Acquired by the Devils on 12/12/11)
- Moved Antti Miettinen to Winnipeg from Tampa Bay (Claimed off waivers by the Jets on 12/13/11)
- Added Bill Thomas to Florida (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Luca Caputi to Anaheim from Toronto (Acquired by the Ducks on 1/3/12)
- Added John Madden to Florida (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Blair Jones to Calgary from Tampa Bay (Acquired by the Flames on 1/6/12)
- Moved Brendan Mikkelson to Tampa Bay from Calgary (Acquired by the Lightning on 1/6/12)
- Moved Gilbert Brule to Phoenix from Edmonton (Claimed off waivers by the Coyotes on 1/10/12)
- Moved Angelo Esposito to Dallas from Florida (Acquired by the Stars on 1/13/12)
- Moved Ondrej Roman to Florida from Dallas (Acquired by the Panthers on 1/13/12)
- Moved Evgeni Dadonov to Carolina from Florida (Acquired by the Hurricanes on 1/18/12)
- Moved Jonathan Matsumoto to Florida from Carolina (Acquired by the Panthers on 1/18/12)
- Moved Brandon Yip to Nashville from Colorado (Claimed off waivers by the Predators on 1/19/12)
- Added Brett Lebda to Columbus (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Alexei Ponikarovsky to New Jersey from Carolina (Acquired by the Devils on 1/20/12)
- Moved Tim Kennedy to San Jose from Florida (Acquired by the Sharks on 1/26/12)
- Moved Sean Sullivan to Florida from San Jose (Acquired by the Panthers on 1/26/12)
- Moved Brendan Morrison to Chicago from Calgary (Acquired by the Blackhawks on 1/27/12)
- Moved Brian Connelly to Calgary from Chicago (Acquired by the Flames on 1/27/12)
- Moved Akim Aliu to Calgary from Winnipeg (Acquired by the Flames on 1/30/12)
- Moved John Negrin to Winnipeg from Calgary (Acquired by the Jets on 1/30/12)
- Added Joel Rechlicz to Washington (Group 2 free agent)
- Added Steve Bernier to New Jersey (Group 3 free agent)

PLAYERS SIGNING WITH NEW TEAMS
Players can begin signing with new teams on July 1, 2012

RE-SIGNINGS
Adam McQuaid - re-signed by Boston (7/14/11) - 3 years, undisclosed
Brent Burns - re-signed by San Jose (8/1/11) - 5 years, $28.8 million
Patrick Sharp - re-signed by Chicago (8/3/11) - 5 years, $29.5 million
Logan Couture - re-signed by San Jose (8/26/11) - 2 years, $5.75 million
James van Riemsdyk - re-signed by Philadelphia (8/30/11) - 6 years, $25.5 million
Fedor Tyutin - re-signed by Columbus (8/31/11) - 6 years, $27 million
John Tavares - re-signed by NY Islanders (9/14/11) - 6 years, $33 million
Tyler Myers - re-signed by Buffalo (9/15/11) - 7 years, $38.5 million
Kevin Westgarth - re-signed by Los Angeles (9/19/11) - 2 years, $1.45 million
R.J. Umberger - re-signed by Columbus (9/21/11) - 5 years, $23 million
Jason Chimera - re-signed by Washington (9/29/11) - 2 years, $3.5 million
Paul Bissonnette - re-signed by Phoenix (10/5/11) - 2 years, $1.475 million
Martin Hanzal - re-signed by Phoenix (10/6/11) - 5 years, $15.5 million
Rich Peverley - re-signed by Boston (10/11/11) - 3 years, $9.75 million
Chris Kunitz - re-signed by Pittsburgh (10/13/11) - 2 years, $7.45 million
Niklas Kronwall - re-signed by Detroit (10/31/11) - 7 years, $33.25 million
Pekka Rinne - re-signed by Nashville (11/3/11) - 7 years, $49 million
Dana Tyrell - re-signed by Tampa Bay (11/28/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Victor Hedman - re-signed by Tampa Bay (11/30/11) - 5 years, $20 million
David Krejci - re-signed by Boston (12/1/11) - 3 years, $15.75 million
Josh Gorges - re-signed by Montreal (1/1/12) - 6 years, $23.4 million
Ryan Reaves - re-signed by St. Louis (1/9/12) - 2 years, undisclosed
Tom Pyatt - re-signed by Tampa Bay (1/9/12) - 2 years, $1.6 million
Corey Potter - re-signed by Edmonton (1/10/12) - 2 years, undisclosed
Brian Elliott - re-signed by St. Louis (1/18/12) - 2 years, $3.6 million
Francois Beauchemin - re-signed by Anaheim (1/20/12) - 3 years, $10.5 million
Alex Goligoski - re-signed by Dallas (1/23/12) - 4 years, $18.4 million
John-Michael Liles - re-signed by Toronto (1/25/12) - 4 years, $15.5 million
Tim Gleason - re-signed by Carolina (1/30/12) - 4 years, $16 million

RETIREMENTS
Brian Rafalski - retired from Detroit (5/25/11)

ANAHEIM DUCKS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Nick Bonino, Luca Caputi, Mathieu Carle, Marco Cousineau, Kyle Cumiskey, Mark Fraser, Maxime Macenauer, Patrick Maroon, Rick Schofield, Iiro Tarkki, Sean Zimmerman

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Mark Bell, Jason Blake, Troy Bodie, Sheldon Brookbank, Dan Ellis, Niklas Hagman, Jean-Francois Jacques, Saku Koivu, George Parros, Rod Pelley, Bryan Rodney, Teemu Selanne, Matt Smaby

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

BOSTON BRUINS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Yury Alexandrov, Jamie Arniel, Matt Bartkowski, Andrew Bodnarchuk, Stefan Chaput, Adam Courchaine, Zach Hamill, Lane MacDermid, Benoit Pouliot, Tuukka Rask, Yannick Riendeau

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Johnny Boychuk, Greg Campbell, Joe Corvo, Josh Hennessy, Chris Kelly, Nathan McIver, Zach McKelvie, Daniel Paille, Shawn Thornton

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

BUFFALO SABRES

Group 2 (Restricted)
Alex Biega, T.J. Brennan, Tyler Ennis, Marc-Andre Gragnani, Patrick Kaleta, Dennis Persson, Drew Schiestel, Paul Szczechchura, Travis Turnbull

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Brad Boyes, Paul Gaustad, Jochen Hecht, Ales Kotalik, David Leggio, Drew MacIntyre, Shaone Morrisonn, Michael Ryan, Colin Stuart, Derek Whitmore

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

CALGARY FLAMES

Group 2 (Restricted)
Akim Aliu, Mikael Backlund, Paul Byron, Blake Comeau, Brian Connelly, Ryley Grantham, Jordan Henry, Leland Irving, Blair Jones, Logan MacMillan, Stefan Meyer

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Guillaume Desbiens, Scott Hannan, Raitis Ivanans, Tim Jackman, Olli Jokinen, Tom Kostopolous, Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond, David Moss, Cory Sarich, Derek Smith, Lee Stempniak

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

CAROLINA HURRICANES

Group 2 (Restricted)
Nicolas Blanchard, Drayson Bowman, Zach Boychuk, Evgeni Dadonov, Justin Krueger, Cedric Lalonde-McNicoll, Kyle Lawson, Jamie McBain, Mike Murphy, Justin Peters, Matthew Pistilli, Jerome Samson, Bobby Sanguinetti, Justin Soryal, Brett Sutter, Chris Terry, Jiri Tlusty

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Bryan Allen, Chris Durno, Mathieu Roy, Tuomo Ruutu, Jaroslav Spacek

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Brandon Bollig, Jonathan Carlsson, Simon Danis-Pepin, Chris DiDomenico, Igor Makarov, Ben Smith

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Andrew Brunette, Daniel Carcillo, Ray Emery, Cristobal Huet, Sami Lepisto, Jamal Mayers, Brett McLean, Brendan Morrison, Sean O'Donnell, John Scott, Brandon Segal

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

COLORADO AVALANCHE

Group 2 (Restricted)
Patrick Bordeleau, Evan Brophey, Trevor Cann, Mike Carman, Zach Cohen, Cedrick Desjardins, Matt Duchene, T.J. Galiardi, Jonas Holos, Erik Johnson, Justin Mercier, Peter Mueller, Jake Newton, Mark Olver, Ryan O'Reilly, Kevin Porter, Kyle Quincey, Ryan Stoa, Ryan Wilson

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Milan Hejduk, Matt Hunwick, David Jones, David Liffiton, Joakim Lindstrom, Greg Mauldin, Jay McClement, Cody McLeod, Shane O'Brien, Patrick Rissmiller, David Van Der Gulik, Daniel Winnik

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Cody Bass, Jared Boll, Dane Byers, Mark Dekanich, Derek Dorsett, Nicholas Drazenovic, Nick Holden, Maksim Mayorov, Nikita Nikitin, Brent Regner, Ryan Russell

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Alexandre Giroux, Kristian Huselius, Aaron Johnson, Brett Lebda, Derek MacKenzie, Radek Martinek, Sami Pahlsson, Vaclav Prospal, Curtis Sanford, Martin St. Pierre

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

DALLAS STARS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Richard Bachman, Jamie Benn, Jordie Benn, Angelo Esposito, Mark Fistric, Ryan Garbutt, Luke Gazdic, Jake Hauswirth, Philip Larsen, Michael Neal, Colton Sceviour, Mikhail Stefanovich, Tom Wandell

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Adam Burish, Jake Dowell, Radek Dvorak, Maxime Fortunus, Nicklas Grossman, Brad Lukowich, Toby Petersen, Andrew Raycroft, Raymond Sawada, Sheldon Souray, Dan Spang, Francis Wathier

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

DETROIT RED WINGS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Justin Abdelkader, Travis Ehrhardt, Darren Helm, Sebastien Piche, Logan Pyett

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Todd Bertuzzi, Fabian Brunnstrom, Mike Commodore, Ty Conklin, Chris Conner, Garnet Exelby, Tomas Holmstrom, Jiri Hudler, Doug Janik, Jamie Johnson, Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Minard, Brad Stuart

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

EDMONTON OILERS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Cam Barker, Taylor Chorney, Devan Dubnyk, Sam Gagner, Milan Kytnar, Johan Motin, Linus Omark, Ryan O'Marra, Theo Peckham, Jeff Petry, Alex Plante, Hunter Tremblay, Chris Vande Velde

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Yann Danis, Josh Green, Ales Hemsky, Darcy Hordichuk, Ryan Keller, Lennart Petrell, Ryan Smyth, Andy Sutton

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

FLORIDA PANTHERS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Justin Bernhardt, Michael Caruso, Roman Derlyuk, Keaton Ellerby, Brian Foster, Dmitry Kulikov, Jonathan Matsumoto, Michal Repik, Ondrej Roman, Keith Seabrook, Eric Selleck, Michael Vernace, Kris Versteeg, James Wright

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Krys Barch, Scott Clemmensen, Mark Cullen, Jason Garrison, Bracken Kearns, John Madden, Greg Rallo, Mikael Samuelsson, Tyson Strachan, Marco Sturm, Sean Sullivan, Bill Thomas, Mike Weaver

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Tyler Plante (Contract terminated by the team)

LOS ANGELES KINGS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Justin Azevedo, Andrew Campbell, Marc-Andre Cliche, Richard Clune, Thomas Hickey, Ray Kaunisto, Dwight King, Stefan Legein, David Meckler, Patrick Mullen, Jacob Muzzin, Jeff Zatkoff

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Colin Fraser, Trent Hunter, Willie Mitchell, Ethan Moreau, Cam Paddock, Scott Parse, Dustin Penner, Jarret Stoll

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

MINNESOTA WILD

Group 2 (Restricted)
Cody Almond, Dennis Endras, Justin Falk, Kris Fredheim, Chay Genoway, Nick Johnson, Matt Kassian, Guillaume Latendresse, David McIntyre, Carson McMillan, Jarod Palmer, Jeff Penner, Nate Prosser, Chad Rau, Casey Wellman

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Kyle Brodziak, Jon DiSalvatore, Josh Harding, Mike Lundin, Jed Ortmeyer, Warren Peters, Brad Staubitz, Clayton Stoner, Jeff Taffe, Greg Zanon

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

MONTREAL CANADIENS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Hunter Bishop, Michael Blunden, Andrew Conboy, Rafael Diaz, Lars Eller, Andreas Engqvist, Olivier Fortier, Dany Masse, Mark Mitera, Brendon Nash, Petteri Nokelainen, Aaron Palushaj, Carey Price, Frederic St. Denis, P.K. Subban, Ryan White, Alexei Yemelin

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Joe Callahan, Chris Campoli, Mathieu Darche, Hal Gill, Alex Henry, Andrei Kostitsyn, Nathan Lawson, Travis Moen, Garrett Stafford, Brian Willsie

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Niclas Bergfors, Jonathon Blum, Brodie Dupont, Atte Engren, Ryan Flynn, Blake Geoffrion, Jack Hillen, Sergei Kostitsyn, Teemu Laakso, Anders Lindback, Chris Mueller, Robert Slaney, Jeremy Smith, Zack Stortini, Ryan Thang, Shea Weber, Colin Wilson

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Francis Bouillon, Brian McGrattan, Tyler Sloan, Ryan Suter, Jordin Tootoo, Brandon Yip

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Matt Corrente, Mark Fayne, Kory Nagy, Nick Palmieri, Timo Pielmeier, Matt Taormina, Vladimir Zharkov

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Steve Bernier, Martin Brodeur, Ryan Carter, Kurtis Foster, Stephen Gionta, Peter Harrold, Johan Hedberg, Cam Janssen, Jay Leach, Brad Mills, Zach Parise, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Bryce Salvador, Tim Sestito, Petr Sykora, Stephane Veilleux

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

NEW YORK ISLANDERS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Sean Backman, Justin DiBenedetto, Micheal Haley, Mark Katic, Mikko Koskinen, Tomas Marcinko, Matt Martin, Tyler McNeely, Rhett Rakhshani, Tony Romano, Ty Wishart

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Jeremy Colliton, Mark Eaton, Trevor Frischmon, Trevor Gillies, Milan Jurcina, Al Montoya, Mike Mottau, Evgeni Nabokov, Frans Nielsen, Jay Pandolfo, Pierre Parenteau, Dylan Reese, Brian Rolston, Steve Staios, Tim Wallace

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

NEW YORK RANGERS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Lee Baldwin, Stu Bickel, Francois Bouchard, Chris Chappell, Michael Del Zotto, Chad Johnson, Sam Klassen, Anton Stralman, Cameron Talbot, Andreas Thuresson, Pavel Valentenko, Mats Zuccarello

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Sean Avery, Brendan Bell, Martin Biron, Erik Christiansen, Andre Deveaux, Steve Eminger, Ruslan Fedotenko, John Mitchell, Kris Newbury, Brandon Prust, Wojtek Wolski, Jeff Woywitka

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

OTTAWA SENATORS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Pat Cannone, Stephane Da Costa, Kaspars Daugavins, Nikita Filatov, Nick Foligno, Eric Gryba, Erik Karlsson, Rob Klinkhammer, Brian Lee, Jim O'Brien, Peter Regin, Craig Schira

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Alex Auld, Matt Carkner, Tim Conboy, Zenon Konopka, Filip Kuba, Francis Lessard, Corey Locke, Mike McKenna, Mark Parrish, Jesse Winchester

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Marc-Andre Bourdon, Ben Holmstrom, Jonathon Kalinski, Joonas Lehtivuori, Kevin Marshall, Andrew Rowe, Tom Sestito, Mike Testwuide, Jakub Voracek, Harry Zolnierczyk

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Jason Bacashihua, Johan Backlund, Blair Betts, Matt Carle, Braydon Coburn, Jaromir Jagr, Dan Jancevski, Ian Laperriere, Michael Leighton

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

PHOENIX COYOTES

Group 2 (Restricted)
Gilbert Brule, Marc Cheverie, Kyle Chipchura, Tyler Eckford, Colin Long, Brett MacLean, Andy Miele, Cal O'Reilly, Justin Pogge, Nick Ross, Chris Summers, Viktor Tikhonov, Brock Trotter, Matt Watkins

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Dean Arsene, Adrian Aucoin, Mathieu Beaudoin, Alexandre Bolduc, Shane Doan, Daymond Langkow, Curtis McElhinney, Patrick O'Sullivan, Nathan Oystrick, Marc-Antoine Pouliot, Taylor Pyatt, Michal Rozsival, Kurt Sauer, Ray Whitney

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Robert Bortuzzo, Alex Grant, Mattias Modig, James Neal, Matt Niskanen, Alexandre Picard, Casey Pierro-Zabotel, Carl Sneep, Brian Strait, Eric Tangradi, Brad Thiessen, Boris Valabik, Keven Veilleux, Joe Vitale

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Arron Asham, Ryan Craig, Brent Johnson, Chris Kunitz, Steve MacIntyre, Colin McDonald, Scott Munroe, Richard Park, Steve Sullivan, Jason Williams

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

ST. LOUIS BLUES

Group 2 (Restricted)
Jay Barriball, Ben Bishop, Adam Cracknell, Jori Lehtera, T.J. Oshie, Anthony Peluso, David Perron, Brett Sonne, Chris Stewart

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Jason Arnott, Jonathan Cheechoo, Carlo Colaiacovo, Brennan Evans, Kyle Hagel, Kent Huskins, Barret Jackman, Jamie Langenbrunner, Scott Nichol, Chris Porter, Brett Sterling, Danny Syvret

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

SAN JOSE SHARKS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Justin Braun, Andrew Desjardins, Benn Ferriero, Matt Irwin, Tim Kennedy, Cam MacIntyre, Brandon Mashinter, John McCarthy, Jamie McGinn, Frazer McLaren, Matt Pelech, Nick Petrecki, Tyson Sexsmith, James Sheppard, Alex Stalock, Tommy Wingels

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Ben Guite, Torrey Mitchell, Mike Moore, Andrew Murray, Antero Niittymaki, Jim Vandermeer, Colin White, Brad Winchester

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

Group 2 (Restricted)
Steve Downie, Scott Jackson, Jaroslav Janus, Michael Kostka, Brendan Mikkelson, Evan Oberg, Alexandre Picard, J.T. Wyman

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Mike Angelidis, Brett Clark, Bruno Gervais, Matt Gilroy, Adam Hall, Pavel Kubina, Dominic Moore, Michel Ouellet, Richard Petiot, Dwayne Roloson, Ryan Shannon, Trevor Smith

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Keith Aulie, Cody Franson, Matt Frattin, Richard Greenop, Simon Gysbers, Korbinian Holzer, Nikolai Kulemin, Matt Lashoff, Juraj Mikus, Dale Mitchell, Marcel Mueller, Jay Rosehill, Jussi Rynnas, Ben Scrivens

Group 3 (Unrestritced)
Darryl Boyce, Joey Crabb, Philippe Dupuis, Jeff Finger, Mikhail Grabovski, Jonas Gustavsson, Ryan Hamilton, Mike Zigomanis

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

VANCOUVER CANUCKS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Mike Duco, Taylor Ellington, Eddie Lack, Mark Mancari, Victor Oreskovich, Ryan Parent, Mason Raymond, Cory Schneider, Dale Weise

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Nolan Baumgartner, Byron Bitz, Matt Climie, Andrew Ebbett, Steve Pinizzotto, Steven Reinprecht, Aaron Rome, Sami Salo, Alexander Sulzer, Aaron Volpatti

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Jay Beagle, Chris Bourque, John Carlson, Mike Green, Christian Hanson, Mathieu Perreault, Joel Rechlicz

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Keith Aucoin, Sean Collins, Matthew Ford, Kyle Greentree, Jeff Halpern, D.J. King, Mike Knuble, Jacob Micflikier, Zach Miskovic, Danny Richmond, Dany Sabourin, Alexander Semin, Tomas Vokoun, Dennis Wideman

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

WINNIPEG JETS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Eric Fehr, Brett Festerling, Michael Forney, Riley Holzapfel, Evander Kane, Arturs Kulda, Spencer Machacek, Ben Maxwell, Kenndal McArdle, John Negrin, Ondrej Pavelec, Frederik Pettersson, Paul Postma, Andrei Zubarev

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Mark Flood, Tanner Glass, Jason Jaffray, Randy Jones, Peter Mannino, Chris Mason, Derek Meech, Antti Miettinen, Johnny Oduya, Jim Slater, Tim Stapleton, Kyle Wellwood

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
TBD

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
TBD

FREE AGENT CLASSIFICATIONS (Courtesy of nhl.com)

Group 2 (Restricted Free Agents) - Subject to compensation and right to match. The following players have been tendered a qualifying offer by their respective clubs and are subject to draft-choice compensation and right to match. The draft choice compensation scale is based on compensation offered by the new club (These are last summer's figures and are meant as a general guideline for compensation. If new figures are released, they will likely be released on July 1, 2011):

$1,034,249 or below - No compensation
Over $1,034,249 to $1,567,043 - Third-round choice
Over $1,567,043 to $3,134,088 - Second-round choice
Over $3,134,088 to $4,701,131 - First-round and Third-round choice
Over $4,701,131 to $6,268,175 - First-Round, Second-round, and Third-round choice
Over $6,268,175 to $7,835,219 - two First-round choices, one second-round choice, and one Third-round choice
Over $7,835,219 - four First-round choices

Group 3 (Unrestricted Free Agents) - The following players have qualified for Group 3 Free Agency (age 27 or older or with at least seven accrued seasons) and are Unrestricted Free Agents.

Group 6 (Unrestricted Free Agents) - The following players qualify for unrestricted free agency, having met the requirements for Group 6 free agency. These players, whose contracts have expired, are age 25 or older, have completed three or more professional seasons, and (i) in the case of a player other than a goaltender, have played less than 80 NHL games (regular season and playoffs), or (ii) in the case of a goaltender, have played less than 28 NHL games (regular season and playoffs).

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA) - The following players were not tendered a qualifying offer and are therefore unrestricted free agents not subject to a right to match or draft choice compensation.

2012 NHL Free Agent Signings

2012-01-14T00:00:00.003-05:00

The following is a list of the players who were scheduled to become free agents on July 1, 2012 and have signed new contracts for the 2012-13 NHL season. Listings are in alphabetical order. To see which free agents are still available, check out my 2012 Free Agents list here: http://hockeyblog-kev.blogspot.com/2011/09/2012-nhl-free-agents.html

PLAYERS SIGNING WITH A NEW TEAM
Players can begin signing with new teams on July 1, 2012

PLAYERS RE-SIGNING WITH THEIR PREVIOUS TEAM
Francois Beauchemin, D - Anaheim (1/20/12), 3 years, $10.5 million
Paul Bissonnette, LW - Phoenix (10/5/11), 2 years, $1.475 million
Brent Burns, D - San Jose (8/1/11), 5 years, $28.8 million
Jason Chimera, LW - Washington (9/29/11), 2 years, $3.5 million
Logan Couture, C - San Jose (8/26/11), 2 years, $5.75 million
Brian Elliott, G - St. Louis (1/18/12), 2 years, $3.6 million
Tim Gleason, D - Carolina (1/30/12), 4 years, $16 million
Alex Goligoski, D - Dallas (1/23/12), 4 years, $18.4 million
Josh Gorges, D - Montreal (1/1/12), 6 years, $23.4 million
Martin Hanzal, C - Phoenix (10/6/11), 5 years, $15.5 million
Victor Hedman, D - Tampa Bay (11/30/11, 5 years, $20 million
David Krejci, C - Boston (12/1/11), 3 years, $15.5 million
Niklas Kronwall, D - Detroit (10/31/11), 7 years, $33.25 million
Chris Kunitz, LW - Pittsburgh (10/13/11), 2 years, $7.45 million
John-Michael Liles, D - Toronto (1/25/12), 4 years, $15.5 million
Adam McQuaid, D - Boston (7/14/11), 3 years, undisclosed
Tyler Myers, D - Buffalo (9/15/11), 7 years, $38.5 million
Rich Peverley, C - Boston (10/11/11), 3 years, $9.75 million
Corey Potter, D - Edmonton (1/10/12), 2 years, undisclosed
Tom Pyatt, C - Tampa Bay (1/9/12), 2 years, $1.6 million
Ryan Reaves, RW - St. Louis (1/9/12), 2 years, undisclosed
Pekka Rinne, G - Nashville (11/3/11), 7 years, $49 million
Patrick Sharp, C - Chicago (8/3/11), 5 years, $29.5 million
John Tavares, C - NY Islanders (9/14/11), 6 years, $33 million
Dana Tyrell, C - Tampa Bay (11/28/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Fedor Tyutin, D - Columbus (8/31/11), 6 years, $27 million
R.J. Umberger, C - Columbus (9/21/11), 5 years, $23 million
James van Riemsdyk, LW - Philadelphia (8/30/11), 6 years, $25.5 million
Kevin Westgarth, RW - Los Angeles (9/19/11), 2 years, $1.45 million

FORMER NHL FREE AGENTS RETURNING TO THE NHL
None so far

The following is a list of players who were scheduled to become free agents on July 1, 2012, but have signed contracts to play in Europe for the 2012-13 season.

None so far

Coyotes Claim Gilbert Brule Off Waivers from Oilers

2012-01-10T16:57:00.003-05:00

The Phoenix Coyotes announced today that they have claimed center Gilbert Brule off re-entry waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. Phoenix will now be responsible for half of his $1.85 million salary. In 27 games this season with Edmonton's AHL affiliate in Oklahoma City, Brule has eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points. He has not appeared in an NHL game so far this season. Not a bad depth move for the Coyotes, as Brule has some playmaking ability and can play a physical game from time to time. However, inconsistency and injuries have dogged him throughout his NHL career and have kept from developing into the high-scoring forward he was projected to be when Columbus drafted him sixth overall in 2005. Perhaps the change of scenery can help Brule get his career back on track and improve his game.

Lightning Sign Tom Pyatt to Two-Year Extension

2012-01-10T00:09:00.003-05:00

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Monday that they have signed center Tom Pyatt to a two-year contract extension worth $1.2 million. The deal will pay him $600,000 per season. He would have been eligible for restricted free agency this summer. In 35 games so far this season, he has three goals and two assists for five points. This is an okay depth signing for the Lightning, as Pyatt will bring some speed and versatility to the lineup. However, he is not a big point producing forward at the NHL level, so he will likely continue to play a fourth line role for the team over the next two seasons.

Blues Sign Ryan Reaves to Two-Year Extension

2012-01-09T23:56:00.003-05:00

The St. Louis Blues announced on Monday that they have signed right wing Ryan Reaves to a two-year contract extension. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been eligible for restricted free agency this summer. In 25 games so far this season, he has no points and 48 penalty minutes. This is a depth signing at best for the Blues, as Reaves plays a very physical game, but doesn't have a lot of offensive upside. Look for him to play an enforcer role on the checking lines over the next two seasons.

Flames Acquire Blair Jones from Lightning for Brendan Mikkelson

2012-01-06T20:01:00.005-05:00

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have acquired center Blair Jones from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenseman Brendan Mikkelson. In 22 games this season with the Lightning, Jones has two goals and two assists for four points. He also appeared in five games with Norfolk of the AHL, scoring two goals and two assists for four points. In 33 games this season with Abbotsford of the AHL, Mikkelson has three goals and 12 assists for 15 points. He has not appeared in an NHL game so far this season. This is really just a depth move for both teams. Jones will give the Flames some depth on their checking lines, while Mikkelson gives the Lightning organization some depth on defense. More than likely, he will play on the third defensive pairing if he sees any NHL action this season.

2012 NHL All-Star Game Rosters

2012-01-05T22:04:00.025-05:00

Here is a list of the players who have been selected to appear in the 2012 NHL All-Star game in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on January 29. The first six players have already been determined based on fan votes. The remaining 36 players will be unveiled on Thursday, January 12, as well as the 12 NHL rookies who will participate with the NHL All-Stars in the SuperSkills competition. The captains of each team, as well as the alternate captains, will be named at a later date. The team rosters of the All-Star game will be determined a second straight year by the fantasy draft, which will be held on January 26 at 8 PM. Each team will consist of three goalies, six defensemen, and 12 forwards. Here are the six players who received the most fan votes and are now scheduled to appear in the All-Star game:

Erik Karlsson, D - Ottawa Senators (939,591 votes)
Daniel Alfredsson, RW - Ottawa Senators (897,055 votes) (CAPTAIN)
Jason Spezza, C - Ottawa Senators (817,483 votes)
Milan Michalek, LW - Ottawa Senators (743,977 votes) (1st appearance)
Tim Thomas, G - Boston Bruins (626,540 votes)
Dion Phaneuf, D - Toronto Maple Leafs (614,933 votes)

FORWARDS
Jamie Benn, LW - Dallas Stars (1st appearance)
Logan Couture, C - San Jose Sharks (1st appearance)
Pavel Datsyuk, C - Detroit Red Wings
Jordan Eberle, RW - Edmonton Oilers (1st appearance)
Marian Gaborik, RW - New York Rangers
Claude Giroux, C - Philadelphia Flyers
Scott Hartnell, LW - Philadelphia Flyers (1st appearance)
Marian Hossa, RW - Chicago Blackhawks
Jarome Iginla, RW - Calgary Flames
Patrick Kane, RW - Chicago Blackhawks
Phil Kessel, RW - Toronto Maple Leafs
Joffrey Lupul, RW - Toronto Maple Leafs (1st appearance) (ASSISTANT CAPTAIN)
Evgeni Malkin, C - Pittsburgh Penguins
James Neal, LW - Pittsburgh Penguins (1st appearance)
Corey Perry, RW - Anaheim Ducks
Jason Pominville, RW - Buffalo Sabres (1st appearance)
Daniel Sedin, LW - Vancouver Canucks
Henrik Sedin, C - Vancouver Canucks
Tyler Seguin, C - Boston Bruins (1st appearance)
Steven Stamkos, C - Tampa Bay Lightning
John Tavares, C - New York Islanders (1st appearance)

DEFENSEMEN
Brian Campbell, D - Florida Panthers
Zdeno Chara, D - Boston Bruins (CAPTAIN)
Alexander Edler, D - Vancouver Canucks (1st appearance)
Dan Girardi, D - New York Rangers (1st appearance)
Kris Letang, D - Pittsburgh Penguins
Ryan Suter, D - Nashville Predators (1st appearance)
Kimmo Timonen, D - Philadelphia Flyers
Shea Weber, D - Nashville Predators
Dennis Wideman, D - Washington Capitals (1st appearance)
Keith Yandle, D - Phoenix Coyotes

GOALTENDERS
Brian Elliott, G - St. Louis Blues (1st appearance)
Jimmy Howard, G - Detroit Red Wings (1st appearance)
Henrik Lundqvist, G - New York Rangers (ASSISTANT CAPTAIN)
Carey Price, G - Montreal Canadiens
Jonathan Quick, G - Los Angeles Kings (1st appearance)

COACHES
Claude Julien, Boston Bruins
Doug Houda, Boston Bruins (assistant coach)
Doug Jarvis, Boston Bruins (assistant coach)
Geoff Ward, Boston Bruins (assistant coach)

John Tortorella, New York Rangers
Todd McLellan, San Jose Sharks

NOTE: Julien, Houda, Jarvis, and Ward get to coach one all-star team because of Boston winning the 2011 Stanley Cup. Tortorella and McLellan will get to co-coach the other team because their respected teams have the highest winning percentages in the Eastern and Western Conferences going into Monday, January 9, 2012.

TEAM ALFREDSSON

Daniel Alfredsson, RW (CAPTAIN)
Henrik Lundqvist, G (ASSISTANT CAPTAIN)
1st - Erik Karlsson, D
2nd - Jason Spezza, C
3rd - Jonathan Quick, G
4th - Claude Giroux, C
5th - Kris Letang, D
6th - Steven Stamkos, C
7th - Brian Elliott, G
8th - Shea Weber, D
9th - Daniel Sedin, LW
10th - Dan Girardi, D
11th - Keith Yandle, D
12th - Milan Michalek, LW
13th - Henrik Sedin, C
14th - James Neal, LW
15th - Alexander Edler, D
16th - John Tavares, C
17th - Scott Hartnell, LW
18th - Jason Pominville, RW
19th - Logan Couture, C (last player picked)

TEAM CHARA
Zdeno Chara, D (CAPTAIN)
Joffrey Lupul, RW (ASSISTANT CAPTAIN)
1st - Pavel Datsyuk, C (first overall pick)
2nd - Tim Thomas, G
3rd - Evgeni Malkin, C
4th - Marian Hossa, RW
5th - Kimmo Timonen, D
6th - Corey Perry, RW
7th - Carey Price, G
8th - Phil Kessel, RW
9th - Ryan Suter, D
10th - Jimmy Howard, G
11th - Brian Campbell, D
12th - Patrick Kane, RW
13th - Dion Phaneuf, D
14th - Jarome Iginla, RW
15th - Dennis Wideman, D
16th - Marian Gaborik, RW
17th - Jordan Eberle, RW
18th - Tyler Seguin, C
19th - Jamie Benn, LW

The following players who were scheduled to play in the 2012 All-Star Game will not be participating:

Dustin Byfuglien, D - Winnipeg Jets (knee injury) (replaced by Kris Letang)
Mikko Koivu, C - Minnesota Wild (left shoulder injury) (replaced by Jordan Eberle)
Alex Ovechkin, LW - Washington Capitals (personal reasons) (replaced by James Neal)
Jonathan Toews, C - Chicago Blackhawks (upper-body injury) (replaced by Scott Hartnell)

The 12 NHL rookies selected to only participate in the NHL SuperSkills Competition:

Luke Adam, C - Buffalo Sabres
Sean Couturier, C - Philadelphia Flyers
Raphael Diaz, D - Montreal Canadiens
Justin Faulk, D - Carolina Hurricanes
Colin Greening, LW - Ottawa Senators
Carl Hagelin, LW - New York Rangers
Cody Hodgson, C - Vancouver Canucks
Ryan Johansen, C - Columbus Blue Jackets
Nick Johnson, RW - Minnesota Wild
Gabriel Landeskog, LW - Colorado Avalanche
Matt Read, RW - Philadelphia Flyers
Craig Smith, C - Nashville Predators

The following rookies who were scheduled to participate in in the NHL SuperSkills Competition and will not be participating:

Adam Henrique, C - New Jersey Devils (sore groin) (replaced by Carl Hagelin)
Adam Larsson, D - New Jersey Devils (sore wrist) (replaced by Raphael Diaz)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C - Edmonton Oilers (left shoulder injury) (replaced by Nick Johnson)

Panthers Sign John Madden to One-Year Contract

2012-01-04T20:49:00.004-05:00

The Florida Panthers announced today that they have signed center John Madden to a one-year contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In 76 games last season with the Minnesota Wild, he had 12 goals and 13 assists for 25 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Panthers, as Madden will bring some two-way skill to the forward lines. He also brings plenty of leadership, shutdown skill, and penalty kill experience to a Panthers' team that is currently battered with injuries on offense. He should be a welcome addition to the team.

Ducks Acquire Luca Caputi from Maple Leafs for Nicolas Deschamps

2012-01-04T20:41:00.003-05:00

The Anaheim Ducks have announced that they have acquired left wing Luca Caputi from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for left wing Nicolas Deschamps. In 21 games this season with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, Caputi has two goals and one assist for three points. Deschamps has five goals and two assists for seven points in 31 games with Syracuse of the AHL. Not a bad depth move for both teams, as both players do have some offensive upside and the potential to crack an NHL lineup. However, both players have struggled quite a bit offensively in the minors this season, so a change of scenery might help both Caputi and Deschamps get their offensive games back on track.

Canadiens Sign Josh Gorges to Six-Year Extension

2012-01-04T20:23:00.003-05:00

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed defenseman Josh Gorges to a six-year contract extension worth $23.4 million. The deal averages out to $3.9 million per season. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 39 games so far this season, he has one goal and nine assists for 10 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Canadiens, as Gorges has developed into an above-average shutdown defenseman. He has a good work ethic and plenty of leadership qualities and will likely be an important player in the Montreal Canadiens' efforts to turn around their struggling team.

Lightning Sign Pierre-Cedric Labrie to Two-Year Deal

2012-01-04T20:14:00.004-05:00

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they have signed left wing Pierre-Cedric Labrie to a two-year, two-way contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He was assigned to Tampa Bay's AHL affiliate in Norfolk after the signing. In 28 games so far this season with Norfolk, he has six goals and 12 assists for 18 points and 63 penalty minutes. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. This is really just a depth signing for the Lightning, as Labrie will likely spend the majority of the next two seasons in the minors.

Panthers Sign Bill Thomas to One-Year Contract

2011-12-22T15:25:00.003-05:00

The Florida Panthers have announced that they have signed right wing Bill Thomas to a one-year, two-way contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He appeared in 24 games with the Panthers last season, scoring four goals and three assists for seven points. In 25 games this season with San Antonio of the AHL, he has nine goals and eight assists for 17 points. This is really just a depth signing for the Panthers, as Thomas will likely play on the fourth line if he sees any NHL action this season.

Panthers Acquire Krys Barch from Stars for Jake Hauswirth

2011-12-08T16:18:00.003-05:00

The Florida Panthers announced on Wednesday that they have acquired right wing Krys Barch and a sixth round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft from the Dallas Stars in exchange for left wing Jake Hauswirth and a fifth round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. In 10 games with the Stars this season, Barch has no points and 23 penalty minutes. Hauswirth has six goals and six assists for 12 points in 17 games with Rio Grande of the CHL. Not a bad depth move for the Panthers, as the team was in need of an enforcer and Barch will help fill that role. He plays with lots of grit and toughness, but don't expect him to score very many points, as he doesn't have a lot of offensive skill. He wasn't being used very much in Dallas so he should see more ice time in Florida. As for the Stars, they get a marginal prospect in Hauswirth who has some bottom-six forward skill, but is probably still a few seasons away from seeing any NHL action.

Jets Claim Ben Maxwell Off Waivers from Ducks

2011-12-08T16:10:00.005-05:00

The Winnipeg Jets have announced that they have claimed center Ben Maxwell off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks and assigned him to their AHL affiliate in St. John's. The Ducks had previously claimed him off waivers from the Jets on November 10. In 10 games so far this season with Winnipeg and Anaheim, he has one assist. Not a bad depth move for the Jets, as Maxwell will bring some two-way ability to the team. For now he will stay in the minors and could be called up by Winnipeg if injuries should begin to mount on the forward lines.

NHL Approves Four-Conference Format for 2012-13 Season

2011-12-05T23:52:00.029-05:00

The NHL's Board of Governors announced on Monday night that they have come to a decision on a plan for league realignment. The league approved a new four-conference format that will go into effect for the 2012-13 season. Realignment became necessary when the Atlanta Thrashers moved to Winnipeg and became the Jets this past summer. The new conferences are arranged to accommodate both geographic proximity and established rivalries. Conferences A and B will be comprised of eight teams a piece, while Conferences C and D will be made up of seven teams each. Here is what the newly realigned NHL will look like:

CONFERENCE A
Anaheim Ducks
Calgary Flames
Colorado Avalanche
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
Phoenix Coyotes
San Jose Sharks
Vancouver Canucks

CONFERENCE B
Chicago Blackhawks
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dallas Stars
Detroit Red Wings
Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators
St. Louis Blues
Winnipeg Jets

CONFERENCE C
Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Florida Panthers
Montreal Canadiens
Ottawa Senators
Tampa Bay Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs

CONFERENCE D
Carolina Hurricanes
New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Washington Capitals

The realignment will even out the travel schedules for all teams so each team will play teams outside of their conference twice per year, once on the road and once at home. In the seven team conferences, those teams will play each other six times, three games at home and three games on the road. The eight team conferences will have a slightly different format. Those teams will play each other five or six times per year on a rotating basis. Three teams would play each other six times, while four teams would play each other five times. This process will then reverse each season. For the playoffs, the top four teams of each conference would qualify for the playoffs. In the first round, the first place team would play the fourth place team, while the second and third place teams would square off against each other. The second round would see the top seeded team play against the lower seeded team. For the third round, the four conference champions would face off against each other. The two remaining teams would then play each other for the Stanley Cup. The NHL general managers will determine the playoff structure after round two under the new realignment.

Lightning Acquire Oberg, Kostka from Panthers for Wright, Vernace

2011-12-05T23:39:00.003-05:00

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they have acquired defensemen Evan Oberg and Michael Kostka from the Florida Panthers in exchange for center James Wright and defenseman Michael Vernace. In 12 games with San Antonio of the AHL, Oberg has two assists, while Kostka has two goals and four assists for six points in 18 games with San Antonio. In 22 games with Norfolk of the AHL, Wright has one goal and four assists for five points, while Vernace has two goals and 10 assists for 12 points in 22 games with Norfolk. This is really just a depth move for both teams, as all four players will likely spend the majority of the season in the minors.

Senators Acquire Rob Klinkhammer from Blackhawks

2011-12-02T18:03:00.003-05:00

The Ottawa Senators announced today that they have acquired left wing Rob Klinkhammer from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a conditional seventh round pick in the 2013 Entry Draft. He will join Ottawa's AHL affiliate in Binghamton. In 18 games this season with Rockford of the AHL, he has two goals and four assists for six points. He has appeared in only one NHL game with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2010-11 season. This is nothing more than a depth move for the Senators, as Klinkhammer will likely spend the entire 2011-12 season in the minors.

Bruins Sign David Krejci to Three-Year Contract

2011-12-01T20:10:00.003-05:00

The Boston Bruins announced today that they have re-signed center David Krejci to a three-year contract worth $15.75 million. The deal will average out to $5.25 million per season. He would have been eligible for restricted free agency next summer. In 20 games so far this season, he has four goals and nine assists for 13 points. This is a good signing for the Bruins, as Krejci brings plenty of offensive skill to the team. He is a good playmaker with excellent passing skills and two-way ability. Despite his offensive struggles so far in 2011-12, he will more than likely turn his game around as the season progresses.

Lightning Sign Victor Hedman to Five-Year Extension

2011-11-30T17:39:00.003-05:00

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that they have signed defenseman Victor Hedman to a five-year contract extension worth $20 million. The deal will average out to $4 million per season. He would have been eligible for restricted free agency at the end of this season. In 20 games so far this season, he has two goals and a minus-5 rating. This is a great signing for the Lightning, as Hedman has the potential to become an elite defenseman at the NHL level. He is a great skater, is developing some excellent shutdown skills, and has lots of offensive potential. While he hasn't put up a lot of points thus far in his NHL career, defensemen do take a little more time to develop than forwards, and within a few years, Hedman will likely be starting to play up to his potential and will be a bargain at $4 million.

Hurricanes Claim Andreas Nodl Off Waivers from Flyers

2011-11-29T15:09:00.003-05:00

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that they have claimed left wing Andreas Nodl off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. In 12 games with the Flyers this season, he has one assist. He recently missed six games with a lower-body injury. Not a bad move for the Hurricanes, as Nodl will add some two-way ability to the team. He wasn't getting much ice time in Philadelphia, so that figure will likely increase now that he is a member of the Hurricanes.

Sabres Sign Joe Finley to Three-Year Contract

2011-11-29T14:47:00.003-05:00

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Monday that they have signed defenseman Joe Finley to a three-year, two-way contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He had attended the Sabres' training camp on a tryout basis this past September. In 18 games so far this season with Rochester of the AHL, he has one goal and one assist for two points and 57 penalty minutes. He has yet to play in an NHL game. This is really just a depth signing for the Sabres, as Finley will likely the majority of this season in the minors. However, he does have a lot of size and strength and also plays a very physical game, so he would definitely add a lot of toughness to the Buffalo blueline should he be recalled from the minors.

Lightning Re-Sign Dana Tyrell to Two-Year Deal

2011-11-29T14:38:00.003-05:00

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Monday that they have re-signed center Dana Tyrell to a two-year, one-way contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been eligible for restricted free agency in the off-season. In three games with the Lightning so far this season, he has one assist. He has also appeared in 18 games with Norfolk of the AHL, scoring four goals and five assists for nine points. Not a bad depth move for the Lightning, as Tyrell brings plenty of energy to the lineup. He also has lots of speed and is good on the penalty kill. Look for him to continue to play a bottom-six forward role on the team for the duration of the contract.

Flames Claim Blake Comeau Off Waivers from NY Islanders

2011-11-29T14:33:00.004-05:00

The Calgary Flames have announced that they have claimed left wing Blake Comeau off waivers from the New York Islanders. In 16 games with the Islanders, he had no points and a -11 rating. In 77 games last season, he had 24 goals and 22 assists for 46 points. Not a bad pick-up for the Flames, as Comeau brings some offensive and goal scoring depth to the team despite being inconsistent in his scoring from time to time. He struggled mightily with the Islanders this season, so perhaps the change of scenery can help Comeau turn his game around.

Coyotes Re-Sign Kyle Turris to Two-Year Contract

2011-11-22T23:50:00.004-05:00

The Phoenix Coyotes announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed center Kyle Turris to a two-year contract worth $2.8 million. The deal will pay him $1.2 million in the first year and $1.6 million in the second year. Turris, who had been a restricted free agent, and the Coyotes could not come to terms on a new deal this past summer, so the 22-year-old forward held out and refused to play this season. He had until December 1 to sign a new contract in order to be eligible to play in the NHL this season. It is rumored he was holding out for $3-4 million per season, but reportedly wants out of Phoenix. He had asked for a trade in late October, and at the time, Coyotes' GM Don Maloney stated that Turris would not be traded. In 65 games last season with the Coyotes, he had 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points. He also appeared in two games with San Antonio of the AHL, scoring one assist. More than likely, Turris is going to lose a great deal of respect from his teammates by holding out for so long and could end up on the trading block by season's end despite Maloney's desire to keep him. With only 46 points in 131 NHL games, Turris is not worth the $3-4 million he was reportedly asking for and wasted a lot of time and development by holding out for that much money. While he has the potential to become a scoring forward in the NHL, Turris will have to work very hard on the ice throughout this season and the next to show that he will be worth more money in two years.

Ducks Claim Niklas Hagman Off Waivers from Flames

2011-11-17T21:49:00.003-05:00

The Anaheim Ducks have announced that they have claimed left wing Niklas Hagman off re-entry waivers from the Calgary Flames. Both teams will split the remainder of his $3 million contract this season. In eight games with the Flames this season, he has one goal and three assists for four points. Not a bad move for the Ducks, as Hagman will bring some offensive depth and scoring ability to the wing despite being a bit inconsistent in his scoring. He could end up playing on the Ducks' second line if they decide to give him a fresh start.

Blues Acquire Kris Russell from Blue Jackets for Nikita Nikitin

2011-11-12T01:03:00.004-05:00

The St. Louis Blues announced on Friday that they have acquired defenseman Kris Russell from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Nikita Nikitin. In 12 games with the Blue Jackets this season, Russell has two goals and one assist for three points, while Nikitin has no points in seven games with the Blues. Not a bad depth move for the Blues, as Russell will bring some offensive upside to the team. He also plays with some grit and has some puckmoving skill. The change of scenery may help jump-start his NHL career, but playing on a much deeper defensive corps in St. Louis might make it harder for him to do so. As for the Blue Jackets, Nikitin will bring some defensive upside and puckmoving skill to the team's blueline. He should get more opportunities to improve his overall game in Columbus than he did in St. Louis.

Ducks Claim Ben Maxwell Off Waivers from Jets

2011-11-12T00:50:00.004-05:00

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Thursday that they have claimed center Ben Maxwell off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets. In four games with the Jets this season, he had no points. Not a bad depth move for the Ducks, as Maxwell will bring some two-way skill to the team. For now, he will likely play on the fourth line.

Oilers Claim Taylor Chorney Off Waivers from Blues

2011-11-12T00:17:00.003-05:00

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Thursday that they have claimed defenseman Taylor Chorney off waivers from the St. Louis Blues and assigned him to their AHL affiliate in Oklahoma City. The Blues had previously claimed him off waivers from the Oilers on October 11. In two games with the Blues, Chorney had no points. He missed 10 games at the beginning of the season with a sprained knee. Not a bad pickup for the Oilers, as Chorney is a very mobile defenseman with some puckmoving skills and a little offensive upside. For now, he will remain in the minors unless injuries begin to mount on Edmonton's blueline.

Blue Jackets Acquire Mark Letestu from Penguins

2011-11-08T21:13:00.003-05:00

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that they have acquired center Mark Letestu from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. In 11 games so far this season with the Penguins, he has one assist. Not a bad depth move for the Blue Jackets, as Letestu will add some much needed depth at center. He has some two-way upside, a little offensive ability, and some skill on the faceoff. He should be a decent fourth line center for the team. As for Pittsburgh, this move likely indicates that Sidney Crosby is ready to return to the lineup after being sidelined with a concussion since January. It would not surprise me at all if he plays in Friday's game against the Dallas Stars.

NY Rangers Acquire Bouchard from Capitals for Kundratek

2011-11-08T21:04:00.004-05:00

The New York Rangers announced today that they have acquired right wing Francois Bouchard from the Washington Capitals in exchange for defenseman Tomas Kundratek. In nine games so far this season with Hershey of the AHL, Bouchard has no points. Kundratek has two assists in seven games with Connecticut of the AHL. Both players have yet to appear in an NHL game. This is really just a depth move for both teams, as Bouchard and Kundratek will likely spend the entire season in the minors. However, with Wojtek Wolski and Mike Rupp both currently sidelined with injuries, it is possible Bouchard could see some time on the Rangers' fourth line, but it's an outside chance at this point.

Blues Claim Taylor Chorney Off Waivers from Oilers

2011-10-12T23:29:00.004-04:00

The St. Louis Blues have announced that they have claimed defenseman Taylor Chorney off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. He has yet to appear in an NHL game so far this season. In 12 games last season with the Oilers, he had one goal and three assists for four points. He also appeared in 46 games with Oklahoma City of the AHL, scoring three goals and 13 assists for 16 points. Not a bad pickup for the Blues, as Chorney is a very mobile defenseman with good puckmoving skills, as well as plenty of offensive upside. With Carlo Colaiacovo currently on injured reserve with an upper body injury, Chorney should be a suitable replacement on the blueline until Colaiacovo returns to the lineup.

Ducks Acquire Cumiskey from Avalanche for Newton, Draft Pick

2011-10-12T19:43:00.005-04:00

The Anaheim Ducks have announced that they have acquired defenseman Kyle Cumiskey from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Jake Newton and a seventh round pick in the 2013 Entry Draft. The pick can become a fifth round pick in 2012 if Cumiskey plays in a minimum of 45 NHL games this season. In 18 games last season with the Avalanche, Cumiskey had one goal and seven assists for eight points. He missed 35 games early in the 2010-11 season with a concussion and the last 28 games of the season with another concussion. In 48 games last season with Syracuse of the AHL, Newton had two goals and seven assists for nine points. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. Not a bad trade for the Ducks, as Cumiskey is a very mobile defenseman and has some offensive upside. He is currently day to day with a groin injury, but with injuries to Toni Lydman and Kurtis Foster, Cumiskey will be a good replacement until the two blueliners return to the lineup. As for the Avalanche, they have plenty of defensive prospects in the minors with offensive upside, so Cumiskey became expendable. Newton will bring some size to Colorado's blueline, something they've been focusing on adding as of late, so he could see a role on the team's defense in the future.

Canadiens Sign Joe Callahan to One-Year Contract

2011-10-12T19:33:00.003-04:00

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed defenseman Joe Callahan to a one-year, two-way contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He was immediately assigned to the Canadiens' AHL affiliate in Hamilton after the signing. In 27 games last season with the Florida Panthers, he had one assist. He also appeared in 48 games with Rochester of the AHL, scoring four goals and nine assists for 13 points. This is really just a depth signing for the Canadiens, as Callahan will likely spend the majority of the 2011-12 season in the minors.

Coyotes Sign Martin Hanzal to Five-Year Extension

2011-10-12T19:22:00.003-04:00

The Phoenix Coyotes have announced that they have signed center Martin Hanzal to a five-year contract extension worth $15.5 million. The deal will average out to $3.1 million per season. In two games so far this season, he has one assist. In 61 games last season with the Coyotes, he had 16 goals and 10 assists for 26 points. Not a bad signing for the Coyotes, as Hanzal brings lots of two-way skill to the team at center. He also brings plenty of size, grit, and rugged play to the forward lines. His offensive game is still taking shape, so look for it to improve over the course of the contract.

Jets Claim Brett MacLean Off Waivers from Coyotes

2011-10-12T17:35:00.003-04:00

The Winnipeg Jets have announced that they have claimed right wing Brett MacLean off waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes. He is pointless in only one game so far this season with the Jets. In 13 games last season with the Coyotes, he had two goals and one assist for three points. He also appeared in 51 games with San Antonio of the AHL, scoring 23 goals and 27 assists for 50 points. Not a bad pickup for the Jets, as MacLean has plenty of potential to become a scoring winger at the NHL level. He has plenty of two-way and scoring upside and is versatile enough to play at center. Look for him to stick with the Jets throughout the season.

NY Rangers Claim Jeff Woywitka Off Waivers from Canadiens

2011-10-10T15:29:00.004-04:00

The New York Rangers have announced that they have claimed defenseman Jeff Woywitka off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens. In 63 games last season with the Dallas Stars, he had two goals and nine assists for 11 points. He has yet to play a game with the Rangers this season. This is purely a depth move for the Rangers, as Marc Staal is currently sidelined with post concussion headaches. Woywitka will bring plenty of size and strength to the blueline as either a sixth or seventh defenseman until Staal returns to the lineup.

NHL 2011-12 Opening Day Rosters

2011-10-06T22:52:00.004-04:00

	Anaheim Ducks

The NHL has released the team rosters for the opening of the 2011-12 regular season, which begins today with three games scheduled. Here are the rosters, with links to the players, courtesy of nhl.com:

Anaheim Ducks
Francois Beauchemin, Matt Beleskey, Jason Blake, Sheldon Brookbank, Andrew Cogliano, Jeff Deslauriers, Dan Ellis, Kurtis Foster, Cam Fowler, Ryan Getzlaf, Andrew Gordon, Nathan Guenin, Jonas Hiller, Saku Koivu, Maxime Macenauer, Brian McGrattan, Brandon McMillan, George Parros, Corey Perry, Bobby Ryan, Luca Sbisa, Teemu Selanne, Devante Smith-Pelly, Lubomir Visnovsky.

Injured: Toni Lydman, Matt Smaby.

	Boston Bruins

Matthew Bartkowski, Patrice Bergeron, Johnny Boychuk, Gregory Campbell, Jordan Caron, Zdeno Chara, Joe Corvo, Andrew Ference, Nathan Horton , Chris Kelly, David Krejci, Milan Lucic, Brad Marchand, Adam McQuaid, Daniel Paille, Rich Peverley, Benoit Pouliot, Tuukka Rask, Tyler Seguin, Dennis Seidenberg, Tim Thomas, Shawn Thornton.

Injured: Steven Kampfer, Marc Savard.

	Buffalo Sabres

Luke Adam, Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Matt Ellis, Tyler Ennis, Jhonas Enroth, Paul Gaustad, Nathan Gerbe, Marc-Andre Gragnani, Jochen Hecht, Patrick Kaleta, Ville Leino, Jordan Leopold, Drew MacIntyre, Cody McCormick, Ryan Miller, Tyler Myers, Jason Pominville, Robyn Regehr, Derek Roy, Andrej Sekera, Drew Stafford,

Injured: Thomas Vanek, Mike Weber.

	Carolina Hurricanes

Bryan Allen, Brian Boucher, Tim Brent, Zac Dalpe, Patrick Dwyer, Justin Faulk, Tim Gleason, Jay Harrison, Jussi Jokinen, Derek Joslin, Tomas Kaberle, Chad Larose, Jamie McBain, Ryan Murphy, Joni Pitkanen, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Tuomo Ruutu, Jeff Skinner, Eric Staal, Anthony Stewart, Brandon Sutter, Jiri Tlusty, Cam Ward.

	Columbus Blue Jackets

Cam Atkinson, Derick Brassard, Matt Calvert, Jeff Carter, Grant Clitsome, Derek Dorsett, Ryan Johansen, Aaron Johnson, Derek MacKenzie, Radek Martinek, Steve Mason, Maksim Mayorov, Marc Methot, Rick Nash, Samuel Pahlsson, Vaclav Prospal, Kris Russell, Curtis Sanford, David Savard, Fedor Tyutin,R.J. Umberger, Antoine Vermette, James Wisniewski.

Injured: Jared Boll, Mark Dekanich, Kristian Huselius, Theo Ruth.

	Calgary Flames

Anton Babchuk, Rene Bourque, Jay Bouwmeester, Chris Butler, Mark Giordano, Curtis Glencross, Niklas Hagman, Scott Hannan, Roman Horak, Jarome Iginla, Tim Jackman, Olli Jokinen, Henrik Karlsson, Miikka Kiprusoff, Tom Kostopoulos, Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond, David Moss, Cory Sarich, Derek Smith, Matt Stajan, Lee Stempniak, Alex Tanguay.

Injured: Mikael Backlund, Raitis Ivanans, Brendan Morrison.

	Chicago Blackhawks

Bryan Bickell, Dave Bolland, Andrew Brunette, Corey Crawford, Ray Emery, Michael Frolik, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Nick Leddy, Sami Lepisto, Jamal Mayers, Steve Montador, Sean O'Donnell, Rostislav Olesz, Brandon Pirri, Brandon Saad, John Scott, Brent Seabrook, Patrick Sharp, Jonathan Toews.

Injured: Philippe Paradis, Ben Smith, Viktor Stalberg.

	Colorado Avalanche

Matt Duchene, TJ Galiardi, Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Jan Hejda, Milan Hejduk, Matt Hunwick, Erik Johnson, David Jones, Chuck Kobasew, Gabriel Landeskog, Joakim Lindstrom, Jay McClement, Cody McLeod, Peter Mueller, Shane O'Brien, Ryan O'Byrne, Ryan O'Reilly, Kevin Porter, Kyle Quincey, Paul Stastny, Semyon Varlamov, Ryan Wilson, Daniel Winnik.

Injured: Kyle Cumiskey, Brandon Yip, Mark Olver.

	Dallas Stars

Krystofer Barch, Jamie Benn, Adam Burish, Trevor Daley, Jake Dowell, Radek Dvorak, Loui Eriksson, Vernon Fiddler, Mark Fistric, Alex Goligoski, Nicklas Grossman, Philip Larsen, Kari Lehtonen, Brenden Morrow, Steve Ott, Toby Petersen, Andrew Raycroft, Mike Ribeiro, Stephane Robidas, Michael Ryder, Sheldon Souray, Tomas Vincour, Tom Wandell.

Injured: Scott Glennie, Adam Pardy.

	Detroit Red Wings

Justin Abdelkader, Todd Bertuzzi, Fabian Brunnstrom, Daniel Cleary, Mike Commodore, Ty Conklin, Pavel Datsyuk, Patrick Eaves, Cory Emmerton, Jonathan Ericsson, Valtteri Filppula, Johan Franzen, Darren Helm, Tomas Holmstrom, Jimmy Howard, Jiri Hudler, Jakub Kindl, Niklas Kronwall, Nicklas Lidstrom, Andrew Miller, Brad Stuart, Ian White, Henrik Zetterberg.

Injured: Jan Mursak.

	Edmonton Oilers

Cam Barker, Eric Belanger, Taylor Chorney, Devan Dubnyk, Jordan Eberle, Tom Gilbert, Taylor Hall, Ales Hemsky, Shawn Horcoff, Darcy Hordichuk, Ryan Jones, Nikolai Khabibulin, Anton Lander, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Linus Omark, Magnus Paajarvi, Theo Peckham, Lennart Petrell, Jeff Petry, Corey Potter, Ladislav Smid, Ryan Smyth, Andy Sutton.

Injured: Ben Eager, Taylor Fedun, Sam Gagner, Ryan Whitney.

	Florida Panthers

Sean Bergenheim, David Booth, Matt Bradley, Brian Campbell, Ryan Carter, Evgeny Dadonov, Keaton Ellerby, Tomas Fleischmann, Jason Garrison, Marcel Goc, Erik Gudbranson, Ed Jovanovski, Tomas Kopecky, Dmitry Kulikov, Jacob Markstrom, Shawn Matthias, Jack Skille, Jose Theodore, Scottie Upshall, Kris Versteeg, Mike Weaver, Stephen Weiss.

Injured: Scott Clemmensen, Michael Santorelli.

	Los Angeles Kings

Jonathan Bernier, Dustin Brown, Kyle Clifford, Drew Doughty, Davis Drewiske, Simon Gagne, Matt Greene, Trent Hunter, Jack Johnson, Anze Kopitar, Trevor Lewis, Alec Martinez, Willie Mitchell, Ethan Moreau, Scott Parse, Dustin Penner, Jonathan Quick, Mike Richards, Brad Richardson, Rob Scuderi, Jarret Stoll, Kevin Westgarth, Justin Williams, Jeff Zatkoff.

Injured: Jake Muzzin.

	Minnesota Wild

Niklas Backstrom, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Kyle Brodziak, Brett Bulmer, Cal Clutterbuck, Matt Cullen, Justin Falk, Colton Gillies, Josh Harding, Dany Heatley, Nick Johnson, Mikko Koivu, Guillaume Latendresse, Eric Nystrom, Darroll Powe, Marco Scandella, Nick Schultz, Devin Setoguchi, Jared Spurgeon, Brad Staubitz, Clayton Stoner, Greg Zanon, Marek Zidlicky.

Injured: Cody Almond, Matt Kassian, Mike Lundin.

	Montreal Canadiens

Blair Betts, Peter Budaj, Michael Cammalleri, Chris Campoli, Erik Cole, Mathieu Darche, David Desharnais, Raphael Diaz, Andreas Engqvist, Alexei Emelin, Hal Gill, Brian Gionta, Scott Gomez, Josh Gorges, Andrei Kostitsyn, Travis Moen, Max Pacioretty, Tomas Plekanec, Carey Price, Jaroslav Spacek, P.K. Subban, Yannick Weber.

Injured: Hunter Bishop, Andrei Markov, Brendon Nash, Ryan White.

	Nashville Predators

Niclas Bergfors, Jonathon Blum, Mattias Ekholm, Martin Erat, Blake Geoffrion, Matt Halischuk, Jack Hillen, Patric Hornqvist, Sergei Kostitsyn, Kevin Klein, Teemu Laakso, David Legwand, Anders Lindback, Cal O'Reilly, Pekka Rinne, Craig Smith, Jerred Smithson, Nick Spaling, Zack Stortini, Ryan Suter, Jordin Tootoo, Shea Weber, Colin Wilson.

Injured: Francis Bouillon, Mike Fisher, Roman Josi.

	New Jersey Devils

Eric Boulton, Martin Brodeur, David Clarkson, Patrik Elias, Mark Fayne, Mark Fraser, Andy Greene, Johan Hedberg, Adam Henrique, Cam Janssen, Jacob Josefson, Ilya Kovalchuk, Adam Larsson, Bradley Mills, Nick Palmieri, Zach Parise, Rod Pelley, Bryce Salvador, Henrik Tallinder, Mattias Tedenby, Anton Volchenkov, Dainius Zubrus.

Injured: Travis Zajac.

	New York Islanders

Josh Bailey, Blake Comeau, Rick DiPietro, Mark Eaton, Michael Grabner, Travis Hamonic, Milan Jurcina, Andrew MacDonald, Matt Martin, Al Montoya, Mike Mottau, Matt Moulson, Evgeni Nabokov, Frans Nielsen, Kyle Okposo, Jay Pandolfo, PA Parenteau, Marty Reasoner, Brian Rolston, Steve Staios, Mark Streit, Ryan Strome, John Tavares.

Injured:Jeremy Colliton, Trevor Gillies, Mark Katic, Nino Niederreiter, Rhett Rakhshani.

	New York Rangers

Artem Anisimov, Brendan Bell, Stu Bickel, Martin Biron, Brian Boyle, Ryan Callahan, Erik Christensen, Michael Del Zotto, Brandon Dubinsky, Steve Eminger, Tim Erixon, Ruslan Fedotenko, Marian Gaborik, Dan Girardi, Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan McDonagh, Brandon Prust, Brad Richards, Michael Rupp, Michael Sauer, Scott Stajcer, Derek Stepan, Wojtek Wolski, Mats Zuccarello.

Injured: Chad Kolarik, Marc Staal.

	Ottawa Senators

Daniel Alfredsson, Craig Anderson, Alex Auld, Bobby Butler, Erik Condra, Jared Cowen, Stephane Da Costa, Nikita Filatov, Nick Foligno, Sergei Gonchar, Colin Greening, Erik Karlsson, Zenon Konopka, Filip Kuba, Brian Lee, Milan Michalek, Chris Neil, Chris Phillips, David Rundblad, Zack Smith, Jason Spezza, Mika Zibanejad.

Injured: Matt Carkner, Peter Regin, Jesse Winchester.

	Philadelphia Flyers

Sergei Bobrovsky, Daniel Briere, Ilya Bryzgalov, Matt Carle, Braydon Coburn, Sean Couturier, Claude Giroux, Scott Hartnell, Jaromir Jagr, Andreas Lilja, Andrej Meszaros, Andreas Nodl, Chris Pronger, Matt Read, Zac Rinaldo, Jody Shelley, Wayne Simmonds, Maxime Talbot, Kimmo Timonen, James van Riemsdyk, Jakub Voracek, Matt Walker.

Injured: Ian Laperriere, Brandon Manning, Andrew Rowe.

	Phoenix Coyotes

Adrian Aucoin, Paul Bissonnette, Mikkel Boedker, Kyle Chipchura, Shane Doan, Boyd Gordon, Martin Hanzal, Rostislav Klesla, Lauri Korpikoski, Jason LaBarbera, Daymond Langkow, Brett MacLean, Derek Morris, Petteri Nokelainen, Patrick O'Sullivan, Taylor Pyatt, Michal Rozsival, David Schlemko, Mike Smith, Raffi Torres, Radim Vrbata, Ray Whitney, Keith Yandle.

Injured: Kurt Sauer.

	Pittsburgh Penguins

Craig Adams, Arron Asham, Matt Cooke, Pascal Dupuis, Deryk Engelland, Marc-Andre Fleury, Brent Johnson, Tyler Kennedy, Chris Kunitz, Kris Letang, Mark Letestu, Ben Lovejoy, Steve MacIntyre, Evgeni Malkin, Paul Martin, Zbynek Michalek, James Neal, Matt Niskanen, Brooks Orpik, Richard Park, Jordan Staal, Steve Sullivan, Joe Vitale.

Injured: Robert Bortuzzo, Sidney Crosby, Nick Petersen.

	St. Louis Blues

Jason Arnott, David Backes, Patrik Berglund, Carlo Colaiacovo, Matt D'Agostini, Brian Elliott, Evgeny Grachev, Jaroslav Halak, Kent Huskins, Barret Jackman, Jamie Langenbrunner, Andy McDonald, Scott Nichol, Nikita Nikitin, T.J. Oshie, Alex Pietrangelo, Roman Polak, Chris Porter, Ryan Reaves, Kevin Shattenkirk, Vladimir Sobotka, Alexander Steen, Chris Stewart.

Injured: B.J. Crombeen, David Perron.

	San Jose Sharks

Dan Boyle, Brent Burns, Ryane Clowe, Logan Couture, Jason Demers, Andrew Desjardins, Thomas Greiss, Michal Handzus, Patrick Marleau, Jamie McGinn, Torrey Mitchell, Andrew Murray, Douglas Murray, Joe Pavelski, Harri Sateri, Joe Thornton, Jim Vandermeer, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Colin White, Brad Winchester, Tommy Wingels.

Injured: Martin Havlat, Antti Niemi, Antero Niittymaki.

	Tampa Bay Lightning

Marc-Andre Bergeron, Eric Brewer, Brett Clark, Brett Connolly, Steve Downie, Mathieu Garon, Bruno Gervais, Matt Gilroy, Adam Hall, Victor Hedman, Blair Jones, Pavel Kubina, Vincent Lecavalier, Ryan Malone, Dominic Moore, Teddy Purcell, Tom Pyatt, Mattias Ritola, Dwayne Roloson, Ryan Shannon, Martin St. Louis, Steven Stamkos, Nate Thompson.

Injured: Charles Landry, Mattias Ohlund.

	Toronto Maple Leafs

Colby Armstrong, Tyler Bozak, Mike Brown, Philippe Dupuis, Cody Franson, Matt Frattin, Jake Gardiner, Mikhail Grabovski, Carl Gunnarsson, Jonas Gustavsson, Phil Kessel, Mike Komisarek, Nikolai Kulemin, John-Michael Liles, Matthew Lombardi, Joffrey Lupul, Clarke MacArthur, Colton Orr, Dion Phaneuf, James Reimer, Jay Rosehill, Luke Schenn, David Steckel.

Injured: Tim Connolly, Nazem Kadri.

	Vancouver Canucks

Andrew Alberts, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Alexandre Burrows, Andrew Ebbett, Alexander Edler, Dan Hamhuis, Jannik Hansen, Christopher Higgins, Cody Hodgson, Maxim Lapierre, Roberto Luongo, Manny Malhotra, Sami Salo, Mikael Samuelsson, Cory Schneider, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Marco Sturm, Alexander Sulzer, Christopher Tanev, Aaron Volpatti, Dale Weise.

Injured: Nolan Baumgartner, Byron Bitz, Ryan Kesler, Steven Pinizzotto, Mason Raymond, Aaron Rome, Stefan Schneider.

	Washington Capitals

Karl Alzner, Keith Aucoin, Nicklas Backstrom, Jay Beagle, Troy Brouwer, John Carlson, Jason Chimera, Mike Green, Kyle Greentree, Jeff Halpern, Roman Hamrlik, Marcus Johansson, DJ King, Mike Knuble, Brooks Laich, Michal Neuvirth, Alex Ovechkin, Mathieu Perreault, Jeff Schultz, Alexander Semin, Tomas Vokoun, Joel Ward, Dennis Wideman.

Injured: John Erskine, Matt Hendricks, Tom Poti.

	Winnipeg Jets

Nik Antropov, Zach Bogosian, Alexander Burmistrov, Dustin Byfuglien, Patrice Cormier, Tobias Enstrom, Tanner Glass, Ron Hainsey, Randy Jones, Evander Kane, Andrew Ladd, Bryan Little, Chris Mason, Derek Meech, Johnny Oduya, Ondrej Pavelec, Mark Scheifele, Jim Slater, Tim Stapleton, Mark Stuart, Chris Thorburn, Kyle Wellwood, Blake Wheeler.

Injured: Eric Fehr, Ben Maxwell, Kenndal McArdle.

Coyotes Sign Paul Bissonnette to Two-Year Extension

2011-10-06T01:56:00.003-04:00

The Phoenix Coyotes announced on Wednesday that they have signed left wing Paul Bissonnette to a two-year contract extension worth $1.475 million. He would have been an unrestricted free agent next summer. In 48 games last season with the Coyotes, he had one goal and 71 penalty minutes. Not a bad depth signing for the Coyotes, as Bissonnette is a hard-working player on the ice who plays with lots of grit and toughness. Look for him to continue to fill the enforcer role over the next few seasons.

Canadiens Claim Blair Betts Off Waivers from Flyers

2011-10-06T01:44:00.004-04:00

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Wednesday that they have claimed center Blair Betts off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. In 75 games last season with the Flyers, he had five goals and seven assists for 12 points. Not a bad depth move for the Canadiens, as Betts will bring lots of skill on the faceoff, as well has experience to the penalty kill and some two-way ability to the forward lines. Look for him to center the fourth line throughout the 2011-12 season.

Devils Sign Petr Sykora to One-Year Contract

2011-10-06T01:27:00.003-04:00

The New Jersey Devils announced on Wednesday that they have signed right wing Petr Sykora to a one-year contract worth $650,000. He had been attending the team's training camp on a tryout basis. This will be his second stint with the team, where he played from 1995 to 2002. In 13 games last season with Plzen of the Czech League, he had five goals and eight assists for 13 points. He also appeared in 28 games with Dynamo Minsk of the KHL, scoring eight goals and eight assists for 16 points. He last played in the NHL with the Minnesota Wild during the 2009-10 season. Not a bad depth signing for the Devils, as Sykora brings plenty of offensive skill to the forward lines and a good shot. There's a possibility he could play on the top line with Ilya Kovalchuk and Patrik Elias, but it remains to be seen just how Devils' head coach Peter DeBoer will set up his lines when the regular season starts.

Maple Leafs Acquire David Steckel from Devils

2011-10-06T01:14:00.004-04:00

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that they have acquired center David Steckel from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. He still has two years left on his current contract. In 75 games last season with the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils, he had six goals and six assists for 12 points. Not a bad depth move for the Maple Leafs, as Steckel will bring loads of experience and talent to the faceoff, as well as plenty of size and skill to the penalty kill. With Tim Connolly and Mikhail Grabovski currently sidelined with injuries, Steckel adds some much needed depth at center for Toronto, but it's just a short-term fix, as both players shouldn't miss much time. Once they return, look for Steckel to play on the fourth line. For the Devils, this move presents an opportunity for players like Brad Mills, Adam Henrique, Mattias Tedenby, and Cam Janssen to make the opening night roster.

Canucks Claim Dale Weise Off Waivers from NY Rangers

2011-10-05T23:47:00.003-04:00

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they have claimed right wing Dale Weise off waivers from the New York Rangers. In 10 games last season with the Rangers, he had no points and 19 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 47 games with Connecticut of the AHL, scoring 18 goals and 20 assists for 38 points and 73 penalty minutes. This is really just a depth move for the Canucks, as Weise will likely spend the majority of the season in the minors. If he does see any time with Vancouver, it will likely be on the fourth line, where he will provide plenty of grit and toughness.

NY Islanders Sign Jay Pandolfo to One-Year Contract

2011-10-05T23:39:00.004-04:00

The New York Islanders have announced that they have signed left wing Jay Pandolfo to a one-year contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is believed to be for the veteran minimum of $570,000. He had been attending the team's training camp on a tryout basis. In 12 games last season with Springfield of the AHL, Pandolfo had two goals and four assists for six points. He last played in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils during the 2009-10 season. Not a bad depth signing for the Islanders, as Pandolfo will bring a lot of experience and skill to the penalty kill and is a solid forechecker. He's never had a lot of scoring upside, so look for him to play on the checking lines during the upcoming season.

Sharks Sign Brad Winchester to One-Year Deal

2011-10-03T20:21:00.005-04:00

The San Jose Sharks announced today that they have signed left wing Brad Winchester to a one-year contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He had been attending the team's training camp on a tryout basis. In 76 games last season with the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks, he had 10 goals and six assists for 16 points and 114 penalty minutes. Not a bad depth signing for the Sharks, as Winchester will bring lots of grit and toughness to the lineup, as well as plenty of size. He should be a good fit on the checking lines.

Blackhawks Sign Ray Emery to One-Year Contract

2011-10-03T18:53:00.005-04:00

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have signed goaltender Ray Emery to a one-year contract worth $600,000. He had been attending the team's training camp on a tryout basis. In 10 games last season with the Anaheim Ducks, Emery posted a 7-2-0 record, with a 2.28 GAA and a .926 save percentage. He missed the majority of the 2010-11 season with a career-threatening hip injury, but was able to battle back from the condition and sign with the Ducks. Not a bad depth signing for the Blackhawks, as Emery has good size, is a solid goaltender, and will bring the team plenty of veteran depth in goal. Despite struggling a bit in the preseason and being outplayed by Alexander Salak, he was able to earn a contract with Chicago and will likely play as the backup to Corey Crawford. If Emery should struggle this season, he will more than likely be sent to the minors and be replaced with Salak.

Red Wings Sign Fabian Brunnstrom to One-Year Contract

2011-10-03T18:31:00.003-04:00

The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have signed right wing Fabian Brunnstrom to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay him $600,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level. He had been attending the team's training camp on a tryout basis. In 72 games last season with Texas and Toronto of the AHL, he had 15 goals and 20 assists for 35 points. He last played in the NHL with the Dallas Stars during the 2009-10 season. This isn't a bad depth signing for the Red Wings, as Brunnstrom still has the potential to become a scoring forward in the NHL despite being very inconsistent and having trouble adapting to the North American brand of hockey. For the past several seasons, the Red Wings have been able to help struggling players improve their game, so the team might be able to help Brunnstrom turn his career around. This will likely be his last chance to prove himself at the NHL level, and if he can't find any consistency to his game, Brunnstrom will likely be headed back to Europe next summer.

2011 NHL Free Agents

2011-10-01T00:30:00.017-04:00

Here is the official list of the NHL players who became free agents on July 1, 2011. The explanations of the different free agent groups can be found at the bottom of the page. Players who are traded or claimed off waivers throughout the course of the season and summer will be added to their new teams when such transactions occur. Players who are signed by new teams, re-signed by their respective teams, or retire will be removed from the free agent list. A player who is removed from this list will be added to the UPDATES section below. Signings are organized by date. See the separate 2011 Free Agent Signings List for an alphabetical listing of player signings here: http://hockeyblog-kev.blogspot.com/2010/10/2011-nhl-free-agent-signings.html

***PLEASE NOTE***
The Atlanta Thrashers are listed as the Winnipeg Jets on this list.

***A NOTE ON THE SALARY CAP***
The salary cap for the 2010-11 season was $59.4 million. The figure is expected to increase for the 2011-12 season.
tsn.ca is reporting that the 2011-12 salary cap will be set at an upper limit of $64.3 million and a floor of $48.3 million.

***UPDATES***

- Moved Ryan O'Byrne to Colorado from Montreal (Acquired by the Avalanche on 11/11/10)
- Moved Dane Byers to Columbus from NY Rangers (Acquired by Blue Jackets on 11/11/10)
- Moved Chad Kolarik to NY Rangers from Columbus (Acquired by the Rangers on 11/11/10)
- Added David Leggio to Buffalo (Group 2 free agent)
- Moved Troy Bodie to Carolina from Anaheim (Claimed off waivers by the Hurricanes on 11/16/10)
- Moved Brett Sutter to Carolina from Calgary (Acquired by the Hurricanes on 11/17/10)
- Moved Ian White to Carolina from Calgary (Acquired by the Hurricanes on 11/17/10)
- Moved Anton Babchuk to Calgary from Carolina (Acquired by the Flames on 11/17/10)
- Added Mark Parrish to Buffalo (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Danny Syvret to Philadelphia from Anaheim (Acquired by the Flyers on 11/21/10)
- Moved Rob Bordson to Philadelphia from Anaheim (Acquired by the Flyers on 11/21/10)
- Moved David Laliberte to Anaheim from Philadelphia (Acquired by the Ducks on 11/21/10)
- Moved Patrick Maroon to Anaheim from Philadelphia (Acquired by the Ducks on 11/21/10)
- Moved Patrick O'Sullivan to Minnesota from Carolina (Claimed off waivers by the Wild on 11/23/10)
- Moved Stu Bickel to NY Rangers from Anaheim (Acquired by the Rangers on 11/23/10)
- Moved Nigel Williams to Anaheim from NY Rangers (Acquired by the Ducks on 11/23/10)
- Moved Ryan Carter to Carolina from Anaheim (Acquired by the Hurricanes on 11/23/10)
- Moved Stefan Chaput to Anaheim from Carolina (Acquired by the Ducks on 11/23/10)
- Added Michael Ryan to Philadelphia (Group 3 free agent)
- Added Garnet Exelby to Chicago (Group 3 free agent)
- Moved Matt Hunwick to Colorado from Boston (Acquired by the Avalanche on 11/29/10)
- Moved Tomas Fleischmann to Colorado from Washington (Acquired by the Avalanche on 11/30/10)
- Moved Scott Hannan to Washington from Colorado (Acquired by the Capitals on 11/30/10)
- Added Jeremy Colliton to NY Islanders (Group 2 free agent) (re-signed on 11/30/10)
- Removed Peter Schaefer from Vancouver (retired on 11/29/10 after having his contract terminated by the team)
- Moved Juraj Simek to Boston from Tampa Bay (Acquired by the Bruins on 12/9/10)
- Moved Levi Nelson to Tampa Bay from Boston (Acquired by the Lightning on 12/9/10)
- Moved Sean Zimmerman to Boston from Florida (Acquired by the Bruins on 12/9/10)
- Moved Jeff Lovecchio to Florida from Boston (Acquired by the Panthers on 12/9/10)
- Moved Jordan Knackstedt to Florida from Boston (Acquired by the Panthers on 12/9/10)
- Moved Marco Sturm to Los Angeles from Boston (Acquired by the Kings on 12/11/10)
- Added Ryan Johnson to Chicago (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 12/17/10)
- Added Chris Mueller to Nashville (Group 2 free agent) (signed on 12/27/10)
- Added Marek Svatos to St. Louis (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 12/28/10)
- Moved James Wisniewski to Montreal from NY Islanders (Acquired by the Canadiens on 12/28/10)
- Moved Marek Svatos to Nashville from St. Louis (claimed off waivers by the Predators on 12/29/10)
- Moved Maxim Lapierre to Anaheim from Montreal (Acquired by the Ducks on 12/31/10)
- Moved Brett Festerling to Montreal from Anaheim (Acquired by the Canadiens on 12/31/10)
- Moved Dwayne Roloson to Tampa Bay from NY Islanders (Acquired by the Lightning on 1/1/11)
- Moved Ty Wishart to NY Islanders from Tampa Bay (Acquired by the Islanders on 1/1/11)
- Moved Nate Guenin to Anaheim from Columbus (Acquired by the Ducks on 1/4/11)
- Moved Trevor Smith to Columbus from Anaheim (Acquired by the Blue Jackets on 1/4/11)
- Added Marc-Andre Bergeron to Tampa Bay (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 1/4/11)
- Added Jed Ortmeyer to Minnesota (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 1/5/11)
- Moved Jamie Langenbrunner to Dallas from New Jersey (Acquired by the Stars on 1/7/11)
- Added Kyle Wellwood to St. Louis (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 1/11/11)
- Moved Fabian Brunnstrom to Toronto from Dallas (Acquired by the Maple Leafs on 1/13/11)
- Moved Ben Eager to San Jose from Atlanta (Acquired by the Sharks on 1/18/11)
- Moved Kyle Wellwod to San Jose from St. Louis (claimed off waivers by the Sharks on 1/18/11)
- Added Evgeni Nabokov to Detroit (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 1/21/11)
- Moved Evgeni Nabokov to NY Islanders from Detroit (claimed off waivers by the Islanders on 1/22/11)
- Added Joel Martin to NY Islanders (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 2/4/11)
- Added Peter Forsberg to Colorado (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 2/6/11)
- Added Ray Emery to Anaheim (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 2/7/11)
- Moved Al Montoya to NY Islanders from Phoenix (Acquired by the Islanders on 2/9/11)
- Moved Michael Frolik to Chicago from Florida (Acquired by the Blackhawks on 2/9/11)
- Moved Alexander Salak to Chicago from Florida (Acquired by the Blackhawks on 2/9/11)
- Moved Jack Skille to Florida from Chicago (Acquired by the Panthers on 2/9/11)
- Moved Hugh Jessiman to Florida from Chicago (Acquired by the Panthers on 2/9/11)
- Moved Jay Leach to New Jersey from San Jose (Acquired by the Devils on 2/9/11)
- Moved Steven Zalewski to New Jersey from San Jose (Acquired by the Devils on 2/9/11)
- Moved Patrick Davis to San Jose from New Jersey (Acquired by the Sharks on 2/9/11)
- Moved Michael Swift to San Jose from New Jersey (Acquired by the Sharks on 2/9/11)
- Added Jason Williams to Dallas (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 2/12/11)
- Moved Aaron Voros to Toronto from Anaheim (Acquired by the Maple Leafs on 2/15/11)
- Moved Jarkko Ruutu to Anaheim from Ottawa (Acquired by the Ducks on 2/17/11)
- Moved Craig Anderson to Ottawa from Colorado (Acquired by the Senators on 2/18/11)
- Moved Brian Elliott to Colorado from Ottawa (Acquired by the Avalanche on 2/18/11)
- Moved Blake Wheeler to Atlanta from Boston (Acquired by the Thrashers on 2/18/11)
- Moved Mark Stuart to Atlanta from Boston (Acquired by the Thrashers on 2/18/11)
- Moved Boris Valabik to Boston from Atlanta (Acquired by the Bruins on 2/18/11)
- Moved Tomas Kaberle to Boston from Toronto (Acquired by the Bruins on 2/18/11)
- Moved Derek Joslin to Carolina from San Jose (Acquired by the Hurricanes on 2/18/11)
- Moved Ian White to San Jose from Carolina (Acquired by the Sharks on 2/18/11)
- Moved Eric Brewer to Tampa Bay from St. Louis (Acquired by the Lightning on 2/18/11)
- Moved Curtis McElhinney to Tampa Bay from Anaheim (Acquired by the Lightning on 2/24/11)
- Moved Alexei Kovalev to Pittsburgh from Ottawa (Acquired by the Penguins on 2/24/11)
- Moved Marek Svatos to Ottawa from Nashville (Claimed off waivers by the Senators on 2/24/11)
- Moved Brent Sopel to Montreal from Atlanta (Acquired by the Canadiens on 2/24/11)
- Moved Nigel Dawes to Montreal from Atlanta (Acquired by the Canadiens on 2/24/11)
- Moved Ben Maxwell to Atlanta from Montreal (Acquired by the Thrashers on 2/24/11)
- Moved Cory Stillman to Carolina from Florida (Acquired by the Hurricanes on 2/24/11)
- Moved Ryan Carter to Florida from Carolina (Acquired by the Panthers on 2/24/11)
- Moved Alexander Sulzer to Florida from Nashville (Acquired by the Panthers on 2/25/11)
- Moved Marco Sturm to Washington from Los Angeles (Claimed off waivers by the Capitals on 2/26/11)
- Moved Nick Boynton to Philadelphia from Chicago (Claimed off waivers by the Flyers on 2/26/11)
- Moved Craig Rivet to Columbus from Buffalo (Claimed off waivers by the Blue Jackets on 2/26/11)
- Moved Bryan McCabe to NY Rangers from Florida (Acquired by the Rangers on 2/26/11)
- Moved Tim Kennedy to Florida from NY Rangers (Acquired by the Panthers on 2/26/11)
- Added Shane Hnidy to Boston (Group 3 free agent) (signed on 2/26/11)
- Moved Brian McGrattan to Anaheim from Boston (Acquired by the Ducks on 2/27/11)
- Moved Sean Zimmerman to Anaheim from Boston (Acquired by the Ducks on 2/27/11)
- Moved David Laliberte to Boston from Anaheim (Acquired by the Bruins on 2/27/11)
- Moved Stefan Chaput to Boston from Anaheim (Acquired by the Bruins on 2/27/11)
- Moved Radek Dvorak to Atlanta from Florida (Acquired by the Thrashers on 2/28/11)
- Moved Niclas Bergfors to Florida from Atlanta (Acquired by the Panthers on 2/28/11)
- Moved Patrick Rissmiller to Florida from Atlanta (Acquired by the Panthers on 2/28/11)
- Moved Brett Carson to Calgary from Carolina (Claimed off waivers by Flames on 2/28/11)
- Moved Curtis McElhinney to Ottawa from Tampa Bay (Claimed off waivers by the Senators on 2/28/11)
- Moved Rob Schremp to Atlanta from NY Islanders (Claimed off waivers by the Thrashers on 2/28/11)
- Moved Scottie Upshall to Columbus from Phoenix (Acquired by the Blue Jackets on 2/28/11)
- Moved Sami Lepisto to Columbus from Phoenix (Acquired by the Blue Jackets on 2/28/11)
- Moved Dane Byers to Phoenix from Columbus (Acquired by the Coyotes on 2/28/11)
- Moved Shawn Belle to Colorado from Edmonton (Acquired by the Avalanche on 2/28/11)
- Moved Kevin Montgomery to Edmonton from Colorado (Acquired by the Oilers on 2/28/11)
- Moved Chris Campoli to Chicago from Ottawa (Acquired by the Blackhawks on 2/28/11)
- Moved Ryan Potulny to Ottawa from Chicago (Acquired by the Senators on 2/28/11)
- Moved Sergei Samsonov to Florida from Carolina (Acquired by the Panthers on 2/28/11)
- Moved Brad Winchester to Anaheim from St. Louis (Acquired by the Ducks on 2/28/11)
- Moved John Mitchell to NY Rangers from Toronto (Acquired by the Rangers on 2/28/11)
- Moved Chris Higgins to Vancouver from Florida (Acquired by the Canucks on 2/28/11)
- Moved Fredrik Modin to Calgary from Atlanta (Acquired by the Flames on 2/28/11)
- Moved Maxim Lapierre to Vancouver from Anaheim (Acquired by the Canucks on 2/28/11)
- Moved MacGregor Sharp to Vancouver from Anaheim (Acquired by the Canucks on 2/28/11)
- Moved Joel Perrault to Anaheim from Vancouver (Acquired by the Ducks on 2/28/11)
- Moved Tom Sestito to Philadelphia from Columbus (Acquired by the Flyers on 2/28/11)
- Moved Greg Moore to Columbus from Philadelphia (Acquired by the Blue Jackets on 2/28/11)
- Moved Jason Arnott to Washington from New Jersey (Acquired by the Capitals on 2/28/11)
- Moved Brett Festerling to Atlanta from Montreal (Acquired by the Thrashers on 2/28/11)
- Moved Drew MacIntyre to Montreal from Atlanta (Acquired by the Canadiens on 2/28/11)
- Moved Anton Khudobin to Boston from Minnesota (Acquired by the Bruins on 2/28/10)
- Moved Jeff Penner to Minnesota from Boston (Acquired by the Wild on 2/28/11)
- Moved Petr Kalus to Columbus from Minnesota (Acquired by the Blue Jackets on 3/1/11)
- Added Todd Ford to Washington (Group 3 free agent)
- Added Kirk MacDonald to Boston (Group 3 free agent)
- Removed Akim Aliu from Atlanta/Winnipeg (will be a Group 2 free agent in 2012 instead of 2011)
- All Group 6 free agents now added
- Moved Ilya Bryzgalov to Philadelphia from Phoenix (Negotiating rights acquired by the Flyers on 6/7/11)
- Moved Matt Clackson to Phoenix from Philadelphia (Negotiating rights acquired by the Coyotes on 6/7/11)
- Moved Maxim Noreau to New Jersey from Minnesota (Acquired by the Devils on 6/16/11)
- Moved Jakub Voracek to Philadelphia from Columbus (Acquired by the Flyers on 6/23/11)
- Moved Wayne Simmonds to Philadelphia from Los Angeles (Acquired by the Flyers on 6/23/11)
- Moved Rob Bordson to Los Angeles from Philadelphia (Acquired by the Kings on 6/23/11)
- Moved Troy Brouwer to Washington from Chicago (Acquired by the Capitals on 6/24/11)
- Moved Chris Butler to Calgary from Buffalo (Acquired by the Flames on 6/25/11)
- Moved Bruno Gervais to Tampa Bay from NY Islanders (Acquired by the Lightning on 6/25/11)
- Moved Marc-Antoine Pouliot to Phoenix from Tampa Bay (Acquired by the Coyotes on 6/25/11)
- Moved Darroll Powe to Minnesota from Philadelphia (Acquired by the Wild on 6/27/11)
- Moved Tomas Kopecky to Florida from Chicago (Acquired by the Panthers on 6/27/11)
- Moved Christian Ehrhoff to NY Islanders from Vancouver (Acquired by the Islanders on 6/28/11)
- Removed Evgeni Nabokov from NY Islanders (Team decided to toll his contract and retain his rights for the 2011-12 season on 4/22/11)
- Moved James Wisniewski to Columbus from Montreal (Acquired by the Blue Jackets on 6/29/11)
- Added Chris Drury to NY Rangers (Contract bought out by the team on 6/29/11)
- Moved Maxime Talbot to Toronto from Pittsburgh (Acquired by the Maple Leafs on 6/29/11) NOTE: Talbot has been moved back to the Penguins, as the trade apparently did not go through
- Moved Christian Ehrhoff to Buffalo from NY Islanders (Acquired by the Sabres on 6/29/11)
- Moved Steve Montador to Chicago from Buffalo (Acquired by the Blackhawks on 6/29/11)
- Added J.P. Dumont to Nashville (Contract bought out by the team on 6/30/11)
- Added Tyler Sloan to Washington (Contract bought out by the team on 6/30/11)
- Added Mike Commodore to Columbus (Contract bought out by the team on 6/30/11)
- Added Cam Barker to Minnesota (Contract bought out by the team on 6/30/11)
- Added Sheldon Souray to Edmonton (Contract bought out by the team on 6/30/11)
- Moved Semyon Varlamov to Colorado from Washington (Acquired by the Avalanche on 7/1/11)
- Moved Andreas Thuresson to NY Rangers from Nashville (Acquired by the Rangers on 7/2/11)
- Moved Brodie Dupont to Nashville from NY Rangers (Acquired by the Predators on 7/2/11)
- Moved Ryan Russell to Columbus from Montreal (Acquired by the Blue Jackets on 7/7/11)
- Moved Sergei Shirokov to Florida from Vancouver (Acquired by the Panthers on 7/9/11)
- Moved Mike Duco to Vancouver from Florida (Acquired by the Canucks on 7/9/11)
- Moved Kenndal McArdle to Winnipeg from Florida (Acquired by the Jets on 7/9/11)
- Moved Andrew Cogliano to Anaheim from Edmonton (Acquired by the Ducks on 7/12/11)
- Moved Mathieu Carle to Anaheim from Montreal (Acquired by the Ducks on 7/15/11)
- Chris Campoli re-designated UFA from Group 2 (Blackhawks declined arbitrator-awarded contract on 7/20/11)
- Added Anton Gustafsson to Washington (Contract terminated by the team on 7/21/11)
- Added Trent Hunter to New Jersey (Contract bought out by the team on 8/2/11)
- Added Colin White to New Jersey (Contract bought out by the team on 8/2/11)
- Moved James Sheppard to San Jose from Minnesota (Acquired by the Sharks on 8/7/11)
- Added Brett Lebda to Nashville (Contract bought out by the team on 8/10/11)
- Removed Zach Hamill from Boston (will be a Group 2 free agent in 2012 instead of 2011)
- Removed Maxime Fortunus from Dallas (will be a Group 3 free agent in 2012 instead of 2011)

PLAYERS SIGNING WITH NEW TEAMS
Jamal Mayers - Chicago from San Jose (7/1/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Ben Eager - Edmonton from San Jose (7/1/11) - 3 years, $3.3 million
Mathieu Garon - Tampa Bay from Columbus (7/1/11) - 2 years, $2.6 million
Adam Pardy - Dallas from Calgary (7/1/11) - 2 years, $4 million
Jeff Halpern - Washington from Montreal (7/1/11) - 1 year, $875,000
Raffi Torres - Phoenix from Vancouver (7/1/11) - 2 years, $3.5 million
Boyd Gordon - Phoenix from Washington (7/1/11) - 2 years, $2.65 million
Mike Smith - Phoenix from Tampa Bay (7/1/11) - 2 years, $4 million
Tim Brent - Carolina from Toronto (7/1/11) - 2 years, $1.5 million
Jose Theodore - Florida from Minnesota (7/1/11) - 2 years, $3 million
Scottie Upshall - Florida from Columbus (7/1/11) - 4 years, $14 million
Ed Jovanovski - Florida from Phoenix (7/1/11) - 4 years, $16.5 million
Sean O'Donnell - Chicago from Philadelphia (7/1/11) - 1 year, $850,000
Radek Dvorak - Dallas from Winnipeg (7/1/11) - 1 year, $1.5 million
Mark Mancari - Vancouver from Buffalo (7/1/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Vernon Fiddler - Dallas from Phoenix (7/1/11) - 3 years, $5.4 million
Andreas Lilja - Philadelphia from Anaheim (7/1/11) - 2 years, $1.475 million
Andrew Brunette - Chicago from Minnesota (7/1/11) - 1 year, $2 million
Jan Hejda - Colorado from Columbus (7/1/11) - 4 years, $13 million
Marcel Goc - Florida from Nashville (7/1/11) - 3 years, $5.1 million
Maxime Talbot - Philadelphia from Pittsburgh (7/1/11) - 5 years, $9 million
Derek Meech - Winnipeg from Detroit (7/1/11) - 1 year, $700,000
Brian Boucher - Carolina from Philadelphia (7/1/11) - 2 years, $1.9 million
Peter Budaj - Montreal from Colorado (7/1/11) - 2 years, $2.3 million
Mike Rupp - NY Rangers from Pittsburgh (7/1/11) - 3 years, $4.5 million
Mike Commodore - Detroit from Columbus (7/1/11) - 1 year, $1 million
Steve Sullivan - Pittsburgh from Nashville (7/1/11) - 1 year, $1.5 million
Marty Reasoner - NY Islanders from Florida (7/1/11) - 2 years, $2.7 million
Joel Ward - Washington from Nashville (7/1/11) - 4 years, $12 million
Roman Hamrlik - Washington from Montreal (7/1/11) - 2 years, $7 million
Erik Cole - Montreal from Carolina (7/1/11) - 4 years, $18 million
Darcy Hordichuk - Edmonton from Florida (7/1/11) - 1 year, $800,000
Cam Barker - Edmonton from Minnesota (7/1/11) - 1 year, $2.25 million
Alex Auld - Ottawa from Montreal (7/1/11) - 1 year, $1 million
Michael Ryder - Dallas from Boston (7/1/11) - 2 years, $7 million
Benoit Pouliot - Boston from Montreal (7/1/11) - 1 year, $1.1 million
Ville Leino - Buffalo from Philadelphia (7/1/11) - 6 years, $27 million
Marco Sturm - Vancouver from Washington (7/1/11) - 1 year, $2.25 million
Alexei Ponikarovsky - Carolina from Los Angeles (7/1/11) - 1 year, $1.5 million
Sheldon Souray - Dallas from Edmonton (7/1/11) - 1 year, $1.65 million
Jim Vandermeer - San Jose from Edmonton (7/1/11) - 1 year, $1 million
Tomas Fleischmann - Florida from Colorado (7/1/11) - 4 years, $18 million
Curtis Sanford - Columbus from Montreal (7/1/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Eric Belanger - Edmonton from Phoenix (7/1/11) - 3 years, $5.25 million
Chuck Kobasew - Colorado from Minnesota (7/1/11) - 2 years, $2.5 million
Jean-Sebastien Giguere - Colorado from Toronto (7/1/11) - 2 years, $2.5 million
Brian Elliott - St. Louis from Colorado (7/1/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ryan Potulny - Washington from Ottawa (7/1/11) - 2 years, $1.05 million
Corey Potter - Edmonton from Pittsburgh (7/1/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Daniel Carcillo - Chicago from Philadelphia (7/1/11) - 1 year, $775,000
Tanner Glass - Winnipeg from Vancouver (7/1/11) - 1 year, $750,000
Andrew Ebbett - Vancouver from Phoenix (7/1/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Michal Handzus - San Jose from Los Angeles (7/1/11) - 2 years, $5 million
Sean Bergenheim - Florida from Tampa Bay (7/1/11) - 4 years, $11 million
Nicholas Drazenovic - Columbus from St. Louis (7/1/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Andrew Joudrey - Columbus from Washington (7/1/11) - 2 years, $1.175 million
Mark Dekanich - Columbus from Nashville (7/1/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Jake Dowell - Dallas from Chicago (7/1/11) - 1 year, $800,000
Nolan Yonkman - Florida from Phoenix (7/1/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
J.T. Wyman - Tampa Bay from Montreal (7/1/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Brad Richards - NY Rangers from Dallas (7/2/11) - 9 years, $60 million
Matt Gilroy - Tampa Bay from NY Rangers (7/2/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Tim Connolly - Toronto from Buffalo (7/2/11) - 2 years, $9.5 million
Anthony Stewart - Carolina from Winnipeg (7/2/11) - 2 years, $1.8 million
Simon Gagne - Los Angeles from Tampa Bay (7/2/11) - 2 years, $7 million
Alexandre Bolduc - Phoenix from Vancouver (7/2/11) - 1 year, $575,000
Ian White - Detroit from San Jose (7/2/11) - 2 years, $5.75 million
Randy Jones - Winnipeg from Tampa Bay (7/2/11) - 1 year, $1.15 million
Tomas Vokoun - Washington from Florida (7/2/11) - 1 year, $1.5 million
Ben Walter - Calgary from Colorado (7/2/11) - 2 years, $1.075 million
Clay Wilson - Calgary from Columbus (7/2/11) - 2 years, $1.05 million
Justin Soryal - Carolina from NY Rangers (7/2/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Kent Huskins - St. Louis from San Jose (7/2/11) - 1 year, $1 million
Richard Petiot - Tampa Bay from Edmonton (7/2/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Matt Bradley - Florida from Washington (7/2/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Andrew Gordon - Anaheim from Washington (7/2/11) - 2 years, $1.075 million
Rick Rypien - Winnipeg from Vancouver (7/2/11) - 1 year, $700,000 (deceased 8-15-2011)
Josh Green - Edmonton from Anaheim (7/3/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Niclas Bergfors - Nashville from Florida (7/3/11) - 1 year, $575,000
Boris Valabik - Pittsburgh from Boston (7/3/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Steve Pinizzotto - Vancouver from Washington (7/3/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Aaron Gagnon - Winnipeg from Dallas (7/4/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Danny Richmond - Washington from Toronto (7/4/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Brett Sterling - St. Louis from Pittsburgh (7/4/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Curtis McElhinney - Phoenix from Ottawa (7/4/11) - 1 year, $625,000
Tyler Eckford - Phoenix from New Jersey (7/4/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Guillaume Desbiens - Calgary from Vancouver (7/4/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Alexandre Giroux - Columbus from Edmonton (7/4/11) - 1 year, $825,000
Trevor Smith - Tampa Bay from Columbus (7/4/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ryan Keller - Edmonton from Ottawa (7/4/11) - 1 year, $625,000
Scott Nichol - St. Louis from San Jose (7/5/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Zenon Konopka - Ottawa from NY Islanders (7/5/11) - 1 year, $700,000
Aaron Johnson - Columbus from Nashville (7/5/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Alexandre Picard - Pittsburgh from Montreal (7/5/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Trevor Frischmon - NY Islanders from Columbus (7/5/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Garnet Exelby - Detroit from Chicago (7/5/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Tomas Kaberle - Carolina from Boston (7/5/11) - 3 years, $12.75 million
Zack Stortini - Nashivlle from Edmonton (7/5/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Nathan Lawson - Montreal from NY Islanders (7/5/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Kyle Wilson - Nashville from Columbus (7/5/11) - 2 years, $1.1 million
Bryan Rodney - Anaheim from Carolina (7/5/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Jeff Taffe - Minnesota from Chicago (7/5/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Jamie Tardif - Boston from Detroit (7/5/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Tom Pyatt - Tampa Bay from Montreal (7/6/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Jason Arnott - St. Louis from Washington (7/6/11) - 1 year, $2.8 million
Jamie Langenbrunner - St. Louis from Dallas (7/6/11) - 1 year, $2.8 million
Radek Martinek - Columbus from NY Islanders (7/6/11) - 1 year, $2.2 million
Jean-Francois Jacques - Anaheim from Columbus (7/6/11) - 1 year, $650,000
Matt Pelech - San Jose from Calgary (7/6/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Philippe Dupuis - Toronto from Colorado (7/6/11) - 1 year, $650,000
Nathan Oystrick - Phoenix from St. Louis (7/6/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Dean Arsene - Phoenix from St. Louis (7/6/11) - 1 year, $725,000
Jason Bacashihua - Philadelphia from Colorado (7/6/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Matt Climie - Vancouver from Phoenix (7/7/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Alexander Sulzer - Vancouver from Florida (7/7/11) - 1 year, $700,000
Drew MacIntyre - Buffalo from Montreal (7/7/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Brian Willsie - Montreal from Washington (7/7/11) - 1 year, $700,000
Chris Conner - Detroit from Pittsburgh (7/7/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ryan Shannon - Tampa Bay from Ottawa (7/7/11) - 1 year, $625,000
Alexandre Picard - Tampa Bay from Phoenix (7/7/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Mark Parrish - Ottawa from Buffalo (7/8/11) - 1 year, $650,000
Mike McKenna - Ottawa from New Jersey (7/8/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Evan Brophey - Colorado from Chicago (7/8/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Cedrick Desjardins - Colorado from Tampa Bay (7/8/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ben Guite - San Jose from Columbus (7/8/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Mike Lundin - Minnesota from Tampa Bay (7/9/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Jeff Deslauriers - Anaheim from Edmonton (7/10/11) - 2 years, $1.225 million
Patrick Rissmiller - Colorado from Florida (7/10/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Christian Hanson - Washington from Toronto (7/11/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Lee Sweatt - Ottawa from Vancouver (7/11/11) - 2 years, $1.3 million (later retired)
Tim Conboy - Ottawa from Buffalo (7/11/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Dane Byers - Columbus from Phoenix (7/11/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Tyson Strachan - Florida from St. Louis (7/12/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Eric Godard - Dallas from Pittsburgh (7/12/11) - 2 years, $1.45 million
Steve MacIntyre - Pittsburgh from Edmonton (7/12/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Cody Bass - Columbus from Ottawa (7/13/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Derek Smith - Calgary from Ottawa (7/13/11) - 1 year, $700,000
Shane O'Brien - Colorado from Nashville (7/13/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Matt Smaby - Anaheim from Tampa Bay (7/14/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Bracken Kearns - Florida from Phoenix (7/14/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Cam Janssen - New Jersey from St. Louis (7/14/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Chris Durno - Carolina from Tampa Bay (7/15/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Sami Lepisto - Chicago from Columbus (7/15/11) - 1 year, $750,000
Eric Boulton - New Jersey from Winnipeg (7/15/11) - 2 years, $1.325 million
Jason Jaffray - Winnipeg from Anaheim (7/19/11) - 1 year, $675,000
Kyle Chipchura - Phoenix from Anaheim (7/19/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Andrew Murray - San Jose from Columbus (7/19/11) - 1 year, $575,000
Ty Conklin - Detroit from St. Louis (7/20/11) - 1 year, $750,000
Tim Wallace - NY Islanders from Pittsburgh (7/21/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Vaclav Prospal - Columbus from NY Rangers (7/23/11) - 1 year, $1.75 million
Byron Bitz - Vancouver from Florida (7/25/11) - 1 year, $700,000
Jason Williams - Pittsburgh from Dallas (7/26/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Justin Pogge - Phoenix from Carolina (7/27/11) - 1 year, $575,000
Tyler Sloan - Nashville from Washington (7/28/11) - 1 year, $650,000
Colin White - San Jose from New Jersey (8/3/11) - 1 year, $1 million
Patrick O'Sullivan - Phoenix from Minnesota (8/5/11) - 1 year, $625,000
Sean Backman - NY Islanders from Dallas (8/8/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Danny Syvret - St. Louis from Philadelphia (8/8/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Jack Hillen - Nashville from NY Islanders (8/8/11) - 1 year, $650,000
Michael Ryan - Buffalo from Philadelphia (8/9/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Paul Szczechura - Buffalo from Tampa Bay (8/9/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Scott Hannan - Calgary from Washington (8/13/11) - 1 year, $1 million
Jeff Woywitka - Montreal from Dallas (8/15/11) - 1 year, $650,000
Ethan Moreau - Los Angeles from Columbus (8/20/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Peter Harrold - New Jersey from Los Angeles (8/22/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Brandon Segal - Chicago from Dallas (9/1/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Kyle Wellwood - Winnipeg from San Jose (9/9/11) - 1 year, $700,000
Mathieu Roy - Carolina from Tampa Bay (9/14/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Mike Modano - Dallas from Detroit (9/22/11) - 1 day, $999,999 (later retired)
Chris Campoli - Montreal from Chicago (9/26/11) - 1 year, $1.75 million
Steve Staios - NY Islanders from Calgary (9/30/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Trent Hunter - Los Angeles from New Jersey (9/30/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Fabian Brunnstrom - Detroit from Toronto (10/3/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Ray Emery - Chicago from Anaheim (10/3/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Brad Winchester - San Jose from Anaheim (10/3/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Joe Callahan - Montreal from Florida (10/7/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Troy Bodie - Anaheim from Carolina (10/12/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Anton Stralman - NY Rangers from Columbus (11/4/11) - 1 year, $900,000
Joe Finley - Buffalo from Washington (11/28/11) - 3 years, undisclosed
Antti Miettinen - Tampa Bay from Minnesota (12/12/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
John Madden - Florida from Minnesota (1/4/12) - 1 year, undisclosed
Brett Lebda - Columbus from Nashville (1/19/12) - 1 year, undisclosed
Steve Bernier - New Jersey from Florida (1/30/12) - 1 year, undisclosed

RE-SIGNINGS
Martin St. Louis - re-signed by Tampa Bay (7/1/10) - 4 years, $22.5 million
Mikko Koivu - re-signed by Minnesota (7/15/10) - 7 years, $47.25 million
Jason Demers - re-signed by San Jose (7/29/10) - 2 years, $2.5 million
Matt Beleskey - re-signed by Anaheim (9/17/10) - 2 years, $1.475 million
Steve Mason - re-signed by Columbus (9/20/10) - 2 years, $5.8 million
Tom Poti - re-signed by Washington (9/21/10) - 2 years, $5.75 million
Michal Neuvirth - re-signed by Washington (9/22/10) - 2 years, undisclosed
Jonathan Bernier - re-signed by Los Angeles (10/4/10) - 2 years, $2.5 million
Patrice Bergeron - re-signed by Boston (10/8/10) - 3 years, $15 million
Zdeno Chara - re-signed by Boston (10/9/10) - 7 years, $45.5 million
Joe Thornton - re-signed by San Jose (10/16/10) - 3 years, $21 million
Mark Giordano - re-signed by Calgary (10/29/10) - 5 years, $20 million
Claude Giroux - re-signed by Philadelphia (11/8/10) - 3 years, $11.25 million
David Backes - re-signed by St. Louis (11/12/10) - 5 years, $22.5 million
Jeff Carter - re-signed by Philadelphia (11/13/10) - 11 years, $58 million
John Erskine - re-signed by Washington (12/17/10) - 2 years, $3 million
Trevor Daley - re-signed by Dallas (12/29/10) - 6 years, $19.8 million
Deryk Engelland - re-signed by Pittsburgh (1/3/11) - 3 years, $1.7 million
Milan Jurcina - re-signed by NY Islanders (1/5/11) - 1 year, $1.6 million
Jack Johnson - re-signed by Los Angeles (1/9/11) - 7 years, $30.5 million
Jerred Smithson - re-signed by Nashville (1/12/11) - 2 years, $1.6 million
Mark Letestu - re-signed by Pittsburgh (1/18/11) - 2 years, $1.25 million
Alexander Semin - re-signed by Washington (1/27/11) - 1 year, $6.7 million
Matt Moulson - re-signed by NY Islanders (1/27/11) - 3 years, $9.4 million
Nate Thompson - re-signed by Tampa Bay (2/1/11) - 2 years, $1.8 million
Mike Brown - re-signed by Toronto (2/2/11) - 3 years, $2.215 million
Dustin Byfuglien - re-signed by Atlanta/Winnipeg (2/15/11) - 5 years, $26 million
Pierre (PA) Parenteau - re-signed by NY Islanders (2/17/11) - 1 year, $1.25 million
Jan Mursak - re-signed by Detroit (2/18/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Matt Hendricks - re-signed by Washington (2/23/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Chris Thorburn - re-signed by Atlanta/Winnipeg (2/26/11) - 3 years, $2.601 million
Brent Seabrook - re-signed by Chicago (2/27/11) - 5 years, $29 million
Chris Phillips - re-signed by Ottawa (2/27/11) - 3 years, $9.25 million
Justin Williams - re-signed by Los Angeles (2/28/11) - 4 years, $14.6 million
Mark Stuart - re-signed by Atlanta/Winnipeg (2/28/11) - 3 years, $5.1 million
Jimmy Howard - re-signed by Detroit (2/28/11) - 2 years, $4.5 million
Antti Niemi - re-signed by San Jose (3/1/11) - 4 years, $15.2 million
Luca Sbisa - re-signed by Anaheim (3/8/11) - 4 years, $8.7 million
Dennis Endras - re-signed by Minnesota (3/11/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Craig Anderson - re-signed by Ottawa (3/21/11) - 4 years, $12.75 million
Al Montoya - re-signed by NY Islanders (3/29/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Mike Knuble - re-signed by Washington (4/11/11) - 1 year, $2 million
Keaton Ellerby - re-signed by Florida (4/27/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Milan Hejduk - re-signed by Colorado (5/11/11) - 1 year, $2.6 million
Michael Grabner - re-signed by NY Islanders (5/13/11) - 5 years, $15 million
Curtis Glencross - re-signed by Calgary (5/16/11) - 4 years, $410.2 million
Zach Miskovic - re-signed by Washington (5/18/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Corey Crawford - re-signed by Chicago (5/19/11) - 3 years, $8 million
Zack Smith - re-signed by Ottawa (5/19/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Colin Greening - re-signed by Ottawa (5/19/11) - 3 years, undisclosed
Alexander Salak - re-signed by Chicago (5/20/11) - 2 years, $1.2 million
Kyle Okposo - re-signed by NY Islanders (5/25/11) - 5 years, $14 million
Ryan Jones - re-signed by Edmonton (5/29/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Jack Skille - re-signed by Florida (5/31/11) - 2 years, $1.65 million
Patrik Berglund - re-signed by St. Louis (5/31/11) - 2 years, $4.5 million
Hal Gill - re-signed by Montreal (5/31/11) - 1 year, $2.25 million
Roman Polak - re-signed by St. Louis (6/2/11) - 5 years, $13.75 million
Drew Stafford - re-signed by Buffalo (6/3/11) - 4 years, $16 million
Nick Johnson - re-signed by Pittsburgh (6/4/11) - 1 year, $550,000
T.J. Hensick - re-signed by St. Louis (6/6/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Jason Labarbera - re-signed by Phoenix (6/6/11) - 2 years, $2.5 million
Mark Cullen - re-signed by Florida (6/6/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Brett Carson - re-signed by Calgary (6/9/11) - 2 years, $1.15 million
James Reimer - re-signed by Toronto (6/9/11) - 3 years, $5.4 million
Nikita Nikitin - re-signed by St. Louis (6/9/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Andrei Kostitsyn - re-signed by Montreal (6/9/11) - 1 year, $3.25 million
Craig Adams - re-signed by Pittsburgh (6/9/11) - 2 years, $1.35 million
Travis Morin - re-signed by Dallas (6/9/11) - 2 years, $1.05 million
Colton Sceviour - re-signed by Dallas (6/9/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Mathieu Darche - re-signed by Montreal (6/10/11) - 1 year, $700,000
Grant Clitsome - re-signed by Columbus (6/10/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Chris Porter - re-signed by St. Louis (6/13/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ryan Craig - re-signed by Pittsburgh (6/13/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Michael Vernace - re-signed by Tampa Bay (6/13/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Carl Gunnarsson - re-signed by Toronto (6/14/11) - 2 years, $2.65 million
Vladimir Sobotka - re-signed by St. Louis (6/15/11) - 3 years, $3.9 million
Patrick McNeill - re-signed by Washington (6/15/11) - 2 years, $1.05 million
Mike Angelidis - re-signed by Tampa bay (6/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Teemu Laakso - re-signed by Nashville (6/15/11) - 1 year, $675,000
Jay Harrison - re-signed by Carolina (6/16/11) - 2 years, $1.4 million
Richard Bachman - re-signed by Dallas (6/16/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Sean Zimmerman - re-signed by Anaheim (6/16/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Nate Guenin - re-signed by Anaheim (6/16/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Ryan Stoa - re-signed by Colorado (6/16/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
David Liffiton - re-signed by Colorado (6/16/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Nate Prosser - re-signed by Minnesota (6/16/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Sean Sullivan - re-signed by San Jose (6/16/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Dany Sabourin - re-signed by Washington (6/16/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Chad Kolarik - re-signed by NY Rangers (6/17/11) - 2 years, $1.05 million
Trevor Gillies - re-signed by NY Islanders (6/17/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Max Pacioretty - re-signed by Montreal (6/20/11) - 2 years, $3.25 million
Nicklas Lidstrom - re-signed by Detroit (6/20/11) - 1 year, $6.2 million
Nick Holden - re-signed by Columbus (6/20/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Tim Kennedy - re-signed by Florida (6/20/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Henrik Karlsson - re-signed by Calgary (6/20/11) - 2 years, $1.75 million
David Desharnais - re-signed by Montreal (6/20/11) - 2 years, $1.7 million
B.J. Crombeen - re-signed by St. Louis (6/22/11) - 2 years, $2 million
Jay Leach - re-signed by New Jersey (6/22/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Ilya Bryzgalov - re-signed by Philadelphia (6/23/11) - 9 years, $51 million
Devin Setoguchi - re-signed by San Jose (6/23/11) - 3 years, $9 million
Andrei Markov - re-signed by Montreal (6/23/11) - 3 years, $17.25 million
Eric Brewer - re-signed by Tampa Bay (6/24/11) - 4 years, $16 million
Blair Jones - re-signed by Tampa Bay (6/24/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
David Van Der Gulik - re-signed by Colorado (6/24/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Justin Mercier - re-signed by Colorado (6/24/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Alex Tanguay - re-signed by Calgary (6/25/11) - 5 years, $17.5 million
David Leggio - re-signed by Buffalo (6/25/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Matt Hunwick - re-signed by Colorado (6/25/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Andreas Nodl - re-signed by Philadelphia (6/27/11) - 2 years, $1.69 million
Tom Sestito - re-signed by Philadelphia (6/27/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Kevin Bieksa - re-signed by Vancouver (6/27/11) - 5 years, $23 million
Bruno Gervais - re-signed by Tampa Bay (6/27/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Tomas Marcinko - re-signed by NY Islanders (6/27/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Dale Weise - re-signed by NY Rangers (6/27/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Andrew Desjardins - re-signed by San Jose (6/27/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Alex Stalock - re-signed by San Jose (6/27/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Maxim Lapierre - re-signed by Vancouver (6/27/11) - 2 years, $2 million
Brooks Laich - re-signed by Washington (6/28/11) - 6 years, $27 million
Marc-Andre Bergeron - re-signed by Tampa Bay (6/28/11) - 2 years, $2 million
Pascal Dupuis - re-signed by Pittsburgh (6/28/11) - 2 years, $3 million
Patrick Dwyer - re-signed by Carolina (6/28/11) - 2 years, $1.25 million
Joni Pitkanen - re-signed by Carolina (6/28/11) - 3 years, $13.5 million
Brad Lukowich - re-signed by Dallas (6/28/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Chad Larose - re-signed by Carolina (6/29/11) - 2 years, $3.4 million
Adam Hall - re-signed by Tampa Bay (6/29/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Nathan Gerbe - re-signed by Buffalo (6/29/11) - 3 years, $4.3 million
Tomas Kopecky - re-signed by Florida (6/29/11) - 4 years, $12 million
Michael Blunden - re-signed by Columbus (6/29/11) - 1 year, undisclosed (later traded to Montreal)
David Jones - re-signed by Colorado (6/29/11) - 1 year, $2.5 million
Dwayne Roloson - re-signed by Tampa Bay (6/29/11) - 1 year, $3 million
Yannick Weber - re-signed by Montreal (6/29/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Greg Mauldin - re-signed by Colorado (6/29/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
John Mitchell - re-signed by NY Rangers (6/29/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Mathieu Beaudoin - re-signed by Phoenix (6/29/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Luca Caputi - re-signed by Toronto (6/29/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Andrew Alberts - re-signed by Vancouver (6/29/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Arron Asham - re-signed by Pittsburgh (6/29/11) - 1 year, $775,000
Ladislav Smid - re-signed by Edmonton (6/30/11) - 2 years, $4.5 million
T.J. Oshie - re-signed by St. Louis (6/30/11) - 1 year, $2.35 million
Jay Rosehill - re-signed by Toronto (6/30/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Jussi Jokinen - re-signed by Carolina (6/30/11) - 3 years, $9 million
Jamie McGinn - re-signed by San Jose (6/30/11) - 1 year, $680,000
Frazer McLaren - re-signed by San Jose (6/30/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ben Scrivens - re-signed by Toronto (6/30/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Steve Montador - re-signed by Chicago (6/30/11) - 4 years, $11 million
Christian Ehrhoff - re-signed by Buffalo (6/30/11) - 10 years, $40 million
Jonathan Ericsson - re-signed by Detroit (6/30/11) - 3 years, $9.75 million
Ryan O'Byrne - re-signed by Colorado (6/30/11) - 2 years, $3.6 million
Adam Cracknell - re-signed by St. Louis (6/30/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
James Wisniewski - re-signed by Columbus (7/1/11) - 6 years, $33 million
Tyler Kennedy - re-signed by Pittsburgh (7/1/11) - 2 years, $4 million
Sami Salo - re-signed by Vancouver (7/1/11) - 1 year, $2 million
Chris Higgins - re-signed by Vancouver (7/1/11) - 2 years, $3.8 million
Patrick Eaves - re-signed by Detroit (7/1/11) - 3 years, $3.6 million
Drew Miller - re-signed by Detroit (7/1/11) - 2 years, $1.65 million
Josh Harding - re-signed by Minnesota (7/1/11) - 1 year, $750,000
Andy Greene - re-signed by New Jersey (7/1/11) - 4 years, $12 million
Chris Butler - re-signed by Calgary (7/1/11) - 2 years, $2.5 million
Cody McCormick - re-signed by Buffalo (7/1/11) - 3 years, $3.6 million
Matt D'Agostini - re-signed by St. Louis (7/1/11) - 2 years, $2.3 million
Radim Vrbata - re-signed by Phoenix (7/1/11) - 3 years, $9 million
Jiri Tlusty - re-signed by Carolina (7/1/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Johan Hedberg - re-signed by New Jersey (7/1/11) - 1 year, $1.25 million
Francis Lessard - re-signed by Ottawa (7/1/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ruslan Fedotenko - re-signed by NY Rangers (7/1/11) - 1 year, $1.4 million
Anton Khudobin - re-signed by Boston (7/1/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Trent Whitfield - re-signed by Boston (7/1/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Drew Bagnall - re-signed by Minnesota (7/1/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Jakub Voracek - re-signed by Philadelphia (7/1/11) - 1 year, $2.25 million
Sean Collins - re-signed by Washington (7/1/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Jed Ortmeyer - re-signed by Minnesota (7/1/11) - 1 year, $585,000
Nolan Baumgartner - re-signed by Vancouver (7/2/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Semyon Varlamov - re-signed by Colorado (7/2/11) - 3 years, $8.5 million
Logan Pyett - re-signed by Detroit (7/2/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Theo Peckham - re-signed by Edmonton (7/4/11) - 1 year, $1.075 million
Mike Weber - re-signed by Buffalo (7/4/11) - 2 years, $1.9 million
Anton Babchuk - re-signed by Calgary (7/4/11) - 2 years, $5 million
Ryan Hamilton - re-signed by Toronto (7/4/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Greg Scott - re-signed by Toronto (7/4/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Darroll Powe - re-signed by Minnesota (7/5/11) - 3 years, $3.2 million
Andrew Ladd - re-signed by Winnipeg (7/5/11) - 5 years, $22 million
Ben Bishop - re-signed by St. Louis (7/5/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Keith Yandle - re-signed by Phoenix (7/5/11) - 5 years, $26.25 million
Marc Methot - re-signed by Columbus (7/5/11) - 4 years, undisclosed
Brad Thiessen - re-signed by Pittsburgh (7/5/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Clarke MacArthur - re-signed by Toronto (7/5/11) - 2 years, $6.5 million
Tyler Bozak - re-signed by Toronto (7/5/11) - 2 years, $3 million
Troy Brouwer - re-signed by Washington (7/6/11) - 2 years, $4.7 million
Colton Gillies - re-signed by Minnesota (7/6/11) - 2 years, $1.25 million
Erik Condra - re-signed by Ottawa (7/6/11) - 2 years, $1.25 million
Thomas Greiss - re-signed by San Jose (7/6/11) - 2 years, $1.175 million
Matt Watkins - re-signed by Phoenix (7/6/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Leland Irving - re-signed by Calgary (7/6/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Mike Santorelli - re-signed by Florida (7/6/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Colin Stuart - re-signed by Buffalo (7/7/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Derek Whitmore - re-signed by Buffalo (7/7/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Matt Lashoff - re-signed by Toronto (7/7/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Brian McGrattan - re-signed by Anaheim (7/7/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Wayne Simmonds - re-signed by Philadelphia (7/7/11) - 2 years, $3.5 million
Matt Halischuk - re-signed by Nashville (7/7/11) - 2 years, $1.425 million
Nick Spaling - re-signed by Nashville (7/7/11) - 2 years, $2.1 million
Cal O'Reilly - re-signed by Nashville (7/7/11) - 1 year, $1.05 million
Chris Mueller - re-signed by Nashville (7/7/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Artem Anisimov - re-signed by NY Rangers (7/8/11) - 2 years, $3.75 million
Michael Sauer - re-signed by NY Rangers (7/8/11) - 2 years, $2.5 million
Sergei Kostitsyn - re-signed by Nashville (7/8/11) - 1 year, $2.5 million
Alec Martinez - re-signed by Los Angeles (7/8/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Derek Joslin - re-signed by Carolina (7/8/11) - 2 years, $1.4 million
Brett Bellemore - re-signed by Carolina (7/8/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Brodie Dupont - re-signed by Nashville (7/8/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Benn Ferriero - re-signed by San Jose (7/8/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ryan Carter - re-signed by Florida (7/9/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Kevin Porter - re-signed by Colorado (7/9/11) - 1 year, $850,000
Ryan Wilson - re-signed by Colorado (7/9/11) - 1 year, $1.275 million
Mike Zigomanis - re-signed by Toronto (7/9/11) - 1 year, $650,000
Viktor Stalberg - re-signed by Chicago (7/10/11) - 2 years, $1.75 million
Alec Richards - re-signed by Chicago (7/10/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Tim Sestito - re-signed by New Jersey (7/10/11) - 1 year, $525,000
John McCarthy - re-signed by San Jose (7/10/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Joey MacDonald - re-signed by Detroit (7/11/11) - 2 years, $1.1 million
Dan Sexton - re-signed by Anaheim (7/11/11) - 2 years, $1.1 million
Rob Klinkhammer - re-signed by Chicago (7/11/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Dustin Jeffrey - re-signed by Pittsburgh (7/12/11) - 2 years, $1.15 million
T.J. Galiardi - re-signed by Colorado (7/12/11) - 1 year, $700,000
Brad Richardson - re-signed by Los Angeles (7/12/11) - 2 years, $2.35 million
Ryan White - re-signed by Montreal (7/13/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Mathieu Perreault - re-signed by Washington (7/13/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Brandon Sutter - re-signed by Carolina (7/13/11) - 3 years, $6.2 million
Brian Connelly - re-signed by Chicago (7/13/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Bobby Butler - re-signed by Ottawa (7/14/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Jeremy Colliton - re-signed by NY Islanders (7/14/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Darryl Boyce - re-signed by Toronto (7/14/11) - 1 year, $700,000
Mike Duco - re-signed by Vancouver (7/14/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Brendan Mikkelson - re-signed by Calgary (7/14/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Zach McKelvie - re-signed by Boston (7/14/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Stefan Chaput - re-signed by Boston (7/14/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Nick Bonino - re-signed by Anaheim (7/14/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Marc Cheverie - re-signed by Florida (7/14/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Jarod Palmer - re-signed by Minnesota (7/14/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Casey Wellman - re-signed by Minnesota (7/14/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Brian Boyle - re-signed by NY Rangers (7/14/11) - 3 years, $5.1 million
Brett Festerling - re-signed by Winnipeg (7/14/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Andreas Thuresson - re-signed by NY Rangers (7/14/11) - 1 year, $632,500
Vladimir Zharkov - re-signed by New Jersey (7/14/11) - 1 year, $577,500
Karl Alzner - re-signed by Washington (7/15/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Francois Bouchard - re-signed by Washington (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Bobby Sanguinetti - re-signed by Carolina (7/15/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Brett Sutter - re-signed by Carolina (7/15/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Michael Frolik - re-signed by Florida (7/15/11) - 3 years, undisclosed
Frederic St. Denis - re-signed by Montreal (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Scott Jackson - re-signed by Tampa Bay (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Taylor Chorney - re-signed by Edmonton (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ryan O'Marra - re-signed by Edmonton (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Brendan Morrison - re-signed by Calgary (7/15/11) - 1 year, $1.25 million
Dennis Persson - re-signed by Buffalo (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Travis Turnbull - re-signed by Buffalo (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Trevor Lewis - re-signed by Los Angeles (7/15/11) - 2 years, $1.45 million
Jeff Zatkoff - re-signed by Los Angeles (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Patrick Mullen - re-signed by Los Angeles (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Andrew Campbell - re-signed by Los Angeles (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
David Meckler - re-signed by Los Angeles (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Richard Clune - re-signed by Los Angeles (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Marc-Andre Cliche - re-signed by Los Angeles (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Dylan Reese - re-signed by NY Islanders (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ty Wishart - re-signed by NY Islanders (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Micheal Haley - re-signed by NY Islanders (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Jeff Penner - re-signed by Minnesota (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Justin Falk - re-signed by Minnesota (7/15/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Patrick Maroon - re-signed by Anaheim (7/16/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Tyler Plante - re-signed by Florida (7/17/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Matt Corrente - re-signed by New Jersey (7/17/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Jeff Frazee - re-signed by New Jersey (7/17/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Marc-Antoine Pouliot - re-signed by Phoenix (7/17/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ben Maxwell - re-signed by Winnipeg (7/17/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Kenndal McArdle - re-signed by Winnipeg (7/17/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Ryan Reaves - re-signed by St. Louis (7/18/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Mathieu Carle - re-signed by Anaheim (7/18/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Blake Wheeler - re-signed by Winnipeg (7/18/11) - 2 years, $5.1 million
Riley Holzapfel - re-signed by Winnipeg (7/18/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Arturs Kulda - re-signed by Winnipeg (7/18/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Spencer Machacek - re-signed by Winnipeg (7/18/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Joey Crabb - re-signed by Toronto (7/19/11) - 1 year, $750,000
Brett MacLean - re-signed by Phoenix (7/19/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Andrew Cogliano - re-signed by Anaheim (7/19/11) - 3 years, $7.17 million
Andrej Sekera - re-signed by Buffalo (7/19/11) - 4 years, $11 million
Matt Ellis - re-signed by Buffalo (7/19/11) - 2 years, $1.05 million
Raymond Sawada - re-signed by Dallas (7/19/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Jonathon Kalinski - re-signed by Philadelphia (7/19/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Steven Stamkos - re-signed by Tampa Bay (7/19/11) - 5 years, $37.5 million
Lauri Korpikoski - re-signed by Phoenix (7/20/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Teddy Purcell - re-signed by Tampa Bay (7/20/11) - 2 years, $4.725 million
Brandon Dubinsky - re-signed by NY Rangers (7/21/11) - 4 years, $16.8 million
Jhonas Enroth - re-signed by Buffalo (7/21/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Jordan Pearce - re-signed by Detroit (7/21/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Josh Gorges - re-signed by Montreal (7/23/11) - 1 year, $2.5 million
Steve Eminger - re-signed by NY Rangers (7/25/11) - 1 year, $800,000
Michael Caruso - re-signed by Florida (7/25/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Steven Zalewski - re-signed by New Jersey (7/25/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Mark Fraser - re-signed by New Jersey (7/26/11) - 1 year, $550,000
Stu Bickel - re-signed by NY Rangers (7/26/11) - 1 year, $600,000
Matt Taormina - re-signed by New Jersey (7/27/11) - 1 year, $561,000
Francis Pare - re-signed by Detroit (7/27/11) - 2 years, undisclosed
Ryan Callahan - re-signed by NY Rangers (7/27/11) - 3 years, $12.875 million
Jannik Hansen - re-signed by Vancouver (7/27/11) - 3 years, $4.05 million
Zach Parise - re-signed by New Jersey (7/29/11) - 1 year, $6 million
Blake Comeau - re-signed by NY Islanders (8/2/11) - 1 year, $2.5 million
Chad Johnson - re-signed by NY Rangers (8/2/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Shea Weber - re-signed by Nashville (8/3/11) - 1 year, $7.5 million
Jon Sim - re-signed by NY Islanders (8/3/11) - 1 year, undisclosed (later signed with HC Pardubice, Czech Republic, 8/12/11)
Kaspars Daugavins - re-signed by Ottawa (8/3/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
James Sheppard - re-signed by San Jose (8/7/11) - 1 year, $725,000 (acquired from Minnesota Wild on 8/7/11)
Ryan Russell - re-signed by Columbus (8/8/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Viktor Tikhonov - re-signed by Phoenix (8/10/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Marc-Andre Gragnani - re-signed by Buffalo (8/11/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Mikkel Boedker - re-signed by Phoenix (8/18/11) - 2 years, $2.2 million
Brad Mills - re-signed by New Jersey (8/22/11) - 1 year, $525,000
Chad Wiseman - re-signed by New Jersey (8/22/11) - 2 years, $1.05 million
Victor Oreskovich - re-signed by Vancouver (9/8/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Andrew Bodnarchuk - re-signed by Boston (9/8/11) - 1 year, $635,250
Kyle Cumisky - re-signed by Colorado (9/9/11) - 1 year, $708,000
Shawn Matthias - re-signed by Florida (9/9/11) - 2 years, $1.703 million
Brad Marchand - re-signed by Boston (9/14/11) - 2 years, $5 million
Zach Bogosian - re-signed by Winnipeg (9/14/11) - 2 years, $5 million
Teemu Selanne - re-signed by Anaheim (9/15/11) - 1 year, $4 million
Luke Schenn - re-signed by Toronto (9/16/11) - 5 years, $18 million
Josh Bailey - re-signed by NY Islanders (9/16/11) - 2 years, $2.1 million
Drew Doughty - re-signed by Los Angeles (9/30/11) - 8 years, $56 million
Kyle Turris - re-signed by Phoenix (11/22/11) - 2 years, $2.8 million
Bill Thomas - re-signed by Florida (12/20/11) - 1 year, undisclosed
Cory Emmerton - re-signed by Detroit (??/??/11) - 3 years, $1.6 million
Pavel Valentenko - re-signed by NY Rangers (??/??/11) - 1 year, $850,000

RETIREMENTS
Rod Brind'Amour - retired from Carolina (6/30/10)
Riley Cote - retired from Philadelphia (8/9/10)
Kevin Cormier - retired from New Jersey (9/15/10)
Kirk Maltby - retired from Detroit (10/12/10)
Peter Schaefer - retired from Vancouver (11/29/10)
Craig Conroy - retired from Calgary (2/4/11)
Andrew Peters - retired from Vancouver (2/11/11)
Peter Forsberg - retired from Colorado (2/14/11)
Adam Foote - retired from Colorado (4/10/11)
Fredrik Modin - retired from Calgary (5/19/11)
Doug Weight - retired from NY Islanders (5/26/11)
Mark Recchi - retired from Boston (6/15/11)
Wade Belak - retired from Nashville (6/21/11) (deceased 8/31/11)
Todd Marchant - retired from Anaheim (6/29/11)
Chris Osgood - retired from Detroit (7/19/11)
Patrick Lalime - retired from Buffalo (7/20/11)
Kris Draper - retired from Detroit (7/26/11)
Chris Drury - retired from NY Rangers (8/19/11)
Dave Scatchard - retired from St. Louis (8/22/11)
Shane Hnidy - retired from Boston (9/1/11)
Cory Stillman - retired from Carolina (9/10/11)
Jason Bailey - retired from Ottawa (9/12/11)
Mike Modano - retired from Detroit (9/21/11)
Mike Grier - retired from Buffalo (12/1/11)

ANAHEIM DUCKS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Joel Perrault, Jarkko Ruutu

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
John de Gray, Ryan Hillier, Jean-Philippe Levasseur, Eric Regan, Nigel Williams, Tomas Zaborsky

BOSTON BRUINS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Kirk MacDonald, Jeremy Reich, Nolan Schaefer, Wyatt Smith

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
David Laliberte

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Matt Dalton, Juraj Simek (Contract terminated by the team), Cody Wild

BUFFALO SABRES

Group 2 (Restricted)
Dennis McCauley

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Rob Niedermayer

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Felix Schutz

CALGARY FLAMES

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Steve Staios

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Kris Chucko, Cam Cunning, Matt Keetley, Ryan Stone

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
John Armstrong, Gord Baldwin, Hugo Carpentier, Josh Meyers, J.D. Watt (Contract terminated by the team)

CAROLINA HURRICANES

Group 2 (Restricted)
Oskar Osala

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
None

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Casey Borer, Nick Dodge, Zack Fitzgerald

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
None

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Ivan Vishnevskiy

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Jassen Cullimore, Jordan Hendry, Ryan Johnson, Fernando Pisani, Hannu Toivonen, Marty Turco

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Nathan Davis

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Mathis Olimb

COLORADO AVALANCHE

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
John Grahame, David Koci

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Shawn Belle, Julian Talbot

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Tom Fritsche, Ray Macias, Harrison Reed

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Chris Clark, David LeNeveu, Greg Moore, Craig Rivet

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Jonathan Sigalet

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Petr Kalus, Tomas Kana, Michael Ratchuk, Gustaf Wesslau

DALLAS STARS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Severin Blindenbacher, Brent Krahn, Brian Sutherby

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Trevor Ludwig

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Guillaume Monast

DETROIT RED WINGS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Dick Axelsson

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Ilari Filppula

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Sergei Kolosov

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Jordan Owens

EDMONTON OILERS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Liam Reddox

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Martin Gerber, Brad Moran, Ben Ondrus, Jason Strudwick

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Greg Stewart

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Jordan Bendfeld, Matt Marquardt, Kevin Montgomery, Bryan Pitton

FLORIDA PANTHERS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Sergei Shirokov

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Triston Grant, Hugh Jessiman, Sergei Samsonov

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Brady Calla, James Delory, T.J. Fast, Carl Hudson, Jordan Knackstedt, Jeff Lovecchio

LOS ANGELES KINGS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Corey Elkins, Johan Fransson, Bud Holloway, Juraj Mikus, Oscar Moller

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
John Zeiler

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Rob Bordson, Erik Ersberg (contract terminated by the team)

MINNESOTA WILD

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Jean-Michel Daoust

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Robbie Earl, Jamie Fraser

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
None

MONTREAL CANADIENS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Kyle Klubertanz

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Paul Mara, Brent Sopel

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Dustin Boyd, Nigel Dawes

NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Linus Klasen

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Steve Begin, Jamie Lundmark, Brett Palin

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Grant Lewis, Kelsey Wilson

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
J.P. Dumont (Contract bought out by the team), Dan Gendur, Mark Santorelli

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Maxim Noreau, Nathan Perkovich

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Rob Davison, Adam Mair

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Olivier Magnan-Grenier

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Anssi Salmela

NEW YORK ISLANDERS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Jesse Joensuu

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Andy Hilbert, Joel Martin, Jeremy Yablonski

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Robin Figren, Rob Hisey, Dustin Kohn

NEW YORK RANGERS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Alexander Frolov, Bryan McCabe, Todd White, Jeremy Williams

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Devin Didiomete, Tysen Dowzak, Matt McCue

OTTAWA SENATORS

Group 2 (Restricted)
Geoff Kinrade, Roman Wick

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Andre Benoit, Mike Brodeur, David Hale, Pascal Leclaire, Marek Svatos

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
None

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Nick Boynton, Nikolai Zherdev

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Garrett Klotz, Stefan Legein, Brian Stewart

PHOENIX COYOTES

Group 2 (Restricted)
Jonas Ahnelov

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Ryan Hollweg, Petr Prucha

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Matt Clackson

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Joel Gistedt, Josh Lunden, Jeff May

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Mike Comrie, John Curry, Andrew Hutchinson, Alexei Kovalev, Steve Wagner

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Joey Haddad

ST. LOUIS BLUES

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Graham Mink, David Spina

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
None

SAN JOSE SHARKS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
T.J. Trevelyan, Niclas Wallin

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Patrick Davis, Kevin Henderson, Carter Hutton, Joe Loprieno, Nick Schaus, Michael Swift

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

Group 2 (Restricted)
Johan Harju, Riku Helenius

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Mitch Fritz, Niklas Persson

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Alex Berry, Stefano Giliati, Vladimir Mihalik, Levi Nelson, Kevin Quick

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Fredrik Sjostrom, Aaron Voros

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
Alex Foster

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Brayden Irwin

VANCOUVER CANUCKS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Jonas Andersson, Nathan Paetsch, Jeff Tambellini, Tyler Weiman

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Mario Bliznak, MacGregor Sharp

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Brian Fahey, Todd Ford, Michael Nylander

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Trevor Bruess, Josh Godfrey, Anton Gustafsson (Contract terminated by the team)

WINNIPEG JETS

Group 2 (Restricted)
None

Group 3 (Unrestricted)
Jason Krog, Freddy Meyer, Jared Ross, Jaime Sifers, Noah Welch

Group 6 (Unrestricted)
None

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Andrew Kozek, Ian McKenzie, Rob Schremp, Mike Siklenka (Contract terminated by the team)

FREE AGENT CLASSIFICATIONS (Courtesy of nhl.com)

Group 2 (Restricted Free Agents) - Subject to compensation and right to match. The following players have been tendered a qualifying offer by their respective clubs and are subject to draft-choice compensation and right to match. The draft choice compensation scale is based on compensation offered by the new club (These are last summer's figures and are meant as a general guideline for compensation. If new figures are released, they will likely be released on July 1, 2011):

$1,034,249 or below - No compensation
Over $1,034,249 to $1,567,043 - Third-round choice
Over $1,567,043 to $3,134,088 - Second-round choice
Over $3,134,088 to $4,701,131 - First-round and Third-round choice
Over $4,701,131 to $6,268,175 - First-Round, Second-round, and Third-round choice
Over $6,268,175 to $7,835,219 - two First-round choices, one second-round choice, and one Third-round choice
Over $7,835,219 - four First-round choices

Group 3 (Unrestricted Free Agents) - The following players have qualified for Group 3 Free Agency (age 27 or older or with at least seven accrued seasons) and are Unrestricted Free Agents.

Group 6 (Unrestricted Free Agents) - The following players qualify for unrestricted free agency, having met the requirements for Group 6 free agency. These players, whose contracts have expired, are age 25 or older, have completed three or more professional seasons, and (i) in the case of a player other than a goaltender, have played less than 80 NHL games (regular season and playoffs), or (ii) in the case of a goaltender, have played less than 28 NHL games (regular season and playoffs).

Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA) - The following players were not tendered a qualifying offer and are therefore unrestricted free agents not subject to a right to match or draft choice compensation.

2011 NHL Free Agent Signings

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The following is a list of the players who were scheduled to become free agents on July 1, 2011 and have signed new contracts for the 2011-12 NHL season. Listings are in alphabetical order. To see which free agents are still available, check out my 2011 Free Agents list here: http://hockeyblog-kev.blogspot.com/2010/10/2011-nhl-free-agents.html

***A NOTE ON THE SALARY CAP***
The salary cap for the 2010-11 season was $59.4 million. The figure is expected to increase for the 2011-12 season.
tsn.ca is reporting that the 2011-12 salary cap will be set at an upper limit of $64 million and a floor of $48 million.

PLAYERS SIGNING WITH A NEW TEAM
Jason Arnott, C - St. Louis from Washington (7/6/11), 1 year, $2.8 million
Dean Arsene, D - Phoenix from St. Louis (7/6/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $725,000
Alex Auld, G - Ottawa from Montreal (7/1/11), 1 year, $1 million
Jason Bacashihua, G - Philadelphia from Colorado (7/6/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Sean Backman, C - NY Islanders from Dallas (8/8/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Cam Barker, D - Edmonton from Minnesota (7/1/11), 1 year, $2.25 million
Cody Bass, C - Columbus from Ottawa (7/13/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Eric Belanger, C - Edmonton from Phoenix (7/1/11), 3 years, $5.25 million
Sean Bergenheim, LW - Florida from Tampa Bay (7/1/11), 4 years, $11 million
Niclas Bergfors, RW - Nashville from Florida (7/3/11), 1 year, $575,000
Steve Bernier, RW - New Jersey from Florida (1/30/12), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Byron Bitz, RW - Vancouver from Florida (7/25/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $700,000
Troy Bodie, RW - Anaheim from Carolina (10/12/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $550,000
Alexandre Bolduc, C - Phoenix from Vancouver (7/2/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $575,000
Brian Boucher, G - Carolina from Philadelphia (7/1/11), 2 years, $1.9 million
Eric Boulton, LW - New Jersey from Winnipeg (7/15/11), 2 years, $1.325 million
Matt Bradley, RW - Florida from Washington (7/2/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Tim Brent, C - Carolina from Toronto (7/1/11), 2 years, $1.5 million
Evan Brophey, C - Colorado from Chicago (7/8/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Andrew Brunette, LW - Chicago from Minnesota (7/1/11), 1 year, $2 million
Fabian Brunnstrom, RW - Detroit from Toronto (10/3/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Peter Budaj, G - Montreal from Colorado (7/1/11), 2 years, $2.3 million
Dane Byers, LW - Columbus from Phoenix (7/11/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Joe Callahan, D - Montreal from Florida (10/7/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Chris Campoli, D - Montreal from Chicago (9/26/11), 1 year, $1.75 million
Daniel Carcillo, LW - Chicago from Philadelphia (7/1/11), 1 year, $775,000
Kyle Chipchura, C - Phoenix from Anaheim (7/19/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $550,000
Matt Climie, G - Vancouver from Phoenix (7/7/11), 1 year, $525,000
Erik Cole, RW - Montreal from Carolina (7/1/11), 4 years, $18 million
Mike Commodore, D - Detroit from Columbus (7/1/11), 1 year, $1 million
Tim Conboy, D - Ottawa from Buffalo (7/11/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Ty Conklin, G - Detroit from St. Louis (7/20/11), 1 year, $750,000
Tim Connolly, C - Toronto from Buffalo (7/2/11), 2 years, $9.5 million
Chris Connor, RW - Detroit from Pittsburgh (7/7/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Mark Dekanich, G - Columbus from Nashville (7/1/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Guillaume Desbiens, RW - Calgary from Vancouver (7/4/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Cedrick Desjardins, G - Colorado from Tampa Bay (7/8/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Jeff Deslauriers, G - Anaheim from Edmonton (7/10/11), 2 years, $1.225 million
Jake Dowell, C - Dallas from Chicago (7/1/11), 1 year, $800,000
Nicholas Drazenovic, C - Columbus from St. Louis (7/1/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Philippe Dupuis, C - Toronto from Colorado (7/6/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $650,000
Chris Durno, C - Carolina from Tampa Bay (7/15/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Radek Dvorak, RW - Dallas from Winnipeg (7/1/11), 1 year, $1.5 million
Ben Eager, LW - Edmonton from San Jose (7/1/11), 3 years, $3.3 million
Andrew Ebbett, C - Vancouver from Phoenix (7/1/11), 1 year, $525,000
Tyler Eckford, D - Phoenix from New Jersey (7/4/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Brian Elliott, G - St. Louis from Colorado (7/1/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Ray Emery, G - Chicago from Anaheim (10/3/11), 1 year, $600,000
Garnet Exelby, D - Detroit from Chicago (7/5/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Vernon Fiddler, LW - Dallas from Phoenix (7/1/11), 3 years, $5.4 million
Joe Finley, D - Buffalo from Washington (11/28/11), 3 years, undisclosed
Tomas Fleischmann, LW - Florida from Colorado (7/1/11), 4 years, $18 million
Trevor Frischmon, C - NY Islanders from Columbus (7/5/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Simon Gagne, RW - Los Angeles from Tampa Bay (7/2/11), 2 years, $7 million
Aaron Gagnon, C - Winnipeg from Dallas (7/3/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Mathieu Garon, G - Tampa Bay from Columbus (7/1/11), 2 years, $2.6 million
Jean-Sebastien Giguere, G - Colorado from Toronto (7/1/11), 2 years, $2.5 million
Matt Gilroy, D - Tampa Bay from NY Rangers (7/2/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Alexandre Giroux, LW - Columbus from Edmonton (7/4/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $825,000
Tanner Glass, LW - Winnipeg from Vancouver (7/1/11), 1 year, $750,000
Marcel Goc, C - Florida from Nashville (7/1/11), 3 years, $5.1 million
Eric Godard, RW - Dallas from Pittsburgh (7/12/11), 2 years, $1.45 million
Andrew Gordon, RW - Anaheim from washington (7/2/11), 2 years, $1.075 million
Boyd Gordon, C - Phoenix from Washington (7/1/11), 2 years, $2.65 million
Josh Green, LW - Edmonton from Anaheim (7/3/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Ben Guite, C - San Jose from Columbus (7/8/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Jeff Halpern, C - Washington from Montreal (7/1/11), 1 year, $875,000
Roman Hamrlik, D - Washington from Montreal (7/1/11), 2 years, $7 million
Michal Handzus, C - San Jose from Los Angeles (7/1/11), 2 years, $5 million
Scott Hannan, D - Calgary from Washington (8/13/11), 1 year, $1 million
Christian Hanson, C - Washington from Toronto (7/11/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Peter Harrold, D - New Jersey from Los Angeles (8/22/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $550,000
Jan Hejda, D - Colorado from Columbus (7/1/11), 4 years, $13 million
Jack Hillen, D - Nashville from NY Islanders (8/8/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $650,000
Darcy Hordichuk, LW - Edmonton from Florida (7/1/11), 1 year, $800,000
Trent Hunter, RW - Los Angeles from New Jersey (9/30/11), 1 year, $600,000
Kent Huskins, D - St. Louis from San Jose (7/2/11), 1 year, $1 million
Jean-Francois Jacques, LW - Anaheim from Edmonton (7/6/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $650,000
Jason Jaffray, C - Winnipeg from Anaheim (7/19/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $675,000
Cam Janssen, RW - New Jersey from St. Louis (7/14/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Aaron Johnson, D - Columbus from Nashville (7/5/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Randy Jones, D - Winnipeg from Tampa Bay (7/2/11), 1 year, $1.15 million
Andrew Joudrey, C - Columbus from Washington (7/1/11), 2 years, $1.175 million
Ed Jovanovski, D - Florida from Phoenix (7/1/11), 4 years, $16.5 million
Tomas Kaberle, D - Carolina from Boston (7/5/11), 3 years, $12.75 million
Bracken Kearns, C - Florida from Phoenix (7/14/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Ryan Keller, RW - Edmonton from Ottawa (7/4/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $625,000
Chuck Kobasew, RW - Colorado from Minnesota (7/1/11), 2 years, $2.5 million
Zenon Konopka, C - Ottawa from NY Islanders (7/5/11), 1 year, $700,000
Jamie Langenbrunner, RW - St. Louis from Dallas (7/6/11), 1 year, $2.8 million
Nathan Lawson, G - Montreal from NY Islanders (7/5/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Brett Lebda, D - Columbus from Nashville (1/19/12), 1 year, undisclosed
Ville Leino, LW - Buffalo from Philadelphia (7/1/11), 6 years, $27 million
Sami Lepisto, D - Chicago from Columbus (7/15/11), 1 year, $750,000
Andreas Lilja, D - Philadelphia from Anaheim (7/1/11), 2 years, $1.475 million
Mike Lundin, D - Minnesota from Tampa Bay (7/9/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Drew MacIntyre, G - Buffalo from Montreal (7/7/11), 1 year, $525,000
Steve MacIntyre, LW - Pittsburgh from Edmonton (7/12/11), 1 year, $600,000
John Madden, C - Florida from Minnesota (1/4/12), 1 year, undisclosed
Mark Mancari, RW - Vancouver from Buffalo (7/1/11), 1 year, $525,000
Radek Martinek, D - Columbus from NY Islanders (7/6/11), 1 year, $2.2 million
Jamal Mayers, RW - Chicago from San Jose (7/1/11), 1 year, $550,000
Curtis McElhinney, G - Phoenix from Ottawa (7/4/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $625,000
Mike McKenna, G - Ottawa from New Jersey (7/8/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $550,000
Derek Meech, D - Winnipeg from Detroit (7/1/11), 1 year, $700,000
Antti Miettinen, RW - Tampa Bay from Minnesota (12/12/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Mike Modano, C - Dallas from Detroit (9/22/11), 1 day, $999,999 (later retired)
Ethan Moreau, LW - Los Angeles from Columbus (8/20/11), 1 year, $600,000
Andrew Murray, C - San Jose from Columbus (7/19/11), 1 year, $575,000
Scott Nichol, C - St. Louis from San Jose (7/5/11), 1 year, $600,000
Shane O'Brien, D - Colorado from Nashville (7/13/11), 1 year, $1.1 million
Sean O'Donnell, D - Chicago from Philadelphia (7/1/11), 1 year, $850,000
Patrick O'Sullivan, LW - Phoenix from Minnesota (8/5/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $625,000
Nathan Oystrick, D - Phoenix from St. Louis (7/6/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Adam Pardy, D - Dallas from Calgary (7/1/11), 2 years, $4 million
Mark Parrish, RW - Ottawa from Buffalo (7/8/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $650,000
Matt Pelech, D - San Jose from Calgary (7/6/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Richard Petiot, D - Tampa Bay from Edmonton (7/2/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Alexandre Picard, D - Pittsburgh from Montreal (7/5/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Alexandre Picard, LW - Tampa Bay from Phoenix (7/7/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Steve Pinizzotto, RW - Vancouver from Washington (7/3/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Justin Pogge, G - Phoenix from Carolina (7/27/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $575,000
Alexei Ponikarovsky, LW - Carolina from Los Angeles (7/1/11), 1 year, $1.5 million
Corey Potter, D - Edmonton from Pittsburgh (7/1/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Ryan Potulny, C - Washington from Ottawa (7/1/11), 2 years, $1.05 million
Benoit Pouliot, LW - Boston from Montreal (7/1/11), 1 year, $1.1 million
Vaclav Prospal, LW - Columbus from NY Rangers (7/23/11), 1 year, $1.75 million
Tom Pyatt, LW - Tampa Bay from Montreal (7/6/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Marty Reasoner, C - NY Islanders from Florida (7/1/11), 2 years, $2.7 million
Brad Richards, C - NY Rangers from Dallas (7/2/11), 9 years, $60 million
Danny Richmond, D - Washington from Toronto (7/4/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Patrick Rissmiller, LW - Colorado from Florida (7/10/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Bryan Rodney, D - Anaheim from Carolina (7/5/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Mathieu Roy, D - Carolina from Tampa Bay (9/14/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Mike Rupp, C - NY Rangers from Pittsburgh (7/1/11), 3 years, $4.5 million
Michael Ryan, LW - Buffalo from Philadelphia (8/9/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Michael Ryder, RW - Dallas from Boston (7/1/11), 2 years, $7 million
Rick Rypien, RW - Winnipeg from Vancouver (7/2/11), 1 year, $700,000 (deceased 8-15-2011)
Curtis Sanford, G - Columbus from Montreal (7/1/11), 1 year, $600,000
Brandon Segal, RW - Chicago from Dallas (9/1/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Ryan Shannon, RW - Tampa Bay from Ottawa (7/7/11), 1 year, $625,000
Tyler Sloan, D - Nashville from Washington (7/28/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $650,000
Matt Smaby, D - Anaheim from Tampa Bay (7/14/11), 1 year, $600,000
Derek Smith, D - Calgary from Ottawa (7/13/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $700,000
Mike Smith, G - Phoenix from Tampa Bay (7/1/11), 2 years, $4 million
Trevor Smith, LW - Tampa Bay from Columbus (7/4/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Justin Soryal, LW - Carolina from NY Rangers (7/2/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Sheldon Souray, D - Dallas from Edmonton (7/1/11), 1 year, $1.65 million
Steve Staios, D - NY Islanders from Calgary (9/30/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Brett Sterling, LW - St. Louis from Pittsburgh (7/4/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Anthony Stewart, LW - Carolina from Winnipeg (7/2/11), 2 years, $1.8 million
Zack Stortini, RW - Nashville from Edmonton (7/5/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $550,000
Tyson Strachan, D - Florida from St. Louis (7/12/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Anton Stralman, D - NY Rangers from Columbus (11/4/11), 1 year, $900,000
Marco Sturm, LW - Vancouver from Washington (7/1/11), 1 year, $2.25 million
Steve Sullivan, LW - Pittsburgh from Nashville (7/1/11), 1 year, $1.5 million
Alexander Sulzer, D - Vancouver from Florida (7/7/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $700,000
Lee Sweatt, D - Ottawa from Vancouver (7/11/11), 2 years, two-way contract, $1.3 million (later retired)
Danny Syvret, D - St. Louis from Philadelphia (8/8/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Paul Szczechura, C - Buffalo from Tampa Bay (8/9/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Jeff Taffe, C - Minnesota from Chicago (7/5/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Maxime Talbot, C - Philadelphia from Pittsburgh (7/1/11), 5 years, $9 million
Jamie Tardif, RW - Boston from Detroit (7/5/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Joes Theodore, G - Florida from Minnesota (7/1/11), 2 years, $3 million
Raffi Torres, LW - Phoenix from Vancouver (7/1/11), 2 years, $3.5 million
Scottie Upshall, RW - Florida from Columbus (7/1/11), 4 years, $14 million
Boris Valabik, D - Pittsburgh from Boston (7/3/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $550,000
Jim Vandermeer, D - San Jose from Edmonton (7/1/11), 1 year, $1 million
Tomas Vokoun, G - Washington from Florida (7/2/11), 1 year, $1.5 million
Tim Wallace, RW - NY Islanders from Pittsburgh (7/21/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Ben Walter, C - Calgary from Colorado (7/2/11), 2 years, $1.075 million
Joel Ward, RW - Washington from Nashville (7/1/11), 4 years, $12 million
Kyle Wellwood, C - Winnipeg from San Jose (9/9/11), 1 year, $700,000
Colin White, D - San Jose from New Jersey (8/3/11), 1 year, $1 million
Ian White, D - Detroit from San Jose (7/2/11), 2 years, $5.75 million
Jason Williams, C - Pittsburgh from Dallas (7/26/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Brian Willsie, RW - Montreal from Washington (7/7/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Clay Wilson, D - Calgary from Florida (7/2/11), 2 years, $1.05 million
Kyle Wilson, C - Nashville from Columbus (7/5/11), 2 years, $1.1 million
Brad Winchester, LW - San Jose from Anaheim (10/3/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Jeff Woywitka, D - Montreal from Dallas (8/15/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $650,000
J.T. Wyman, RW - Tampa Bay from Montreal (7/1/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Nolan Yonkman, D - Florida from Phoenix (7/1/11), 2 years, undisclosed

PLAYERS RE-SIGNING WITH THEIR PREVIOUS TEAM
Craig Adams, C - Pittsburgh (6/9/11), 2 years, $1.35 million
Andrew Alberts, D - Vancouver (6/29/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Karl Alzner, D - Washington (7/15/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Craig Anderson, G - Ottawa (3/21/11), 4 years, $12.75 million
Mike Angelidis, LW - Tampa Bay (6/15/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Artem Anisimov, C - NY Rangers (7/8/11), 2 years, $3.75 million
Arron Asham, RW - Pittsburgh (6/29/11), 1 year, $775,000
Anton Babchuk, D - Calgary (7/4/11), 2 years, $5 million
Richard Bachman, G - Dallas (6/16/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
David Backes, C - St. Louis (11/12/10), 5 years, $22.5 million
Drew Bagnall, D - Minnesota (7/1/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Josh Bailey, C - NY Islanders (9/16/11), 2 years, $2.1 million
Nolan Baumgartner, D - Vancouver (7/2/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Mathieu Beaudoin, RW - Phoenix (6/29/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Matt Beleskey, LW - Anaheim (9/17/10), 2 years, $1.475 million
Brett Bellemore, D - Carolina (7/8/11), 2 years, two-way contract, undisclosed
Marc-Andre Bergeron, D - Tampa Bay (6/28/11), 2 years, $2 million
Patrice Bergeron, C - Boston (10/8/10), 3 years, $15 million
Patrik Berglund, C - St. Louis (5/31/11), 2 years, $4.5 million
Jonathan Bernier, G - Los Angeles (10/4/10), 2 years, $2.5 million
Stu Bickel, D - NY Rangers (7/26/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Kevin Bieksa, D - Vancouver (6/27/11), 5 years, $23 million
Ben Bishop, G - St. Louis (7/5/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Michael Blunden, RW - Columbus (6/29/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed (later traded to Montreal)
Andrew Bodnarchuk, D - Boston (9/8/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $635,250
Mikkel Boedker, RW - Phoenix (8/18/11), 2 years, $2.2 million
Zach Bogosian, D - Winnipeg (9/14/11), 2 years, $5 million
Nick Bonino, C - Anaheim (7/14/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Francois Bouchard, RW - Washington (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Chris Bourque, LW - Washington (7/2/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Darryl Boyce, C - Toronto (7/14/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $700,000
Brian Boyle, C - NY Rangers (7/14/11), 3 years, $5.1 million
Tyler Bozak, C - Toronto (7/5/11), 2 years, $3 million
Eric Brewer, D - Tampa Bay (6/24/11), 4 years, $16 million
Troy Brouwer, RW - Washington (7/6/11), 2 years, $4.7 million
Mike Brown, RW - Toronto (2/2/11), 3 years, $2.215 million
Ilya Bryzgalov, G - Philadelphia (6/23/11), 9 years, $51 million
Bobby Butler, RW - Ottawa (7/14/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Chris Butler, D - Calgary (7/1/11), 2 years, $2.5 million
Dustin Byfuglien, D - Atlanta/Winnipeg (2/15/11), 5 years, $26 million
Ryan Callahan, RW - NY Rangers (7/27/11), 3 years, $12.875 million
Andrew Campbell, D - Los Angeles (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Luca Caputi, LW - Toronto (6/29/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Mathieu Carle, D - Anaheim (7/18/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Brett Carson, D - Calgary (6/9/11) - 2 years, $1.15 million
Jeff Carter, C - Philadelphia (11/13/10), 11 years, $58 million
Ryan Carter, C - Florida (7/9/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Michael Caruso, D - Florida (7/25/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Stefan Chaput, C - Boston (7/14/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Zdeno Chara, D - Boston (10/9/10), 7 years, $45.5 million
Marc Cheverie, G - Florida (7/14/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Taylor Chorney, D - Edmonton (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Marc-Andre Cliche, C - Los Angeles (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Grant Clitsome, D - Columbus (6/10/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Richard Clune, LW - Los Angeles (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Andrew Cogliano, C - Anaheim (7/19/11), 3 years, $7.17 million
Sean Collins, D - Washington (7/1/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Jeremy Colliton, C - NY Islanders (7/14/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Blake Comeau, LW - NY Islanders (8/2/11), 1 year, $2.5 million
Erik Condra, RW - Ottawa (7/6/11), 2 years, $1.25 million
Brian Connelly, D - Chicago (7/13/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Matt Corrente, D - New Jersey (7/17/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Joey Crabb, RW - Toronto (7/19/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $750,000
Adam Cracknell, RW - St. Louis (6/30/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Ryan Craig, LW - Pittsburgh (6/13/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Corey Crawford, G - Chicago (5/19/11), 3 years, $8 million
B.J. Crombeen, C - St. Louis (6/22/11), 2 years, $2 million
Mark Cullen, C - Florida (6/6/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Kyle Cumisky, D - Colorado (9/9/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $708,000
Matt D'Agostini, RW - St. Louis (7/1/11), 2 years, $2.3 million
Trevor Daley, D - Dallas (12/29/10), 6 years, $19.8 million
Mathieu Darche, LW - Montreal (6/10/11), 1 year, $700,000
Kaspars Daugavins, LW - Ottawa (8/3/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Jason Demers, D - San Jose (7/29/10), 2 years, $2.5 million
David Desharnais, C - Montreal (6/20/11), 2 years, $1.7 million
Andrew Desjardins, LW - San Jose (6/23/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Drew Doughty, D - Los Angeles (9/30/11), 8 years, $56 million
Brandon Dubinsky, LW - NY Rangers (7/21/11), 4 years, $16.8 million
Mike Duco, LW - Vancouver (7/14/11), 1 year, $550,000
Brodie Dupont, C - Nashville (7/8/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $550,000
Pascal Dupuis, LW - Pittsburgh (6/28/11), 2 years, $3 million
Patrick Dwyer, C - Carolina (6/28/11), 2 years, $1.25 million
Patrick Eaves, RW - Detroit (7/1/11), 3 years, $3.6 million
Christian Ehrhoff, D - Buffalo (6/30/11), 10 years, $40 million
Keaton Ellerby, D - Florida (4/27/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Matt Ellis, LW - Buffalo (7/19/11), 2 years, $1.05 million
Steve Eminger, D - NY Rangers (7/25/11), 1 year, $800,000
Cory Emmerton, C - Detroit (??/??/11), 3 years, $1.6 million
Dennis Endras, G - Minnesota (3/11/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Deryk Engelland, D - Pittsburgh (1/3/11), 3 years, $1.7 million
Jhonas Enroth, G - Buffalo (7/21/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Jonathan Ericsson, D - Detroit (6/30/11), 3 years, $9.75 million
John Erskine, D - Washington (12/1/10), 2 years, $3 million
Justin Falk, D - Minnesota (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Ruslan Fedotenko, LW - NY Rangers (7/1/11), 1 year, $1.4 million
Benn Ferriero, C - San Jose (7/8/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Brett Festerling, D - Winnipeg (7/14/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Mark Fraser, D - New Jersey (7/26/11), 1 year, $550,000
Jeff Frazee, G - New Jersey (7/17/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Michael Frolik, C - Chicago (7/15/11), 3 years, undisclosed
T.J. Galiardi, LW - Colorado (7/12/11), 1 year, $700,000
Nathan Gerbe, LW - Buffalo (6/29/11), 3 years, $4.3 million
Bruno Gervais, D - Tampa Bay (6/27/11), 1 year, $550,000
Hal Gill, D - Montreal (5/31/11), 1 year, $2.25 million
Colton Gillies, LW - Minnesota (7/6/11), 2 years, $1.25 million
Trevor Gillies, LW - NY Islanders (6/17/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Mark Giordano, D - Calgary (10/29/10), 5 years, $20.1 million
Claude Giroux, C - Philadelphia (11/8/10), 3 years, $11.25 million
Curtis Glencross, LW - Calgary (5/16/11), 4 years, $10.2 million
Josh Gorges, D - Montreal (7/22/11), 1 year, $2.5 million
Michael Grabner, LW - NY Islanders (5/13/11), 5 years, $15 million
Marc-Andre Gragnani, D - Buffalo (8/11/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Andy Greene, D - New Jersey (7/1/11), 4 years, $12 million
Colin Greening, C - Ottawa (5/19/11), 3 years, undisclosed
Thomas Greiss, G - San Jose (7/6/11), 2 years, $1.175 million
Nate Guenin, D - Anaheim (6/16/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Carl Gunnarsson, D - Toronto (6/14/11), 2 years, $2.65 million
Micheal Haley, C - NY Islanders (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Matt Halischuk, RW - Nashville (7/7/11), 2 years, $1.425 million
Adam Hall, C - Tampa Bay (6/29/11), 1 year, $600,000
Ryan Hamilton, LW - Toronto (7/4/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Jannik Hansen, RW - Vancouver (7/28/11), 3 years, $4.05 million
Josh Harding, G - Minnesota (7/1/11), 1 year, $750,000
Jay Harrison, D - Carolina (6/16/11), 2 years, $1.4 million
Johan Hedberg, G - New Jersey (7/1/11), 1 year, $1.25 million
Milan Hejduk, RW - Colorado (5/11/11), 1 year, $2.6 million
Matt Hendricks, C - Washington (2/23/11), 2 years, undisclosed
T.J. Hensick, C - St. Louis (6/6/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Chris Higgins, LW - Vancouver (7/1/11), 2 years, $3.8 million
Nick Holden, D - Columbus (6/20/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Riley Holzapfel, C - Winnipeg (7/18/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Jimmy Howard, G - Detroit (2/28/11), 2 years, $4.5 million
Matt Hunwick, D - Colorado (6/25/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Leland Irving, G - Calgary (7/6/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Scott Jackson, D - Tampa bay (7/15/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Dustin Jeffrey, C - Pittsburgh (7/12/11), 2 years, $1.15 million
Chad Johnson, G - NY Rangers (8/2/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Jack Johnson, D - Los Angeles (1/9/11), 7 years, $30.5 million
Nick Johnson, RW - Pittsburgh (6/4/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $550,000
Jussi Jokinen, C - Carolina (6/30/11), 3 years, $9 million
Blair Jones, C - Tampa Bay (6/24/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
David Jones, RW - Colorado (6/29/11), 1 year, $2.5 million
Ryan Jones, LW - Edmonton (5/29/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Derek Joslin, D - Carolina (/8/11), 2 years, $1.4 million
Milan Jurcina, D - NY Islanders (1/5/11), 1 year, $1.6 million
Jonathon Kalinski, LW - Philadelphia (7/19/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Henrik Karlsson, G - Calgary (6/20/11), 2 years, $1.75 million
Tim Kennedy, LW - Florida (6/20/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Tyler Kennedy, RW - Pittsburgh (7/1/11), 2 years, $4 million
Anton Khudobin, G - Boston (7/1/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Rob Klinkhammer, LW - Chicago (7/11/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Mike Knuble, RW - Washington (4/11/11), 1 year, $2 million
Mikko Koivu, C - Minnesota (7/15/10), 7 years, $47.25 million
Chad Kolarik, RW - NY Rangers (6/17/11), 2 years, $1.05 million
Tomas Kopecky, RW - Florida (6/29/11), 4 years, $12 million
Lauri Korpikoski, C - Phoenix (7/20/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Andrei Kostitsyn, RW - Montreal (6/9/11), 1 year, $3.25 million
Sergei Kostitsyn, LW - Nashville (7/8/11), 1 year, $2.5 million
Arturs Kulda, D - Winnipeg (7/18/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Teemu Laakso, D - Nashville (6/15/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $675,000
Jason Labarbera, G - Phoenix (6/6/11), 2 years, $2.5 million
Andrew Ladd, LW - Winnipeg (7/5/11), 5 years, $22 million
Brooks Laich, LW - Washington (6/28/11), 6 years, $27 million
Maxim Lapierre, C - Vancouver (6/27/11), 2 years, $2 million
Chad Larose, RW - Carolina (6/29/11), 2 years, $3.4 million
Matt Lashoff, D - Toronto (7/7/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Jay Leach, D - New Jersey (6/22/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
David Leggio, G - Buffalo (6/25/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Francis Lessard, RW - Ottawa (7/1/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Mark Letestu, C - Pittsburgh (1/18/11), 2 years, $1.25 million
Trevor Lewis, C - Los Angeles (7/15/11), 2 years, $1.45 million
Nicklas Lidstrom, D - Detroit (6/20/11), 1 year, $6.2 million
David Liffiton, D - Colorado (6/16/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Brad Lukowich, D - Dallas (6/28/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Clarke MacArthur, LW - Toronto (7/5/11), 2 years, $6.5 million
Joey MacDonald, G - Detroit (7/11/11), 2 years, $1.1 million
Spencer Machacek, RW - Winnipeg (7/18/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Brett MacLean, RW - Phoenix (7/19/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Brad Marchand, LW - Boston (9/14/11), 2 years, $5 million
Tomas Marcinko, C - NY Islanders (6/27/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Andrei Markov, D - Montreal (6/23/11), 3 years, $17.25 million
Patrick Maroon, LW - Anaheim (7/16/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Alec Martinez, D - Los Angeles (7/8/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Steve Mason, G - Columbus (9/20/10), 2 years, $5.8 million
Shawn Matthias, C - Florida (9/9/11), 2 years, $1.703 million
Greg Mauldin, C - Colorado (6/29/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Ben Maxwell, C - Winnipeg (7/17/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Kenndal McArdle, LW - Winnipeg (7/17/11), 1 year, undisclosed
John McCarthy, LW - San Jose (7/10/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Cody McCormick, LW - Buffalo (7/1/11), 3 years, $3.6 million
Jamie McGinn, LW - San Jose (6/30/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $680,000
Brian McGrattan, LW - Anaheim (7/7/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Zach McKelvie, D - Boston (7/14/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Frazer McLaren, LW - San Jose (6/30/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Patrick McNeill, D - Wasington (6/15/11), 2 years, two-way contract, $1.05 million
David Meckler, LW - Los Angeles (7/15,11), 1 year, undisclosed
Justin Mercier, LW - Colorado (6/24/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Marc Methot, D - Columbus (7/5/11), 4 years, $12 million
Brendan Mikkelson, D - Calgary (7/14/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Drew Miller, LW - Detroit (7/1/11), 2 years, $1.65 million
Brad Mills, C - New Jersey (8/22/11), 1 year, $525,000
Zach Miskovic, D - Washington (5/18/11), 1 year, undisclosed
John Mitchell, C - NY Rangers (6/29/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Steve Montador, D - Chicago (6/30/11), 4 years, $11 million
Al Montoya, G - NY Islanders (3/29/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Travis Morin, C - Dallas (6/9/11), 2 years, two-way contract, $1.05 million
Brendan Morrison, C - Calgary (7/15/11), 1 year, $1.25 million
Matt Moulson, LW - NY Islanders (1/27/11), 3 years, $9.4 million
Chris Mueller, C - Nashville (7/7/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $550,000
Patrick Mullen, D - Los Angeles (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Jan Mursak, RW - Detroit (2/18/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Michal Neuvirth, G - Washington (9/22/10), 2 years, undisclosed
Antti Niemi, G - San Jose (3/1/11), 4 years, $15.2 million
Nikita Nikitin, D - St. Louis (6/9/11), 1 year, $600,000
Andreas Nodl, LW - Philadelphia (6/27/11), 2 years, $1.69 million
Ryan O'Byrne, D - Colorado (6/30/11), 2 years, $3.6 million
Kyle Okposo, RW - NY Islanders (5/25/11), 5 years, $14 million
Ryan O'Marra, C - Edmonton (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Cal O'Reilly, C - Nashville (7/7/11), 1 year, $1.05 million
Victor Oreskovich, RW - Vancouver (9/8/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Jed Ortmeyer, RW - Minnesota (7/1/11), 1 year, $585,000
T.J. Oshie, C - St. Louis (6/30/11), 1 year, $2.35 million
Max Pacioretty, LW - Montreal (6/20/11), 2 years, $3.25 million
Jarod Palmer, RW - Minnesota (7/14/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Francis Pare, C - Detroit (7/27/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Pierre (PA) Parenteau, RW - NY Islanders (2/17/11), 1 year, $1.25 million
Zach Parise, LW - New Jersey (7/29/11), 1 year, $6 million
Jordan Pearce, G - Detroit (7/21/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Theo Peckham, D - Edmonton (7/4/11), 1 year, $1.075 million
Jeff Penner, D - Minnesota (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Mathieu Perreault, C - Washington (7/12/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Dennis Persson, D - Buffalo (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Chris Phillips, D - Ottawa (2/27/11), 3 years, $9.25 million
Joni Pitkanen, D - Carolina (6/28/11), 3 years, $13.5 million
Tyler Plante, G - Florida (7/17/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Roman Polak, D - St. Louis (6/2/11), 5 years, $13.75 million
Chris Porter, C - St. Louis (6/13/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Kevin Porter, LW - Colorado (7/9/11), 1 year, $850,000
Tom Poti, D - Washington (9/21/10), 2 years, $5.75 million
Marc-Antoine Pouliot, C - Phoenix (7/17/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Darroll Powe, C - Minnesota (7/5/11), 3 years, $3.2 million
Nate Prosser, D - Minnesota (6/16/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Teddy Purcell, RW - Tampa Bay (7/20/11), 2 years, $4.725 million
Logan Pyett, D - Detroit (7/2/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Ryan Reaves, RW - St. Louis (7/18/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
James Reimer, G - Toronto (6/9/11), 3 years, $5.4 million
Dylan Reese, D - NY Islanders (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Alec Richards, G - Chicago (7/10/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Brad Richardson, C - Los Angeles (7/12/11), 2 years, $2.35 million
Dwayne Roloson, G - Tampa Bay (6/29/11), 1 year, $3 million
Jay Rosehill, LW - Toronto (6/30/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Ryan Russell, LW - Columbus (8/8/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Dany Sabourin, G - Washington (6/16/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Alexander Salak, G - Chicago (5/20/11), 2 years, $1.2 million
Sami Salo, D - Vancouver (7/1/11), 1 year, $2 million
Bobby Sanguinetti, D - Carolina (7/15/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Mike Santorelli, C - Florida (7/6/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Michael Sauer, D - NY Rangers (7/8/11), 2 years, $2.5 million
Raymond Sawada, RW - Dallas (7/19/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Luca Sbisa, D - Anaheim (3/8/11), 4 years, $8.7 million
Colton Sceviour, RW - Dallas (6/9/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Luke Schenn, D - Toronto (9/16/11), 5 years, $18 million
Greg Scott, RW - Toronto (7/4/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Ben Scrivens, G - Toronto (6/30/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Brent Seabrook, D - Chicago (2/27/11), 5 years, $29 million
Andrej Sekera, D - Buffalo (7/19/11), 4 years, $11 million
Teemu Selanne, RW - Anaheim (9/15/11), 1 year, $4 million
Alexander Semin, RW - Washington (1/27/11), 1 year, $6.7 million
Tim Sestito, C - New Jersey (7/10/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Tom Sestito, LW - Philadelphia (6/27/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Devin Setoguchi, RW - San Jose (6/23/11), 3 years, $3 million
Dan Sexton, RW - Anaheim (7/11/11), 2 years, $1.1 million
James Sheppard, LW - San Jose (8/7/11), 1 year, $725,000 (acquired from Minnesota Wild on 8/7/11)
Jon Sim, LW - NY Islanders (8/3/11), 1 year, undisclosed (later signed with HC Pardubice, Czech Republic, 8/12/11)
Wayne Simmonds, RW - Philadelphia (7/7/11), 2 years, $3.5 million
Jack Skille, RW - Florida (5/31/11), 2 years, $1.65 million
Ladislav Smid, D - Edmonton (6/30/11), 2 years, $4.5 million
Zack Smith, C - Ottawa (5/19/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Jerred Smithson, C - Nashville (1/12/11), 2 years, $1.6 million
Vladimir Sobotka, C - St. Louis (6/15/11), 3 years, $3.9 million
Nick Spaling, LW - Nashville (7/7/11), 2 years, $2.1 million
Frederic St. Denis, D - Montreal (7/15/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Martin St. Louis, RW - Tampa Bay (7/1/10), 4 years, $22.5 million
Drew Stafford, RW - Buffalo (6/3/11), 4 years, $16 million
Viktor Stalberg, LW - Chicago (7/10/11), 2 years, $1.75 million
Alex Stalock, G - San Jose (6/27/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Steven Stamkos, C - Tampa Bay (7/19/11), 5 years, $37.5 million
Ryan Stoa, LW - Colorado (6/16/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Colin Stuart, LW - Buffalo (7/7/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Mark Stuart, D - Atlanta/Winnipeg (2/28/11), 3 years, $5.1 million
Sean Sullivan, D - San Jose (6/16/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Brandon Sutter, C - Carolina (7/13/11), 3 years, $6.2 million
Brett Sutter, LW - Carolina (7/15/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Alex Tanguay, LW - Calgary (6/25/11), 5 years, $17.5 million
Matt Taormina, D - New Jersey (7/27/11), 1 year, $561,000
Brad Thiessen, G - Pittsburgh (7/5/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Bill Thomas, RW - Florida (12/20/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Nate Thompson, LW - Tampa Bay (2/1/11), 2 years, $1.8 million
Chris Thorburn, C - Atlanta/Winnipeg (2/26/11), 3 years, $2.601 million
Joe Thornton, C - San Jose (10/16/10), 3 years, $21 million
Andreas Thuresson, RW - NY Rangers (7/14/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $632,500
Viktor Tikhonov, LW - Phoenix (8/10/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Jiri Tlusty, C - Carolina (7/1/11), 1 year, $525,000
Travis Turnbull, C - Buffalo (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Kyle Turris, C - Phoenix (11/22/11), 2 years, $2.8 million
Pavel Valentenko, D - NY Rangers (??/??/11), 1 year, $850,000
David Van Der Gulik, RW - Colorado (6/24/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Semyon Varlamov, G - Colorado (7/2/11), 3 years, $8.5 million
Michael Vernace, D - Tampa Bay (6/13/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Jakub Voracek, RW - Philadelphia (7/1/11), 1 year, $2.25 million
Radim Vrbata, RW - Phoenix (7/1/11), 3 years, $9 million
Matt Watkins, LW - Phoenix (7/6/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Mike Weber, D - Buffalo (7/4/11), 2 years, $1.9 million
Shea Weber, D - Nashville (8/3/11), 1 year, $7.5 million
Yannick Weber, D - Montreal (6/29/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Dale Weise, RW - NY Rangers (6/27/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Casey Wellman, RW - Minnesota (7/14/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Blake Wheeler, RW - Winnipeg (7/18/11), 2 years, $5.1 million
Ryan White, C - Montreal (7/13/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Trent Whitfield, C - Boston (7/1/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Derek Whitmore, LW - Buffalo (7/7/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Justin Williams, RW - Los Angeles (2/28/11), 4 years, $14.6 million
Ryan Wilson, D - Colorado (7/9/11), 1 year, $1.275 million
Chad Wiseman, LW - New Jersey (8/22/11), 2 years, $1.05 million
Ty Wishart, D - NY Islanders (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
James Wisniewski, D - Columbus (7/1/11), 6 years, $33 million
Keith Yandle, D - Phoenix (7/5/11), 5 years, $12.75 million
Steven Zalewski, C - New Jersey (7/25/11), 2 years, undisclosed
Jeff Zatkoff, G - Los Angeles (7/15/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Vladimir Zharkov, RW - New Jersey (7/14/11), 1 year, $577,500
Mike Zigomanis, C - Toronto (7/10/11), 1 year, $650,000
Sean Zimmerman, D - Anaheim (6/16/11), 1 year, undisclosed

FORMER NHL FREE AGENTS RETURNING TO THE NHL
Brendan Bell, D - NY Rangers (8/9/11), 1 year, $525,000
Mark Bell, C - Anaheim Ducks (7/20/11), 1 year, $575,000
Jonathan Cheechoo, RW - St. Louis (7/12/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Yann Danis, G - Edmonton (7/4/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Andre Deveaux, RW - NY Rangers (8/16/11), 1 year, $525,000
Mark Flood, D - Winnipeg (7/3/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Josh Hennessy, C - Boston (7/5/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Jordan Henry, D - Florida (7/9/121), 1 year, two-way contract, $600,000
Jaromir Jagr, RW - Philadelphia (7/1/11), 1 year, $3.3 million
Michael Kostka, D - Florida (6/30/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Quintin Laing, LW - Calgary (7/1/11), undisclosed (AHL deal)
Joakim Lindstrom, LW - Colorado (6/15/11), 1 year, $600,000
Colin McDonald, RW - Pittsburgh (7/1/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Brett McLean, LW - Chicago (7/1/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Scott Munroe, G - Pittsburgh (7/13/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Petteri Nokelainen, C - Phoenix (5/20/11), 1 year, undisclosed
Michel Ouellet, RW - Tampa Bay (7/1/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Richard Park, C - Pittsburgh (9/8/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $550,000
Joe Piskula, D - Calgary (7/1/11), 2 years, $1.05 million
Dan Spang, D - Dallas (6/16/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000
Martin St. Pierre, C - Columbus (7/11/11), 1 year, two-way contract, undisclosed
Stephane Veilleux, LW - New Jersey (7/29/11), 1 year, two-way contract, $525,000

The following is a list of players who were scheduled to become free agents on July 1, 2011, but have signed contracts to play in Europe for the 2011-12 season.

Jonas Ahnelov, D - Modo, Sweden from Phoenix, 6/1/11
Dick Axelsson, LW - Modo, Sweden from Detroit, 5/20/11
Gord Baldwin, D - BK Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic from Calgary, 7/25/11
Shawn Belle, D - Adler Mannheim, Germany from Colorado, 9/10/11
Andre Benoit, D - Spartak Moscow (KHL), Russia from Ottawa, 8/11/11
Severin Blindenbacher, D - Zurich, Switzerland from Dallas, 3/13/11
Mario Bliznak, C - HC Sparta Praha, Czech Republic from Vancouver, 6/7/11
Casey Borer, D - HC Pardubice, Czech Republic from Carolina, 8/21/11
Dustin Boyd, C - Barys Astana (KHL), Kazakhstan from Montreal, 5/31/11
Jassen Cullimore, D - Iserlohn Roosters, Germany from Chicago, 7/25/11
John Curry, G - Hamburg, Germany from Pittsburgh, 6/15/11
Jean-Michel Daoust, RW - Straubing Tigers, Germany from Minnesota, 6/9/11
Kaspars Daugavins, LW - Dinamo Riga (KHL), Latvia from Ottawa, 7/20/11 (later re-signed with Ottawa on 8/3/11)
Patrick Davis, RW - EHC Wolfsburg, Germany from San Jose, 8/2/11
Rob Davison, D - Trinec HC, Czech Republic from New Jersey, 9/21/11
Nigel Dawes, LW - Barys Astana (KHL), Kazakhstan from Montreal, 5/31/11
Robbie Earl, LW - Dinamo Riga (KHL), Latvia from Minnesota, 8/5/11 (later signed with EC Salzburg, Austria, 8/14/11)
Corey Elkins, C - HC Pardubice, Czech Republic from Los Angeles, 7/17/11
Robin Figren, LW - Linkopings, Sweden from NY Islanders, 4/20/11
Ilari Filppula, C - Jokerit, Finland from Detroit, 5/19/11
Todd Ford, G - Heilbronner Falken, Germany from Washington, 8/1/11
Alex Foster, LW - HC Sparta Praha, Czech Republic from Toronto, 6/7/11
Jamie Fraser, D - Olimpija Ljubljana, Slovenia from Minnesota, 6/15/11
Alexander Frolov, LW - Avangard Omsk (KHL), Russia from NY Rangers, 5/12/11
Martin Gerber, G - Vaxjo Lakers, Sweden from Edmonton, 7/12/11
Stefano Giliati, LW - HC Bolzano, Italy from Tampa Bay, 8/4/11
Anton Gustafsson, C - HC Langnau, Switzerland from Washington, 7/25/11
Johan Harju, LW - Lulea, Sweden from Tampa Bay, 4/29/11
Rob Hisey, C - EHC Linz, Austria from NY Islanders, 4/29/11
Bud Holloway, LW - Skelleftea, Sweden from Los Angeles, 7/25/11
Andrew Hutchinson, D - Barys Astana (KHL), Kazakhstan from Pittsburgh, 6/17/11
Jesse Joensuu, RW - HV-71, Sweden from NY Islanders, 7/1/11
Petr Kalus, RW - Jokerit, Finland from Columbus, 4/28/11
Tomas Kana, C - Vitkovice, Czech Republic from Columbus, 6/6/11
Geoff Kinrade, D - HC Plzen, Czech Republic from Ottawa, 7/10/11
Linus Klasen, LW - Malmo, Sweden from Nashville, 5/17/11
Kyle Klubertanz, D - Djurgarden, Sweden from Montreal, 6/1/11
Jordan Knackstedt, RW - HC Bolzano, Italy from Florida, 8/23/11
Dustin Kohn, D - Orebro, Sweden from NY Islanders, 9/13/11
Andrew Kozek, LW - Nikko Ice Bucks, Japan from Winnipeg, 8/29/11
Alexei Kovalev, RW - Atlant Mytischi (KHL), Russia from Pittsburgh, 7/29/11
Jason Krog, C - HV-71, Sweden from Atlanta/Winnipeg, 6/17/11
Staffan Kronwall, D - Severstal Cherepovets (KHL), Russia from Calgary, 4/20/11
David Laliberte, RW - EHC Wolfsburg, Germany from Boston, 7/7/11
Jean-Philippe Levasseur, G - SG Cortina, Italy from Anaheim, 8/18/11
Grant Lewis, D - Lev Propad (KHL), Slovakia from Nashville, 7/21/11
Jeff Lovecchio, LW - ERC Ingolstadt, Germany from Florida, 8/12/11
Jamie Lundmark, C - Dinamo Riga (KHL), Latvia from Nashville, 8/22/11
Olivier Magnan-Grenier, D - Dynamo Minsk (KHL), Belarus from New Jersey, 7/22/11
Joel Martin, G - Herlev Eagles, Denmark from NY Islanders, 6/30/11
Freddy Meyer, D - Modo, Sweden from Atlanta/Winnipeg, 6/18/11
Josh Meyers, D - HC Bolzano, Italy from Calgary, 8/3/11
Antti Miettinen, RW - Ak Bars Kazan (KHL), Russia from Minnesota, 7/6/11
Vladimir Mihalik, D - Lev Propod (KHL), Slovakia from Tampa bay, 7/14/11
Oscar Moller, RW - Skelleftea, Sweden from Los Angeles, 5/19/11
Greg Moore, RW - Augsburger Panther, Germany from Columbus, 7/18/11
Brad Moran, C - Vaxjo Lakers, Sweden from Edmonton, 4/25/11
Levi Nelson, C - ESV Kaufbeuren, Germany from Tampa Bay, 7/10/11
Rob Niedermayer, C - HC Lugano, Switzerland from Buffalo, 7/1/11
Maxim Noreau, D - HC Ambri-Piotta, Switzerland from New Jersey, 8/1/11
Mathis Olimb, LW - Frolunda, Sweden from Chicago, 4/29/11
Ben Ondrus, RW - Krefeld, Germany from Edmonton, 9/12/11
Oskar Osala, LW - Nizhnekamsk (KHL), Russia from Carolina, 5/25/11
Nathan Paetsch, D - EHC Wolfsburg, Germany from Vancouver, 6/21/11
Brett Palin, D - KLH Chomutov, Czech Republic from Nashville, 6/23/11
Joel Perrault, C - SC Langnau, Switzerland from Anaheim, 5/20/11
Niklas Persson, C - CSKA Moscow (KHL), Russia from Tampa Bay, 6/9/11
Petr Prucha, LW - Atlant Mytischi (KHL), Russia from Phoenix, 5/6/11
Liam Reddox, LW - Vaxjo Lakers, Sweden from Edmonton, 5/24/11
Eric Regan, D - Hannover, Germany from Anaheim, 6/7/11
Jeremy Reich, LW - ERC Ingolstadt, Germany from Boston, 4/30/11
Jared Ross, C - ERC Ingolstadt, Germany from Atlanta/Winnipeg, 4/30/11
Jarkko Ruutu, LW - Jokerit, Finland from Anaheim, 9/9/11
Ruslan Salei, D - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL), Russia from Detroit, 7/5/11 (deceased 9/7/11)
Anssi Salmela, D - Avangard Omsk (KHL), Russia from New Jersey, 7/15/11
Nolan Schaefer, G - Ambri-Piotta, Switzerland from Boston, 9/21/11
Rob Schremp, C - Modo, Sweden from Winnipeg, 8/10/11
Felix Schutz, C - ERC Ingolstadt, Germany from Buffalo, 6/30/11
MacGregor Sharp, C - HC Bolzano, Italy from Vancouver, 8/2/11
Sergei Shirokov, LW - CSKA Moscow (KHL), Russia from Vancouver, 7/1/11 (later traded to Florida)
Jaime Sifers, D - Adler Mannheim, Germany from Atlanta/Winnipeg, 5/26/11
Jonathan Sigalet, D - Lev Propod (KHL), Slovakia from Columbus, 7/22/11
Jon Sim, LW - HC Pardubice, Czech Republic from NY Islanders, 8/12/11
Fredrik Sjostrom, LW - Farjestad, Sweden from Toronto, 7/29/11
Karlis Skrastins, D - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL), Russia from Dallas, 5/17/11 (deceased 9/7/11)
Brent Sopel, D - Metallurg Novokuznetsk (KHL), Russia from Montreal, 7/29/11
David Spina, RW - Iserlohn Roosters, Germany from St. Louis, 7/28/11
Ryan Stone, C - TPS Turku, Finland from Calgary, 8/22/11
Michael Swift, C - High 1, Japan from San Jose, 8/4/11
Julian Talbot, LW - Eisbaren Berlin, Germany from Colorado, 8/5/11
Jeff Tambellini, LW - Zurich, Switzerland from Vancouver, 7/6/11
Hannu Toivonen, G - Malmo, Sweden from Chicago, 7/1/11
T.J. Trevelyan, LW - Augsburger Panther, Germany from San Jose, 8/2/11
Marty Turco, G - Red Bulls Salzburg, Austria from Chicago, 12/12/11
Alexander Vasyunov, LW - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL), Russia from New Jersey, 6/22/11 (deceased 9/7/11)
Ivan Vishnevskiy, D - Atlant Mytischi (KHL), Russia from Chicago, 5/18/11
Steve Wagner, D - Adler Mannheim, Germany from Pittsburgh, 6/9/11
Niclas Wallin, D - Lulea, Sweden from San Jose, 6/15/11
Tyler Weiman, G - Augsburger Panther, Germany from Vancouver, 7/25/11
Noah Welch, D - HV-71, Sweden from Winnipeg, 7/1/11
Gustaf Wesslau, G - Djurgarden, Sweden from Columbus, 5/3/11
Roman Wick, RW - Kloten, Switzerland from Ottawa, 7/8/11
Jeremy Williams, RW - Red Bulls Salzburg, Austria from NY Rangers, 6/15/11
Jeremy Yablonski, RW - Vityaz Chekhov (KHL), Russia from NY Islanders, 7/24/11
John Zeiler, RW - Augsburger Panther, Germany from Los Angeles, 8/9/11
Nikolai Zherdev, RW - Atlant Mytischi (KHL), Russia from Philadelphia, 8/3/11

Kings Sign Trent Hunter to One-Year Contract

2011-09-30T22:09:00.003-04:00

The Los Angeles Kings announced on Friday that they have signed right wing Trent Hunter to a one-year contract worth $600,000. He had been attending the team's training camp on a tryout basis. Hunter was traded to the New Jersey Devils by the New York Islanders this past summer for Brian Rolston, but then had his contract bought out by the Devils. In 17 games last season with the Islanders, he had one goal and three assists for four points. He missed the last 61 games of the regular season with a torn left MCL. Not a bad depth signing for the Kings, as Hunter will bring some size, grit, and offensive depth to forward lines. Look for him to play a role on the checking lines this coming season.

NY Islanders Sign Steve Staios to One-Year Contract

2011-09-30T15:10:00.004-04:00

The New York Islanders announced today that they have signed defenseman Steve Staios to a one-year contract. The deal is reportedly worth at least $800,000 but could increase to $1.6 million if he earns all of his bonuses. He had been attending the team's training camp on a tryout basis. In 39 games last season with the Calgary Flames, he had three goals and seven assists for 10 points. He missed 27 games with an upper body injury. Not a bad depth signing for the Islanders, as Staios will bring plenty of grit, leadership, and defensive depth to the team.

Wild Claim Nick Johnson Off Waivers from Penguins

2011-09-30T02:11:00.003-04:00

The Minnesota Wild announced on Thursday that they have claimed right wing Nick Johnson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. In four games last season with the Penguins, he had one goal and two assists for three points. He also appeared in 48 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL, scoring 20 goals and 19 assists for 39 points. He missed the last 23 games of the regular season and all seven of Pittsburgh's playoff games with a concussion. Not a bad pickup for the Wild, as Johnson has good size, works hard on the ice, and has a little offensive upside. If he secures a roster spot with the Wild for this upcoming season, it will likely be as a fourth-line complimentary winger.

Capitals Sign Jason Chimera to Two-Year Extension

2011-09-29T15:08:00.004-04:00

The Washington Capitals announced today that they have signed left wing Jason Chimera to a two-year contract extension worth $3.5 million. The deal will pay him $1.8 million in 2012-13 and $1.7 million in 2013-14. He would have been an unrestricted free agent next summer. In 81 games last season with the Capitals, he had 10 goals and 16 assists for 26 points. Not a bad move for the Capitals, as Chimera brings plenty of grit and two-way skill to the lineup. He's also got good speed and effective on the penalty kill, making him a decent role-player for the team

Kings Sign Cam Paddock to One-Year Contract

2011-09-26T19:23:00.004-04:00

The Los Angeles Kings announced today that they have signed center Cam Paddock to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He had been attending the Kings' training camp on a tryout basis. In 46 games last season with the Iserlohn Roosters of the German league, he had five goals and 12 assists for 17 points. He last appeared in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues during the 2008-09 season. This is really just a depth signing for the Kings, as Paddock will likely spend all of this upcoming season in the minors.

Canadiens Sign Chris Campoli to One-Year Contract

2011-09-26T18:15:00.005-04:00

The Montreal Canadiens announced today that they have signed defenseman Chris Campoli to a one-year contract worth $1.75 million. He was a restricted free agent this past summer with the Chicago Blackhawks and was scheduled for an arbitration hearing on August 3. However, the Blackhawks were not interested in paying the arbitration award and the hearing was moved up, with Campoli being awarded a one-year, $2.5 million contract. The Blackhawks walked away from the award, making him an unrestricted free agent. In 77 games last season with the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks, he had four goals and 17 assists for 21 points. This is an okay signing for the Canadiens, as Campoli will bring some offensive depth and puckmoving skill to the team's blueline. However, his defensive game is a bit lacking and he doesn't play with a lot of consistency, and more than likely, he will play as a sixth or seventh defenseman next season. With speculation that Andrei Markov may not be ready for the start of the 2011-12 season, Campoli will add sufficient depth until Markov makes his return to the lineup.