Jets Sign Derek Meech and Tanner Glass

The Winnipeg Jets announced on the first day of free agency that they have signed defenseman Derek Meech and left wing Tanner Glass to one-year contracts worth $700,000 and $750,000, respectively. For you trivia buffs out there, Meech is the first free agent signing for the new franchise and is also a native of Winnipeg. In 74 games last season with Grand Rapids of the AHL, Meech had 10 goals and 27 assists for 37 points, while Glass appeared in 73 games with the Vancouver Canucks, scoring three goals and seven assists for 10 points and 72 penalty minutes. These aren't bad depth signings for the Jets. Meech will provide some offensive skill to the blueline, as well as some versatility to the team as a whole, as he can also play on the wing. Glass will bring plenty of grit and toughness to the checking lines for the Jets.

Canucks Re-Sign O'Brien, Glass; Add Weiman

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Shane O'Brien and left wing Tanner Glass to one-year contracts. By signing Glass, the Canucks have avoided going to arbitration with him. The team also announced that they have signed free agent goaltender Tyler Weiman to a one-year contract. Financial terms of all three deals were not disclosed. The O'Brien and Glass signings are decent ones for the Canucks, as both players bring lots of grit and toughness to their respected positions. Weiman is nothing more than a depth signing, as he is likely to spend most of next season in the minors.