NHL Free Agency Live Thread
By Mike Majeski
Welcome to the Too Many Men On The Site NHL Free Agency Live Thread! First off, we’d like to wish a Happy Canada Day to all our friends north of the border! Throughout the day this post will be updated with the latest free agent signings and rumors. Be sure to also give us a follow on Twitter ( @TMMOTS) to stay informed throughout the day!
5:25 PM: The Florida Panthers have signed Willie Mitchell to a 2 YR deal
2:45 PM: The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Anton Stralman to a 5 year, $20 million contract.
Lightning sign Anton Stralman to a 5-year, $20M contract... Guess that means they're out on Niskanen.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2014
2:30 PM: Tlusty signs one year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes
Tlusty signs in CAR. One year deal $2.95M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
2:28 PM: Leo Komarov to Leafs, 4 year / $2.95 million
Leafs sign Leo Komarov, 4 yrs x $2.95 M AAV
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
2:27 PM: Jarome Iginla contract details for 3 year deal with Colorado
Iginla gets $5.5M, $5.5M and $5M in each of three years with COL.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
2:10 PM: Marty’s in New Jersey… No, not THAT Marty…
Havlat gets $1.5M from NJD plus $2M in buyout from SJ.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
2:06 PM: Matt Moulson’s back in Buffalo. 5 years, $25 million, according to Bob McKenzie.
Matt Moulson signs with Buffalo Sabres, 5 years x $5 M AAV
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
Moulson has NTC in deal with Sabres
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
2:02 PM: The Colorado Avalanche lock up a young piece.
COL signs Nick Holden to three-year extension with AAV of $1.65M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
1:51 PM: The New York Rangers make a pair of depth moves.
Dominic Moore remains with NYR. Tanner Glass signs 3 x $1.45M deal with NYR.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
1:46 PM: The Toronto Maple Leafs have made their first free agent splash. (1:56 PM) UPDATE WITH CONTRACT DETAILS.
Robidas to Leafs. Working on details.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2014
Robidas deal is firm. Official $9M for three years now $3AAV with the Leafs.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2014
1:44 PM: The move almost everybody saw coming, Thomas Vanek goes home.
As per @GMillerTSN, Thomas Vanek's three-year deal with MIN has an AAV of $6.5M. #TSN
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
1:37 PM: His name is Jonas, and he’s on fire.
CGY signs Jonas Hiller to two-year deal with AAV of $4.5M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
1:33 PM: “We have a trade to announce.”
TRADE: #CBJ has acquired Jerry D'Amigo (@JerryD91) from the @MapleLeafs. Story --> http://t.co/gFUylnv9uX pic.twitter.com/vFYeXeRmQV
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 1, 2014
1:30 PM: Florida Panthers continue the signings, getting Shawn Thornton.
Source says Shawn Thornton signs with the Florida Panthers for two years worth $1.2 per season.
— Joe McDonald (@JoeyMacHockey) July 1, 2014
1:27 PM: Winnipeg Jets with a solid pickup, signing former Anaheim Duck Mathieu Perreault.
Winnipeg Jets sign Mathieu Perreault, 3 years x $3 M per year
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
1:24 PM: Update on the Brooks Orpik signing… Here are the dollar figures.
Capitals gave Orpik a five-year, $27.5 million deal. Wow.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) July 1, 2014
1:21 PM: Brian Gionta signs a three-year, $12.75 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres.
Brian Gionta signs a 3-year deal with a $4.25 AAV (average annual value) with the #Sabres.
— Kevin Oklobzija (@kevinoROC1) July 1, 2014
1:17 PM: Mike Cammalleri will still wear red, only next year it will be in New Jersey.
Free Agency News: Cammalleri signs with Devils — five years, $25 million pic.twitter.com/ruYr3U9ksw
— NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) July 1, 2014
1:11 PM: Dallas is not done yet. They just locked up Hemsky.
1:05 PM: It seems that Ryan Miller has found a home out West. Reports are that a deal with the Canucks is done.
Ryan Miller is a Vancouver Canuck. “Called it!” says literally everybody
— SB Nation NHL (@SBNation_NHL) July 1, 2014
1:02 PM: The Capitals have gotten in on the action. Washington fans welcome Brooks Orpik.
Brooks Orpik has signed with the Washington Capitals. No term or amount released yet. Will release when I hear.
— Pucks of a Feather (@PucksofaFeather) July 1, 2014
1:00 PM: The Sabres have made a move. Honestly they had no choice. They need to spend $20 million.
Brian Gionta to the Buffalo Sabres.#sabres
— Blackout Dallas (@BlackoutDallas) July 1, 2014
12:53 PM: Stastny deal breakdown, includes a NTC:
Stastny breakdown in St. Louis: $6.5 million, $7 M, $7 M and $7.5 M. Plus NTC
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
12:51 PM: Bolland deal in Florida is 5 years / $5.5 per:
Bolland gets 5 years at $5.5M per in FLA. #TSN
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
12:48 PM: Florida has also apparently signed Dave Bolland:
In addition to Jussi Jokinen, the Florida Panthers have signed Dave Bolland.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2014
12:45 PM: Mason Raymond gets a three year deal in Calgary, $9.5 million total
Finishing touches on a 3 year deal for Mason Raymonf and Calgary Flames. $9.5 mil total.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2014
12:44 PM: According to the New York Post, the New York Rangers have signed Dan Boyle to a 2 yr / $9 million deal. Boyle left money on the table in order to stay with the Rangers.
Post has learned Rangers have signed Dan Boyle to two year deal worth $9M
— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) July 1, 2014
12:42 PM: Jussi Jokinen signs a 4 yr / $4 million per year deal in Florida
Jussi Jokinen signs with Florida, 4 x 4
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
12:40 PM: Tom Gilbert to Montreal on a 2 year $2.8 million per year deal
12:37 PM: Mike Cammalleri signs a 5 yr / $25 million deal with the New Jersey Devils
Cammalleri signs a 5-year, $25M deal with New Jersey
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2014
12:36 PM: The St. Louis Blues have signed Paul Stastny to a 4 year deal worth $7 Million per year
Blues sign Paul Stastny, four years x $7 M AAV
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
12:35 PM: The Montreal Canadiens have traded Josh Gorges to the Buffalo Sabres for a 2016 2nd Round pick
Habs announce they've gotten a 2016 2nd round pick from Buffalo for Gorges
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2014
12:24 PM: Islanders have two good goaltenders. WOW, never thought I’d type those words.
Chad Johnson signs with Islanders. 2 yr. approx 1.3 aav.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2014
12:14 PM: The Edmonton Oilers sign Mark Fayne to a 4 YR/$14.5 Million deal / Benoit Pouliot to a 5 YR/$20 Million deal:
#Oilers agree to terms with defenceman Mark Fayne on a four-year contract and winger Benoit Pouliot on a five-year contract.
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) July 1, 2014
12:07 PM: Cut and bought out one day, signs a one year deal as soon as he can.
Christian Ehrhoff has agreed to terms on a one-year deal at $4M with PIT. #TSN #FAF
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
12:00 PM: AND WE’RE OFF! 11:51 AM: D. Boyle getting several offers (TOR, TB, MTL, DET, NYR) and it appears the Washington Capitals may have joined the fray
D.Boyle expects 4 offers. Washington is believed to have joined a group of teams that also includes Tor, Mtl, Det, NYR and Tampa Bay. #FAF
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2014
11:40 AM: Bolland could find his way to the Maple Leafs, or Blues. I’d rather see him in St. Louis.
2 teams in the running for Dave Bolland are the Panthers ans the Blues. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 1, 2014
11:05 AM: Spezza going to Dallas, have fun with Lindy Ruff.
Jason Spezza trade to the Dallas Stars, according to @SunGarrioch
— Yahoo Sports NHL (@YahooSportsNHL) July 1, 2014
10:59 AM: Rangers letting some UFA’s skate away
Rangers UFAs all headed to market: Stralman, Pouliot, Moore and Boyle
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
10:45 AM: The Leafs are taking one more shot at Dave Bolland. Is it time for the Leafs to give up and just let him walk?
Leafs brass meeting internally...designing at least 1 more pitch for Dave Bolland. #FAF
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2014
10:43 AM: Cap Trouble In Boston! – The Boston Bruins have roughly $5.6 million in cap space with six roster openings. 10:40 AM: Thomas Vanek Update courtesy of Pierre LeBrun:
Told Vanek has list down to 5-6 teams
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
10:30 AM: Islanders / CBJ Not In The Running For Big Name FAs – According to Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the New York Islanders do not appear to be in the running for any of the big name free agents. They will instead focus their energy on top four defensemen and top six wingers. The same appears to apply for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who could look to bolster up their blue line or bottom six forwards.