It’s one of the best days of the year for the hockey world as it’s the start of free agency. There are a few big names out there and a few that have already signed. The biggest name out there currently is Johnny Gaudreau, will the Flyers be able to clear the cap space needed to bring him home? Will it be the Devils who swoop in and steal him away from his childhood favorite team? Could it be one of the other teams in the Metro such as the Islanders or even the Hurricanes?
Today should be a very entertaining day and I will be updating this blog throughout the afternoon so make sure you keep this tab open.
Today’s Signings:
(F) Claude Giroux-Ottawa Senators
(F) Andrew Copp-Detroit Red Wings
(G) Jack Campbell-Edmonton Oilers
(G) Darcy Kuemper-Washington Capitals
(D) Josh Manson-Colorado Avalanche
(G) Martin Jones-Seattle Kraken
(G) Ilya Samsonov-Toronto Maple Leafs
(F)Vincent Trocheck-New York Rangers
(G) Thomas Greiss-St. Louis Blues
(D) Ian Cole-Tampa Bay Lightning
(D) Brendan Smith-New Jersey Devils
(D) Justin Schultz-Seattle Kraken
(F) Curtis Lazar-Vancouver Canucks
(F) Nic Aube-Kubel-Toronto Maple Leafs
(F) Max Domi-Chicago Blackhawks
(F) Andreas Athanasiou-Chicago Blackhawks
(D) Olli Maatta-Detroit Red Wings
(G) Jaroslav Halak-New York Rangers
(F) Ilya Mikheyev-Vancouver Canucks
(D) Ben Chiarot- Detroit Red Wings
(F) Colin White-Florida Panthers
(F) Nick Bjugstad-Arizona Coyotes
(F) Frank Vatrano- Anaheim Ducks
(D) Brett Kulak-Edmonton Oilers
(F) Mason Marchment-Dallas Stars
(F) Nic Deslauriers-Philadelphia Flyers
(D) Justin Braun-Philadelphia Flyers
(F) Oskar Lindblom-San Jose Sharks
(D) Erik Gudbranson-Columbus Blue Jackets
(G) Louis Domingue-New York Rangers
(D) Erik Gustafsson-Washington Capitals
(D) Jan Rutta-Pittsburgh Penguins
(F) Andre Burakovsky-Seattle Kraken
(G) David Rittich-Winnipeg Jets
(F) David Perron-Detroit Red Wings
Confirmed Signings Before Free Agency Opened:
Heres a look at some of the confirmed signings so far:
(F)Evander Kane: Re-signed with Edmonton on four year deal.
(F)Evgeni Malkin: Re-signed with Pittsburgh on four year deal
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-Walsh