David Clarkson to the Toronto Maple Leafs
Fantasy Impact: It wouldn’t be a Free Agent Frenzy without the Leafs doing something ridiculous. Toronto signed winger David Clarkson to a seven-year deal worth $36.75M.
Devils Sign Ryane Clowe
Fantasy Impact: The New Jersey Devils have signed winger Ryane Clowe to a five year, $24.25 million contract.
Stephen Weiss to the Detroit Red Wings
Fantasy Impact: Detroit has signed a replacement center for Valtteri Filppula on line two. Stephen Weiss comes over to the Wings after spending his entire career with the Florida Panthers - five years with an AAV of $4.9 million.
Clarke MacArthur Signs With The Ottawa Senators
Fantasy Impact: The Ottawa Senators have signed winger Clarke MacArthur to a two-year deal worth $6.5M.
Islanders Sign Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Fantasy Impact: This year's Brad Boyes is... Pierre-Marc Bouchard, whom the New York Islanders have signed as an unrestricted free agent for one year at $2 million.
Matt Cullen Viktor Stalberg, and Matt Hendricks to Nashville
Fantasy Impact: The Predators have inked speedy winger Viktor Stalberg to a four-year contract worth $3 million per season. Veteran center Matt Cullen was also signed two a two-year deal worth $3.5 million per season.
Update: Matt Hendricks has signed a four-year deal worth $1.85 million per. Gritty guy who is dynamite in the shootout.
Karri Ramo and Kris Russell to Calgary
Fantasy Impact: Calgary has its starting goaltender for this season in Karri Ramo (officially announcing a two-year contract), and they also added depth on the back end in acquiring Kris Russell from the Blues for a late pick.
Ray Emery Signs with Philadelphia Flyers
Fantasy Impact: The Philadelphia Flyers have locked up goaltender Ray Emery for one year at $1.65 million, a deal that has underrated fantasy implications.
Boyd Gordon, Andrew Ference, and Jason LaBarbera to the Edmonton Oilers
Fantasy Impact: The Oilers have stockpiled their depth at forward, defense, and in goal with a tri of free agent signings. Gordon gets $3 million per on a three year deal, while Ference was signed for four years at $3.25 million per.
Nathan Horton Signs with Columbus
Fantasy Impact: The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed winger Nathan Horton to a seven year contract with an annual cap hit of $5.3 million).