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).
Mike Ribeiro to the Arizona (Phoenix) Coyotes
Fantasy Impact: The Arizona Arizona Coyotes have signed veteran center Mike Ribeiro to a contract. The term: four years and a cap hit of $5.5 million per (with a partial NMC/NTC). Fair dollar figure and term for one of the better free agents.
Daniel Alfredsson to Detroit
Fantasy Impact: Daniel Alfredsson has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
Horcoff Traded to the Dallas Stars
Fantasy Impact: The Edmonton Oilers have traded center Shawn Horcoff to Dallas in exchange for Philip Larsen and a late round draft pick.
Keith Ballard signs with Minnesota
Fantasy Impact: Minnesota has signed mobile defenseman Keith Ballard to a two-year contract worth $1.5 million per season.