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| Panthers sign Stewart for one more shot | Wednesday 7/9, 9:15 PM CT |
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The Florida Panthers have signed forward Anthony Stewart to a one-year contract, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View: Stewart, 23, is a 2003 first-round draft choice who has bounced between the NHL and AHL. Last season he played in 54 games for AHL Rochester and 26 games with the Panthers. The team views this as a make-or-break opportunity for Stewart, a talented offensive force that has failed to enjoy stable health during his time in the NHL. |
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| Gratton signed by Nashville | Wednesday 7/9, 6:35 PM CT |
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The Nashville Predators agreed to terms Wednesday with forward Josh Gratton on a one-year, two-way contract, according to the Associated Press.
Our View: The 25-year-old left winger has played 67 NHL games with Phoenix and Philadelphia, scoring three points and racking up 237 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-2, 214-pound Gratton had 26 points and 196 penalty minutes in 58 games with San Antonio and Hartford in the AHL last season. |
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| Sharks re-sign Ehrhoff | Wednesday 7/9, 6:32 PM CT |
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Defenseman Christian Ehrhoff re-signed with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, agreeing to a three-year deal worth $9.3 million, according to the Associated Press.
Our View: Ehrhoff, a German Olympian who has spent his entire NHL career with San Jose, was a restricted free agent. He had one goal and 21 assists last season in 77 games, leading the team with 108 blocked shots. Ehrhoff also played through a serious ankle injury in the postseason, recording five assists in 10 games.
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| Gorges resigns with Habs | Wednesday 7/9, 3:59 PM CT |
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The Sports Network reports that the Habs have signed defensemen Josh Gorges to a three year deal. "His reliability and solid play made him one of our most improved players," general manager Bob Gainey said. "He is a young defenseman with a very good work ethic."
Our View: At just 23, Gorges looks to improve upon last season's nine points and should see regular time in Montreal's defensive rotation. |
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| LaRose re-signs with Carolina | Wednesday 7/9, 3:34 PM CT |
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Chad LaRose has re-signed with the Hurricanes, according to the AP. The team avoided an arbitration hearing by inking him to a one-year deal, worth $875,000.
Our View: He was a member of their club that hoisted the Stanley Cup in 2006, and he reached new career highs with 11 goals and 23 points (over 58 games) last season. Two of his goals were game-winners and registered a hat trick on April 2 in a 6-2 win over the Lightning, and also scored a point in four of his last five appearances of the season. |
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| Hutchinson lands in Tampa Bay | Wednesday 7/9, 11:03 AM CT |
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Andrew Hutchinson has signed a two-year deal with the Lightning, according to the AP. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View: The defenseman is expected to add some offensive spark to the blueline for the Lightning, as he racked up 18 goals and 46 assists over 67 games in the AHL with Hartford last season. |
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| Capitals re-sign Laich | Wednesday 7/9, 9:31 AM CT |
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The Capitals have re-signed Brooks Laich to a three-year contract, according to TSN. The deal is worth $6.1 million.
Our View: Laich is a quality center as he notched 21 goals and 16 assists over 82 games in 2007-08. He scored a point in the final five games of the postseason against the Flyers, and could challenge 25 goals next season. |
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| Bogosian impressing Thrashers | Wednesday 7/9, 8:31 AM CT |
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Defenseman Zach Bogosian, who was selected third overall in the 2008 draft, is impressing the Thrashers' staff, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He scored a game-winning goal on his first day wearing a Thrashers' uniform. John Anderson said, "I think he was the best player out there today, so we're really happy with that. He had a really good stick. He was poke checking very, very well, very strong on the body. There was not a lot of hitting obviously today, but he knocked a few guys around just because of his size and strength."
Our View: If he continues to progress and turn heads through the off-season, he could potentially be penciled into the Thrashers' lineup right away. |
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| Antropov could be top center | Wednesday 7/9, 8:24 AM CT |
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Nik Antropov could be Toronto's top center next season, according to the Toronto Sun. He said, "It would take a while to get used to playing there again. I heard from my friends last week that GM Cliff Fletcher and coach Ron Wilson were talking about me at center. We'll see. A lot can happen in camp with the forward lines."
Our View: It all depends on if Mats Sundin leaves Toronto, and he may not make a decision until August. Antropov scored a career-high 26 goals last season, and would likely surpass 30 if he operates as the number one center with the club next season. |
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| Fedorov re-signs with Washington | Wednesday 7/9, 8:15 AM CT |
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Sergei Fedorov has re-signed a one-year deal with the Capitals, according to TSN. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View: He will continue to provide solid depth and leadership to the club, but can no longer be counted on to make an impact as a fantasy performer. |
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| Emery will play in Russian league | Wednesday 7/9, 8:00 AM CT |
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Ray Emery will leave the NHL to play in the new Russian Continental League next season, according to the Ottawa Sun. His contract was bought out by the Senators last month, and he has agreed to a one-year deal which could pay him in excess of $2 million plus bonuses next season with Atlant Mytishchi.
Our View: The deal is only for one season, and the 25-year-old should make another run at the NHL. He was once viewed as a future star. |
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| Penguins sign Henrich | Wednesday 7/9, 7:19 AM CT |
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The Penguins have signed prospect Adam Henrich to a one-year deal, according to the AP. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View: Henrich recorded 14 goals and 17 assists in 43 games with Norfolk of the AHL last season. He also registered 10 goals and 10 assists over 12 games with the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers.
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| Wilson re-signs with Columbus | Wednesday 7/9, 7:12 AM CT |
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Clay Wilson has re-signed a one-year deal with Columbus, according to the AP. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View: He was acquired in a trade with Anaheim last November, and contributed one goal and one assist over seven games with Columbus last season.
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| Pouliot remains with Oilers | Wednesday 7/9, 7:07 AM CT |
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Marc-Antoine Pouliot has signed a two-year extension with the Oilers, according to TSN.
Our View: The 23-year-old scored one goal and six assists over 24 games of action with the Oilers last season. |
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| Witt inks extension | Wednesday 7/9, 7:03 AM CT |
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Brendan Witt has signed a two-year extension with the Islanders worth $6 million, according to the AP. Team GM Garth Snow said, "Over the last two seasons, Brendan has been a warrior for us on the ice and a great leader off the ice. We’re thrilled to keep him in an Islanders uniform."
Our View: The enforcer scored two goals and five assists over 59 games with the club in 2007-08, to go along with 51 penalty minutes. He has little fantasy outside of PIM leagues. |
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| Boulton re-signs with Atlanta | Wednesday 7/9, 6:58 AM CT |
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Eric Boulton has re-signed with the Thrashers, according to TSN. He agreed to a two-year deal and financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View: He only scored four goals and five assists last season, but racked up 127 penalty minutes while working on the checking line. |
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