Andy Strickland of ESPN 1380 is reporting that the New York Islanders have signed free agent forward Doug Weight to a new Contract. One year contract worth 1.75 million dollars plus bonuses.
Sportsnet is reporting that free agent Defenseman Ron Hainsey is joining the Atlanta thrashers. The Deal is reportedly for 5 years worth 22.5 million dollars.
On Wednesday afternoon The Pittsburgh Penguins have made Center Evgeni Malkin's 5 year deal OFFICIAL at a Press Conference. The Deal is similar to that of superstar Sidney Crosby.
After being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes on July 1st in exchange for forward Eric Cole, D-man Joni Pitkanen has signed a new 3 year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes worth an average of 4 million dollars per year.Pitkanen Was an RFA.
Andy Strickland of ESPN 1380 is reporting that the Vancouver Canucks have signed veteran goalie Curtis Sanford to a 1 year deal. Sanford will act as a veteran/capable backup to Roberto Luongo.The Contract will be worth 650,000 dollars.
After being acquired by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday for a 6th round pick Janne Niskala has made his stay with the Lightning Offical. Niskala has signed a 1 year deal. No other details are available as of yet.
According to sources close to Curtis Glencross the Calgary Flames will pick up this free agent forward. The deal is reportedly 3 years at 3.2 million over the 3 years. The Deal will be announced sometime on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Flyers have resigned defenseman Randy Jones to a new 2 year contract that will pay him 2.5 million in the first year(2008-09) and 3 million in the second year(2009-10).2.75 million will be the Salary Cap Hit.
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