NHL Free Agency officially begins at 12 pm (ET) on Tuesday, July 1. With big name NHL free agents available like Paul Stastny, Thomas Vanek, Matt Niskanen, Ryan Miller, Christian Ehrhoff, Dan Boyle, and Jarome Iginla, we are going to be in for a pretty interesting, rumor filled day.
Today is a big day for all 30 NHL teams as they go out and try to find players that will make them better, and Cardiac Cane will be here to update you on everything that happens in 2014 NHL Free Agency.
This page will be updated with all signings, trades, rumors, and all other moves throughout the day on July 1 and beyond.
Jason Spezza – Ottawa Senators have traded Jason Spezza to the Dallas Stars for Alec Chiasson, Alex Guptill, Nicholas Paul, and a 2nd round pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, per reports. The trade is pending a trade call to the NHL.
DAL trades Alec Chiasson, Alex Guptill, Nicholas Paul and 2nd round pick in 2015 to OTT for Jason Spezza and Ludvig Karlsson. #TSN
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
Ottawa Senators – After making a huge trade involving Jason Spezza, the Ottawa Senators may be working on more trades that could get done today.
The Senators aren't done by a longshot. More trades coming today. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 1, 2014
Manny Malhotra – The Montreal Canadiens and Manny Malhotra have agreed to terms on a one-year, $850,000 contract.
As per @TSNBobMcKenzie, Montreal Canadiens sign Manny Malhotra, one year, $850k
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
Christian Ehrhoff: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Christian Ehrhoff have agreed to terms on a one-year, $4 million contract.
Christian Ehrhoff has agreed to terms on a one-year deal at $4M with PIT. #TSN #FAF
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
Edmonton Oilers: Edmonton Oilers agree to terms on multi-year contracts for both Mark Fayne and Benoit Pouliot.
Oilers sign Benoit Pouliot to five-year, $20 M deal
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
Chad Johnson: The New York Islanders and Chad Johnson have agreed to terms on a two-year contract at around $1.3 mill annually.
Chad Johnson signs with Islanders. 2 yr. approx 1.3 aav.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2014
Milan Michalek: The Ottawa Senators and Milan Michalek have agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $4 mill of AAV
Michalek re-signs in OTT. Three years with AAV of $4M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
Josh Gorges: The Montreal Canadiens have traded Josh Gorges to the Buffalo Sabres for a 2nd round draft pick in the 2015 NHL Draft.
TRADE ALERT: The #Sabres acquire defenseman Josh Gorges from @CanadiensMTL in exchange for a 2nd round pick in 2016 (acquired from @mnwild).
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 1, 2014
Justin Peters: The Washington Capitals and Justin Peters have agreed to terms on a two year contract.
TSN and @DarrenDreger report that goaltender Justin Peters gets a two-year, one-way deal in Washington.
— Michael Smith (@MichaelSmithNC) July 1, 2014
Paul Stastny: The St. Louis Blues strike gold, agree to terms with Paul Stastny.
#Blues sign Paul Stastny. 4 years, 7 mill per year.
— Cardiac Cane (@CardiacCane) July 1, 2014
Mike Cammalleri: New Jersey Devils and Mike Cammalleri agree to terms on a 5-year, $25 mill contract.
Mike Cammalleri for 5 years and 25 Million to NJD.
— Hockey Central (@SNHockeyCentral) July 1, 2014
Clayton Stoner: The Anaheim Ducks and Clayton Stoner agree to terms on a four-year deal.
Jussi Jokinen: The Florida Panthers and Jussi Jokinen agree to terms on a four-year deal.
#FlaPanthers agree to terms with Jussi Jokinen pic.twitter.com/fIHO4rEADR
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) July 1, 2014
Tom Gilbert: The Montreal Canadiens and Tom Gilbert agree to terms on a new deal.
#canadiens Tom Gilbert 2 years /$2.8M AAV #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 1, 2014
Brad Malone: The Carolina Hurricanes and Brad Malone have agreed to terms on a two-year contract.
Carolina Hurricanes come to terms with Brad Malone 2 years at $1.3M total. #TSN
— Aaron Ward (@NHL_AaronWard) July 1, 2014
Dan Boyle: The New York Rangers and Dan Boyle have agreed to terms on a two-year, $9 million deal.
Dan Boyle has signed with the New York Rangers
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
Brooks Orpik: Brooks Orpik and the Washington Capitals have agreed to terms on a 5-year contract.
Capitals gave Orpik a five-year, $27.5 million deal. Wow.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) July 1, 2014
Mike Weaver: The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed UFA Mike Weaver for one year.
CANADIENS AGREE TO TERMS ON A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH DEFENSEMAN MIKE WEAVER. SEE-> http://t.co/JNpL6MzmDR
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 1, 2014
Ryan Miller: The Vancouver Canucks have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with Ryan Miller.
Ryan Miller's deal with VAN is three years with an AAV of $6M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
Ales Hemsky: The Dallas Stars have agreed to terms with Ales Hemsky on a three-year, $12 million deal.
Dallas Stars have signed Ales Hemsky. #TSN #FAF
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) July 1, 2014
Joe Vitale: The Arizona Coyotes and Joe Vitale have agreed to terms on a three-year deal.
Joe Vitale gets a three-year deal from #coyotes.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2014
Blake Comeau and Thomas Greiss: The Pittsburgh Penguins sign G Thomas Greiss and F Blake Comeau.
PIT signs Blake Comeau to 1 year @ $700K and Thomas Greiss, one year at $1M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
Brian Gionta: The Buffalo Sabres and Brian Gionta have agreed to terms on a three-year deal.
As per @kevinoDandC, three years and $4.25 M AAV for Gionta in Buffalo
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2014
Shawn Thornton: The Florida Panthers have signed Shawn Thornton to a multi-year contract.
#Panthers add more toughness to roster with signing of Shawn Thornton. http://t.co/qkghCI15M3 #SNSigningSeason pic.twitter.com/j4Y3zHZ4tY
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 1, 2014
Mathieu Perrault: The Winnipeg Jets have signed C Mathieu Perrault.
Mathieu Perrault has signed with the #Jets.
— BetAlytics (@BetalyticsInc) July 1, 2014
Keith Aulie: The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with D Keith Aulie.
Keith Aulie's one-year deal with EDM is for $800K.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
Matt Frattin: Columbus Blue Jackets trade for Matt Frattin.
Leafs acquire Matt Frattin for Jerry D'Amigo, conditional pick.
— Hockey Central (@SNHockeyCentral) July 1, 2014
Jonas Hiller: The Calgary Flames have signed G Jonas Hiller to a two-year deal.
Flames sign G Jonas Hiller to two-year, $9-million deal.
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) July 1, 2014
Thomas Vanek: The Minnesota Wild has signed Thomas Vanek.
Who's excited!?! BREAKING: #mnwild has agreed to terms with Thomas Vanek on 3-year contract. More details coming #VanekWatch is over!
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) July 1, 2014
Stephane Robidas: The Toronto Maple Leafs sign D Stephane Robidas.
Robidas to Leafs. Working on details.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2014
Tanner Glass: Tanner Glass signs with the New York Rangers, and Dominic Moore will stay in New York.
Dominic Moore remains with NYR. Tanner Glass signs 3 x $1.45M deal with NYR.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
Brett Sutter: The former Cane signed with the Minnesota Wild today.
Brett Sutter signs 2 way deal with Minnesota Wild #TSN
— Aaron Ward (@NHL_AaronWard) July 1, 2014
Matt Moulson: Buffalo Sabres sign Matt Moulson to a 5-year, $25 million contract.
Matt Moulson signs a five-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres. #TSN #FAF #FreeAgentFrenzy
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) July 1, 2014
Anton Stralman: The Tampa Bay Lightning agree to terms with D Anton Stralman.
As per @Real_ESPNLeBrun, Stralman deal is $22.5M over 5 years, not $20M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014
Mason Raymond: The Calgary Flames have signed F Mason Raymond to a multi-year contract.
Mason Raymond is heading home -- gets a $9.5M, three-year deal from #flames.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2014
Mike Kostka: The New York Rangers agree to terms with D Mike Kostka.
OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with free agent defenseman Mike Kostka. Full release: http://t.co/TZftI5p2av pic.twitter.com/qOpdcKVcCW
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 1, 2014
T.J. Brennan: The New York Islanders have signed T.J. Brennan to a one-year, one-way deal.
#Islanders sign T.J. Brennan to a one-year contract. http://t.co/vYuAIe65fr #SNSigningSeason http://t.co/vYuAIe65fr
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 1, 2014
Brad Richards: After being bought out by the New York Rangers, Brad Richards will call Chicago home next year. He signs a one-year, $2 million contract.
1 year, $2 mil for Brad Richards to Chicago.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2014
Matt Niskanen: The Washington Capitals sign Matt Niskanen to a seven-year, $40.25 million contract.
Seven years, $40.25M for Niskanen in WSH. $5.75M AAV.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2014