What is Salary Arbitration? Arbitration applies to restricted free agents who are unable to come to terms on a contract with their teams. It can be initiated by either the player or by his team. A team can take a player to arbitration if either:...
On a conference call this afternoon, new Coyote goalie Mike Smith discussed his move to Phoenix. Smith credited a strong relationship with Coach Dave Tippett as one of the main reasons he made the move. Smith had previously been with Tippett in Dallas and described...
The Lightning have locked up pending UFA goaltender Dwayne Roloson to a one-year, $3MM deal. The 41-year old netminder went 24-25-5 last year, with a 2.59 GAA and 4 shutouts; he split the season between the Islanders and Lightning.
Brad Richards – C – Dallas Stars 31 years old. 2010-11 Cap Hit: $7.8MM 2010-11 Stats: 28 goals, 49 assists, 77 points, +1, 24 PIM Richards is, by far, the most talented player available in this year’s free agency pool. Coming back-to-back seasons in Top 10 in league...
A summary of all off-season moves across the league: June 27 Wild get - F Darroll Powe Flyers get - 3rd-round pick (2012) June 27 Panthers get - F Tomas Kopecky (pending UFA) Blackhawks get - 7th-round pick (2012) June 25 Oilers get - F Ryan...