Daily Archives: July 1, 2014

As expected, Stralman lands in Tampa

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

It really is no shock that Anton Stralman landed in Tampa. I called it yesterday here. A team that also used their compliance buyout on Ryan Malone and re-signed Ryan Callahan and dealt for Jason Garrison needed to subtract salary. … Continue reading →

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Devils add Marty Havlat

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

Devils architect Lou Lamoriello wasn’t done on the first day of the frenzy. After signing Mike Cammalleri for five years, $25 million, he added veteran forward Marty Havlat inking him to a one-year $1.5 million deal. The 33-year old Havlat … Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign Dominic Moore, add Tanner Glass

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

In what’s best been described as a chaotic Day 1 of the Free Agent Frenzy, the Rangers at least were able to keep one player re-signing Dominic Moore for two years, $3 million. GM Glen Sather also signed forward Tanner Glass for three … Continue reading →

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Sabres trade for Gorges, sign Moulson and add Gionta

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

It’s not often the Sabres are proactive on the first day of the free agency. For once, they have a GM who isn’t afraid to roll the dice. Tim Murray not only acquired vet defenseman Josh Gorges in a trade … Continue reading →

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Rangers sign Dan Boyle, add Kosta

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

After informing Anton Stralman’s agent they were out, Rangers GM Glen Sather didn’t wait signing free agent defenseman Dan Boyle to a two-year $9 million deal. He decided it was more important to fill a void by bringing in the … Continue reading →

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Devils sign Cammalleri

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

The Devils went out and addressed a need. They signed free agent center Mike Cammalleri for five years, $25 million. The math is easy with the 32-year old vet making $5 million per season. A proven scorer, he’ll certainly help … Continue reading →

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Pouliot signs with Oilers who also add Fayne

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

Benoit Pouliot is officially a former Ranger. He signed with the Oilers for five years. I just checked capgeek.com and astonishingly, he got $20 million. Pouliot will be making $4 million per season. That’s insane. You want to talk about a … Continue reading →

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