Tomorrow the UFA market opens, and all 30 teams will be looking to jump into the free agent frenzy, here is the latest...
Lidstrom has signed a two year deal with the Detroit Red Wings, at 7.6 million dollars per season. I am surprised at the amount, as it was heavily rumoured that Lidstrom would come cheaper for the Wings, in hopes the Red Wings could use the extra money to add to this team.
Tie Domi and Bill Guerin have both been waived by their teams (Toronto and Dallas), and Travis Green and Shawn McEachren have both been waived by Boston. All four players will be bought out by the end of the day, as will Ed Belfour, and I'm sure a few others.
The Leafs and Florida are closing in on a deal that will send Gary Roberts back to Toronto. Expect that to be done by the end of the day.
Don't forget Chris Pronger, many believe he could be dealt before midnight tonight, as could several players such as Nabokov, Giguere, and Havlat.
Chara will test the free agent market, and LA apparently is very interested in him.
The Leafs are said to be ready to make offers to McKee, Elias and Arnott when they become Unrestricted Free Agents tomorrow.
The Sedin Twins re-signed with Vancouver today, each signing a three year, 10.75 million dollar deal. Is Anson Carter next for Vancouver?
The Devils, Rangers and Flyers are all not expected to be major players in this season's UFA market. All three would love to get a solid, puck-moving defenseman, though none can afford the big names such as Jovo and Chara.
Edmonton has yet to re-sign Roloson, Pisani,Peca, Samsonov, Spacek and several others, including their coach! With Pronger on his way out, things in Edmonton do not look good.
Roenick has said that Toronto and Ottawa are the two Canadian teams he would most like to play for
Brian Leetch will not be offered a contract by the Bruins. Reports have the Leafs, Rangers, Wild, and Kings interested if they can get him at the right price.
Some site news for you, the UFA preview I did with Blueline radio is now available in our Downloads section at Hockeyleaks.com, I see many of you have already checked it out, but if you haven't, give it a listen!
