Archive for July 1st, 2009

According to Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Minnesota Wild have signed free agent forward Martin Havlat and may add forward Saku Koivu tomorrow. Havlat and the Wild agreed to a six-year, $30 million contract late Wednesday night. The… »

The New York Rangers and winger Marian Gaborik have agreed to a five-year, $37.5 million contract. The 27-year-old will earn $7.5 million per season. Gaborik has played his entire career with the Minnesota Wild scoring 437 points in 502 career… »

Another free agent, another signing in Montreal. The Montreal Canadiens and free agent winger Brian Gionta agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract today. The winger joins former New Jersey Devils teammate Scott Gomez and recently signed… »

The Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Mathieu Garon have agreed to a two-year, $2.4 million contract. Garon split last season between Edmonton and Pittsburgh, winning a Stanley Cup as the back-up goaltender for the Penguins. The 31-year-old is… »

Today is the start of free agency and as a way to condense the news stories, NHL Intel will offer a morning, afternoon, and evening version of quick hits. This evening’s quick hits involve Ian Laperriere and more. Refresh the page for… »

Forward Sami Pahlsson and the Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to a three-year, $7.95 million contract. The 31-year-old Pahlsson split last season between the Anaheim Ducks and the Chicago Blackhawks. Pahlsson had a down year last season scored just… »

The Nashville Predators and forward Steve Sullivan agreed to a two-year contract worth $7.5 million today. After missing the entire 2007-08 season and half of the 2008-09 season, Sullivan admirably came back and scored 32 points in 41 games with Nashville last… »

The Toronto Maple Leafs have landed one of the top defensemen on the free agent market signing Mike Komisarek to a five-year, $22.5 million contract. The deal will pay an average of $4.5 million per season. Komisarek has been in discussions all day with the New York… »

The Minnesota Wild and defenseman Greg Zanon agreed to a three-year deal today. The deal is worth a total of $5.2 million. The 28-year-old Zanon is one of the more underrated defenseman in the league who is smart, blocks shots, and plays a strong physical… »

The busy Montreal Canadiens continue filling their roster via free agency agreeing to a five-year contract with forward Mike Cammalleri. The deal is worth $6 million per season. Cammalleri is expected to fill an offensive void created by the depature… »