Opening up salary cap space to possibly sign another free agent. Hartnell would have cost the team $4.75 million against the cap over the next two years. The buyout, announced Thursday, clears $3.25 million against the cap next season and $1.75 million in 2018-19. Hartnell, who becomes an unrestricted free agent, had 64 goals and 82 assists with 275 penalty minutes in 234 games with the club in three seasons. Last season he had 13 goals and 24 assists in 78 games. The No. 6 overall pick by Nashville in the 2000 draft Hartnell was, acquired by the Blue Jackets in a trade with Philadelphia in AP NHL: https://apnews.com/tag/NHLhockeyShattenkirk leads 2014. More lean crop of top NHL free agents Steve Yzerman admits that July 1 is a difficu LT day for general managers. They know they will have to overpay money and in - in years - to land free agents. The veteran GM and Hall of Fame player said the sting is worse in years like this one when there t a lot "aren" of players out "there. That T" opening up salary cap space to possibly sign another free agent. Hartnell would have cost the team $4.75 million against the cap over the next two years. The buyout, announced Thursday, clears $3.25 million against the cap next season and $1.75 million in 2018-19. Hartnell, who becomes an unrestricted free agent, had 64 goals and 82 assists with 275 penalty minutes in 234 games with the club in three seasons. Last season he had 13 goals and 24 assists in 78 games. The No. 6 overall pick by Nashville in the 2000 draft, Hartnell was acquired by the Blue Jackets in a trade with Philadelphia in 2014. — More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/tag/NHLhockeyShattenkirk leads lean crop of top NHL free agents Steve Yzerman admits that July 1 is a difficult day for general managers. They know they will have to overpay – in money and in years – to land free agents. cheap nhl wedding venues The veteran GM and Hall of Fame player said the sting is worse in years like this one, when ”there aren’t a lot of players out there.” That’s good news for defensemen Kevin Shattenkirk and Trevor Daley, forwards Alexander Radulov, Justin Williams and Nick Bonino, and goaltenders Brian Elliott and Jonathan Bernier. They are going to get paid. The salary cap rising to $75 million, holes to fill on teams around the league and a relatively shallow pool of talent pretty much guarantees it. And once free agency begins on Saturday, a few veterans could surprisingly be free to sign anywhere, too. Not long ago, it seemed a sure thing that the Sharks would bring back Joe Thornton, the Coyotes would extend Shane Doan and the Panthers would re-sign Jaromir Jagr. Now all could be going elsewhere along with Patrick Marleau after 19 seasons in San Jose. Greybeard defenseman Andrei Markov and winger Jarome Iginla are two big names worth watching along with potential young bargain forwards like Sam Gagner and Jordan Weal. Here are some things to watch when free agency begins: BIG MONEY Shattenkirk at 28 is looking at a long-term, lucrative deal after leading all pending unrestricted free agents with 56 points last season. Even an inconsistent postseason with the Capitals shouldn’t damage his value, though the New Rochelle, New York, native is looking to be a No. 1 defenseman and might also prioritize location. If Montreal lets Radulov test the market following a 54-point season, the 30-year-old Russian will almost certainly get a raise off a $5.75 million, one-year deal he signed to return to the NHL. In a weak defenseman market, Daley is drawing significant interest and could get paid well even at 33 after contributing to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles with the Pittsburgh Penguins. On the younger side, Washington’s Karl Alzner (28), Buffalo’s Dmitry Kulikov (26) and Calgary’s Michael Stone (27) could be in the same spot with plenty of leverage. ”It’s my first real taste of what the NHL is like, so we’ll see how it happens,” Alzner said. And what about Williams? The 2014 playoff MVP had 100 points combined the past two seasons with Washington and wants to win the Cup for a fourth time. Mr. Game 7’s value is still sky high despite being 7-1 now in Game 7 based on his career renaissance and reputation for scoring and contributing in important moments. ”My drive is there – it’s always there,” Williams said. ”I think the majority of people saw that this year and I don’t think it’s something I’m ever going to lose.” OLD GUARD Jagr would by far be the oldest free agent.
At 45, followed by Doan and Penguins center Matt Cullen at 40, Iginla at 39, Markov and Senators winger Chris Neil at and Thornton and Marleau 38, at 37. Hockey might be a young man s game but it ", would be surprising if several of those seasoned vets don t get multiyear deals. The oldest 'established goalie available is 36-year-old Ryan Miller, who could share starting duties somewhere, likely in the Western Conference. MUSICAL GOALIES Trades over the past several weeks dried up what could ve been an intriguing market" as Calgary got Mike Smith Arizona got, Antti Raanta, Dallas got Ben Bishop, Carolina got Scott Darling and expansion Vegas got Marc-Andre Fleury. Philadelphia. Winnipeg and Buffalo are in the market for help, with Bernie R, Elliott and former Flyers starter Steve Mason among the top options. The Rangers, Bruins, Ducks, and Kings are looking for backups, and the likes of Chad Johnson, Keith Kinkaid and Darcy Kuemper are out there. Goalies won t come cheap considering ", the Or at 45, followed by Doan and Penguins center Matt Cullen at 40, Iginla at 39, Markov and Senators winger Chris Neil at 38, and Thornton and Marleau at 37. Hockey might be a young man’s game, but it would be surprising if several of those seasoned vets don’t get multiyear deals. The oldest established goalie available is 36-year-old Ryan Miller, who could share starting duties somewhere, Detroit Red Wings jerseys wholesale likely in the Western Conference. MUSICAL GOALIES Trades over the past several weeks dried up what could’ve been an intriguing market as Calgary got Mike Smith, Arizona got Antti Raanta, Dallas got Ben Bishop, Carolina got Scott Darling and expansion Vegas got Marc-Andre Fleury. Philadelphia, Winnipeg and Buffalo are in the market for help, with Bernier, Elliott and former Flyers starter Steve Mason among the top options. The Rangers, Bruins, Ducks, and Kings are looking for backups, and the likes of Chad Johnson, Keith Kinkaid and Darcy Kuemper are out there. Goalies won’t come cheap, considering the Ottawa Senators signed backup Mike Condon to a $7.2 million, three-year deal that has an annual cap hit of $2.4 million. BARGAINS A year ago, Florida signed Jonathan Marchessault to a $1.5 million, two-year deal and the forward scored 30 goals. Columbus signed Sam Gagner for $650,000 and he had 50 points. Arizona signed Radim Vrbata for $1 million and he put up 55 points. Gagner and Vrbata are free agents once again and will be more expensive this time around. This year’s bargain-basement favorites are Weal, fellow forwards Dennis Rasmussen, Beau Bennett and Brandon Pirri, and defensemen Nikita Nesterov and Jakub Kindl. Even Nail Yakupov, the top pick in 2012, and Mikhail Grigorenko could pay dividends at cheap prices as they’ll be just 24 next season. Weal is an unrestricted free agent at 25, had eight goals in just 23 NHL games last season and was considered a potential top-six forward for the Flyers. Instead, he will likely test the market and fill a substantial role for another team. — Follow Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SWhyno — More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/tag/NHLhockeyNHL Free Agency: Top Unrestriced Free Agent Forwards NHL Free Agency: With an abundant of UFA’s out there, this time of year will be even more interesting than past years. Here are just a few of the stand out UFA’s teams will consider heading into free agency speculations.NHL Free Agency: Another lovely time of the year is among us, July 1st, where UFA’s roam the free agency market and teams begin to engage in contract talks. For some, it only means a contract extension with their current team, but for others, it can mean a new city, team, teammates, coaching staff, gear, trainers, neighbors, etc. This is the time of the year where teams are trying to fill their roster with that one key piece and often look to the UFA’s on the market to get the job done.More from Puck ProseNHL Free Agency: Best Remaining Free Agents40w agoDennis Seidenberg Seeks NHL Contract After Buyout41w agoAnaheim Ducks D Hampus Lindholm: Expect a Bridge Deal44w agoRestricted Free Agents Still Looking For a Contract44w agoJimmy Vesey Makes Decision, Signs with New York Rangers44w agoRed Wings sign D Trevor Daley to $9.5 million, 3-year deal DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings didn’t make the playoffs this year for the first time since 1990 for many reasons. Lackluster defense might have topped the list. Detroit tried to address that weakness in the opening hour of free agency Saturday, signing Trevor.
Daley to a $9.5 million, three-year contract and Luke Witkowski with a $1.5 million two-year deal. As headed into free "we agency, one of the areas we really wanted to address was our blue line Red Wings general manager," Ken Holland acknowledged. "We felt we had to do something. Daley helped the Pittsburgh Penguins" repeat as Stanley Cup champions last month, adding five points in during the playoffs. He 21 games had six points during last year s Championship run. The 33-year-old "Daley has 78 goals and 278 points in his 13-year career, spending much of it with the Dallas Stars before playing for Chicago and Pittsburgh the past two seasons. He said having the Red Wings reach out to him, expressing he was a priority, and hearing Their plans to get back into the playoffs sold him on moving to the Motor City. "Ever since I" ve been in this league, Detroit has set the mark for what a team should be Daley said. The 27-year-old, "Witkowski played in a career-high games last year for the e 34 Daley to a $9.5 million, three-year contract and Luke Witkowski with a $1.5 million, two-year deal. ”As we headed into free agency, one of the areas we really wanted to address was our blue line,” Red Wings general manager Ken Holland acknowledged. ”We felt we had to do something.” Daley helped the Pittsburgh Penguins repeat as Stanley Cup champions last month, adding five points in 21 games during the playoffs. He had six points during last year’s championship run. The 33-year-old Daley has 78 goals and 278 points in his 13-year career, spending much of it with the Dallas Stars before playing for Chicago and Pittsburgh the past two seasons. He said having the Red Wings reach out to him, expressing he was a priority, and hearing their plans to get back into the playoffs sold him on moving to the Motor City. ”Ever since I’ve been in this league, Detroit has set the mark for what a team should be,” Daley said. The 27-year-old Witkowski played in a career-high 34 games last year for the Tampa Bay Lightning and had four points. He played at Western Michigan for current Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill and with Detroit defenseman Danny DeKeyser. ”Me and Danny were partners for three years, and roommates for one,” Witkowski said. ”I think we complemented each other really well.” The Red Wings were interested in Witkowski because he brings an element of toughness they lack. Detroit Red Wings Alex Delvecchio jersey ”It’s not only fighting,” Holland said. ”It’s making the other team know it’s going to be a tough night.” — More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/tag/NHLhockeyCaptain returns: Sabres land Pominville in trade with Wild BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) As pleased as Jason Pominville was upon hearing he was returning to the Buffalo Sabres, it was nothing compared to the excitement of his son, Jayden. ”My little guy already has his (Sabres) jersey on right now,” Pominville said Friday, shortly after the former Sabres captain and defenseman Marco Scandella were acquired in a trade with Minnesota. ”My little kid said, `You’re going to have a chance to play with Jack Eichel.’ So he’s pumped.” Traded to the Wild in April 2013 when Buffalo began a purge of veteran players, Pominville rejoins the rebuilding Sabres and a youth movement that includes Eichel, their star second-year center. At 30, Pominville provides veteran leadership to an underachieving team that lacked accountability last season. Scandella, meanwhile, fills an immediate need on a revamped defense that added Nathan Beaulieu in a trade two weeks ago. The Wild addressed needs of their own by freeing up salary cap space and filling forward roles by acquiring speedy play-maker Tyler Ennis and adding a physical presence in Marcus Foligno. ”It just wasn’t realistic that we were going to be able to bring our team back as it was constituted at the end of last year and into next season,” Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher said. ”I think we checked a few boxes with the trade today.” The teams also swapped 2018 draft picks, with Minnesota picking up a third-round selection in exchange for a fourth-round pick in a trade struck a day before the NHL’s free-agency period opens. Scandella was the key addition for Buffalo, which is undergoing an offseason transformation under new general manager Jason Botterill and first-time coach Phil Housley. Scandella is a puck-moving defenseman, who is responsible in his own zone and has shown a capacity to log 20 or more.