-Washington Re-signs Sergei Fedorov (TSN): Fedorov looked rejuvenated playing in Washington, not quite like the Fedorov of old, but at least a fair sight better than the Fedorov of Anaheim, or Columbus. He also badmouthed Columbus for playing a boring style of hockey that stilted creativity. His new contract with Washington will pay him $4 million over the course of next season. For Federov, 38, this could be his last NHL contract. One has to imagine the temptation to return to Russia for more than market value must be getting too good to ignore.
-Ray Emery signs in Russia (TSN): Ray Emery has signed a one-year deal with Atlant Mytishchi of the new Continental Hockey League (KHL). The deal is believed to be in excess of $2 million for this season, plus bonuses. Emery's agent, J.P. Barry said that just three teams contacted his client, with Atlanta making the best offer, but Emery did not want to play as a backup, feeling the best situation for him is to play starting goalie minutes.
-Washington re-signs Brooks Laich (Washington Post): Laich had a breakout season for the Caps last year, with 21 goals and 37 points. It is a 3-year deal worth $6.2 million.
-San Jose re-signs Marcel Goc (Per his NHLPA page): $775k for next season. I'm a little surprised Goc was re-signed, I thought he was a prime candidate to be dealt to make room.
-Nashville signs Josh Gratton (Predators.com): Gratton only played one NHL game last season with the Phoenix Coyotes, putting up five penalty minutes in that one game before being dealt to the NY Rangers, and spending the rest of the season in the AHL. Gratton has 237 PIM in 67 career NHL games.
-Montreal re-signs Josh Gorges (Sportsnet): 3 year deal averaging $1.1 million per season. Gorges had a breakout season with Montreal last year.
-Pittsburgh re-signs Connor James (Faceoff Factor): He has NHL-level speed, but the rest of his game is AHL level. He will help the Penguins minor league affiliate in Wilkes-Barre attempt to win the Calder Cup after being runners-up last season, just like their parent club.
-Carolina re-signs Chad LaRose (Carolina Hurricanes.com): LaRose had a career high 11 goals and 23 points last season. He'll make $875k next year.
-Florida forward Anthony Stewart accepts Qualifying Offer (Florida Panthers.com ): After three pro seasons, time is running out on the former first round draft pick. This is likely Stewart's make or break season with the Panthers.
-San Jose re-signs Christian Ehrhoff (Sharks.com): Financial terms undisclosed, though it's rumored to be 3 year, $9.3 million. Ehrhoff's a guy who's been on the brink of being a contributing offensive defenceman for the past three seasons. He managed 23 minutes a night in the playoffs this past season, despite playing on an injured ankle.
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