Confirmed Signing with Link: 2017-18 Free Agency Thread

[Big McLargehuge]

It appears the Penguins have finally signed their final RFA, Jean-Sebastien Dea.

Credit to cheesedanish87 on the Pens board.

 

[caley]

It appears the Penguins have finally signed their final RFA, Jean-Sebastien Dea.

Credit to cheesedanish87 on the Pens board.

Now confirmed

 

[caley]

Panthers invite 30-year-old Russian d-man Oleg Belov to training camp.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/on-frozen-pond/article168361872.html

 

[Elche1975]

Panthers invite 30-year-old Russian d-man Oleg Belov to training camp.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/on-frozen-pond/article168361872.html

Could it be a mistake and its Nikolai Belov and not Oleg Belov?

 

[belair]

Beauchemin to Ducks official per NHLRadio. 1year/$1m+bonuses

 

[uncleben]

Could it be a mistake and its Nikolai Belov and not Oleg Belov?

I thought it was Anton Beloved, first I heard, tbh

 

[caley]

Could it be a mistake and its Nikolai Belov and not Oleg Belov?

The article says "Nikolai Belov" and Oleg Belov is 44 years old, so either they corrected the article or I was beset by some eclipse-inspired madness.

 

[caley]

Brittain was under contract to Florida last season.

 

[caley]

 

[caley]

Hughes was under contract to the Rangers last season.

 

[caley]

Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has signed goaltender Michael Garteig to a one-year American Hockey League contract.

http://www.uticacomets.com/news/detail/comets-sign-goaltender-michael-garteig

Garteig split last year between Utica and Alaska of the ECHL while under contract to Vancouver.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

 

[The Jersey Number]

Detroit Red Wings RFA property F Colin Campbell has been re-signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) to a 2-year contract. Detroit still holds his rights for one more season.

http://theahl.com/griffins-re-sign-campbell-for-two-years

 

[Tretyak 20]

Drew Stafford is now showing up on the Devils website roster for '17 - '18.

 

[caley]

Drew Stafford is now showing up on the Devils website roster for '17 - '18.

Greg Wyshynski is saying it's a confirmed signing, not a PTO.

 

[Joey Bones]

Confirmed

 

[caley]

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed defenceman Brett Kulak to a one year, two-way contract.

AAV: NHL $650,000

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flames-sign-brett-kulak/c-290786656?tid=282300716

 

[Kent Nilsson]

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flames-sign-brett-kulak/c-290786656?tid=282300716

I remember Flames fans using terms such "beast" and "stud" referring to this guy.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

I remember Flames fans using terms such "beast" and "stud" referring to this guy.

He's a fine prospect with a balanced skillset and excellent skating. He was severely underutilized despite being one of our best D last year in a limited role. Hopefully next year he is given ice time based on merit. I personally see him as similar to guys like Dumoulin on the Penguins, Martinez on the Kings, or Klefbom on the Oilers, and I hope he spends 80+ games getting regular NHL minutes alongside Stone.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Calgary Dinos 2017-18 WHL recruits:

G – Jordan Papirny / Edmonton, Alta. / Swift Current Broncos
D – Colton Bobyk / Red Deer, Alta. / Red Deer Rebels
D – Shaun Dosanjh / Richmond, B.C. / Portland Winterhawks
D – Ryan Gagnon / Quesnel, B.C. / Victoria Royals
D – Aaron Irving / Edmonton, Alta. / Everett Silvertips
F – Matt Alfaro / Calgary, Alta. / Lethbridge Hurricanes
F – Graham Black* / Regina, Sask. / Swift Current Broncos
F – Tyler Coulter / Brandon, Man. / Brandon Wheat Kings
F – Ryan Graham / Calgary, Alta. / Swift Current Broncos
F – Trent Lofthouse^ / Surrey, B.C. / Vancouver Giants
F – Riley Sheen / Edmonton, Alta. / Red Deer Rebels
F – Josh Uhrich / Rosetown, Sask. / Seattle Thunderbirds
F – Tim Vanstone / Swift Current, Sask. / Prince Albert Raiders

*Red shirt for 2017-18
^Transfer from University of Regina

http://whl.ca/article/whl-powers-cw-dinos-boast-enviable-depth-with-new-recruitment-class

Black to school.

Credit to Tracey Lake @trace_1114

 

[mcpw]

Shane Doan retires http://arizonasports.com/story/649795/arizona-coyotes-great-shane-doan-retires/

 

[caley]

Pochiro, who was under contract to Edmonton last year, is the answer to the trivia question: Who did Edmonton get back in return for Nail Yakupov?

 

[caley]

The Orlando Solar Bears have agreed to terms with defenseman Nolan Valleau for the 2017-18 season.
The Solar Bears are the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs and the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies.

http://www.echl.com/valleau-inks-deal-solar-bears

Valleau was under contract to Chicago last season.

 

[caley]

Per Elite Prospects, D Michael Kostka, who began last year with Binghamton while under contract to Ottawa before midseason trade saw him finish the season with Stockton after being traded to Calgary, has signed with Skelleftea of the SHL.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Was under contract with Montreal.