Free Agency Rolls On

by Ryan Fancey on July 1, 2011 in Free Agency, Signings (Free Agency) - 1,076 Comments

Some developments for everyone to discuss;

The Leafs have reportedly met with the Richards camp and presented their offer. More teams on the way, including the LA Kings and Buffalo Sabres. The Kings have brought their entire organization by the sounds of things; President and GM Lombardi, coaches, and ownership.

In the world of bizarre news, Jaromir Jagr has signed with the Philadelphia Flyers, as per McKenzie and numerous other sources.

Also, Scottie Upshall has signed with the Florida Panthers for four years at 14 million (3.5 cap hit)

Few Leafs related tidbits; they’re still in the mix for Max Talbot, and Tim Brent has just signed a deal with the Carolina Hurricanes for two years.

Per McKenzie, Ed Jovanovski signs with the Panthers on a four year deal.

And obviously worth noting, Stamkos and the Lightning  aren’t close on a deal, he can now sign an offer sheet.

Colorado have made a pretty substantial move, trading 1st and 2nd round picks to the Capitals for Semyon Varlamov. Tough break, Avalanche fans.

TSN now reporting that Richards has been meeting with Kings for over two hours. And the New York Rangers will have the chance to match or exceed any deal that’s presented throughout the day. It’s clear the Rangers are the front-runners.

Max Talbot signs in Philadelphia, five years for 9 million.

Few more updates;

Former Leafs Ponikarovsky and Giguere have signed deals with the Hurricanes and Avalanche, respectively.

Michael Ryder heads to Dallas for two years on a 3.5 mill cap hit, and Ville Leino signs a mammoth 27 million dollar deal for six years in Buffalo.

Thankfully the Leafs dodged that Leino deal, as they were expected to make a push to sign him.

More updates as they become available.

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