Going Five Hole: Free Agent Frenzy Day 2 Open Thread

July 2, 2008

Discuss among yourselves and post any new signings/trades/rumors.

I'll be popping in every now and then.

Going Five Hole said...: Carolina picks up former Penguin defenseman Josef Melichar: one-year contract worth $1 million.; July 2, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Going Five Hole said...: Edmonton is holding a news conference at 11:30 MST (1:30 EST) to introduce their new owner Daryl Katz and possibly a free agent signing...? Hossa?

Or maybe just Erik Cole who they acquired yesterday.

Also, rumor has it that the Canucks offered a contract to Sean Avery.

Joni Pitkanen signs a deal with Carolina a day after being traded. 4-years, $12 million; July 2, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Going Five Hole said...: Hossa to Detroit?
jesus I'm gonna be sick

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08184/894245-100.stm; July 2, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Going Five Hole said...: TSN reports Hossa to DET for 1-year, $7.4 million

interesting terms here. everyone thought a long-term deal here.; July 2, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Going Five Hole said...: Ken Holland = genius and Hockeytown can keep the Cup; July 2, 2008 at 12:49 PM
JonnyP said...: Does this mean that Ty Conklin could go to 3 Stanley Cup Finals since the lockout?; July 2, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Eric K said...: Hossa = Sellout

Pens rumored in talks with Jagr, Naslund.

Another rumor: Pens will use Hossa money to sign 2 forwards rather than just 1.; July 2, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Eric K said...: Ruutu gone-> Ottawa, 3 yrs, $3.9mil; July 2, 2008 at 4:25 PM