NHL Fee Agency

While our Boston Bruins had a relatively quiet day the rest of the NHL was booming and open for business. The Bruins did however go out and sign former Montreal Canadian Steve Begin, who will all but replace the role of Stephan Yelle. Yelle as you may remember played a key role on the penalty kill and gave the Bruins depth at the forward position. Begin is thought to be a great fit for the Bruins because of his past history with Claude Julien. The Bruins also managed to re-sign forward Byron Bitz, and Defensemen Johnny Boychuck from the Providence Bruins making them full time NHL players. In a press conference later in the day Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli said the team also had another signing that would be announced soon, he went on to say that it was not a bog splash name. When that signing is announced I will post it here.

Other big names on the move were former Detroit Red Wing Marian Hossa, who signed a 12 year 62.8 million dollar deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Another name to move was Marian Gaborik the former Minnesota Wild forward will suit up for the New York Rangers next season and Patrick Gionta the former New Jersey Devil forward just recently signed with the Montreal Canadiens. While the free agents were signing quickly the trade front remained quiet in the NHL as the Edmonton Oilers await Danny Heatley's response about whether or not he will accept the proposed trade. Heatley, one of the leagues most prolific scorers' has a full no-trade clause and has to approve a trade to any team.

For more information and updates please tune in as I will be doing my best to update this blog anytime a major signing or trade occurs.