Washington defenseman Mike Green parlayed an 18 goal, 56 point season into a four-year deal worth approximately $5.25 million per year. The move came just hours before the free agency market opens at noon EST today.
In other free agency news several teams have re-signed RFA’s or UFA’s before they hit the market. To date the Calgary Flames have re-signed Daymond Langkow, Eric Nystrom, Curtis McElhinney and Craig Conroy while the Ottawa Senators kept Chris Kelly from hitting the market. Nashville signed potential RFA starting netminder Dan Ellis, the San Jose Sharks have re-upped Jeremy
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Some of the biggest free agency news has taken place in Tampa Bay where the club traded for the rights of Vaclav Prospal from Philadelphia, Brian Rolston from Minnesota and Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts from Pittsburgh. With the exception of Rolston, all the acquired players have been signed by the Lightning.
The signing of Green was essential to the Capitals who are looking to support NHL MVP Alexander Ovechkin with an upgraded roster in an attempt to advance further in the playoffs. The signing of Green was essential as he is one of top scoring defensemen in the NHL.
“Mike has developed into an impact defenceman in the short time since we drafted him, and he will be a key part of our team moving forward,” said Capitals vice president and general manager George McPhee to a TSN.CA staff member. “We look forward to his further contributions as we continue to improve the hockey club.”
Stay tuned to PHN during the day as we update further signings and developments.
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