2017 Free agency thread.

Wilson signs six-year contract with Capitals
Forward gets $5.17 million per season, was restricted free agent...



The 24-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, had NHL career highs in goals (14), assists (21) and points (35) in 72 games last season. He had 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) in 21 Stanley Cup Playoff games to help the Capitals win the Stanley Cup for the first time.

"Tom is an invaluable member of our team and we are pleased that he will play a great part in our foreseeable future," general manager Brian MacLellan said. "Tom is a unique player in this league. At 24 years of age, he has an impressive amount of experience and we believe that he will only continue to grow and improve as a player. With his ability to play in virtually any game situation, teams need players like Tom in order to succeed in the NHL."

Washington selected Wilson in the first round (No. 16) of the 2012 NHL Draft. He has 104 points (35 goals, 69 assists) in 391 NHL games and 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 62 playoff games. (NHL.com)

 

Too much and too long.

 

I like him, but I have to agree. Mega contract for average points. I get he brings way more than points, but still, kinda awkward deal.

 

Skjei agrees to six-year contract with Rangers
Defenseman avoids arbitration hearing, was restricted free agent...

The 24-year-old defenseman had 25 points (four goals, 21 assists) in 82 games with the Rangers last season.

"I think I'll play a few more minutes this year," Skjei said this month before agreeing on his contract. "I'll try to bring the best I can bring to the table. ... All the younger guys have a chance to step up. We have a lot of guys that can really prove themselves this year, and I'm excited for that."

The Rangers selected Skjei in the first round (No. 28) of the 2012 NHL Draft. He has 64 points (nine goals, 55 assists) in 169 NHL games and seven points (four goals, three assists) in 17 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

New York has an arbitration hearing scheduled with center Kevin Hayes on Aug. 2, and with center Ryan Spooner on Aug. 4. Forward Jimmy Vesey avoided arbitration when he agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Rangers on July 17. (NHL.com)

 

It’s always nice to see the Craps and BlueSkirts overpaying for mediocre players.

 

Dirtiest hit in Wilson’s infamous career will be his cap hit.

 

Sens avoid arbitration with Mark Stone
They signed him to a one-year, $7.35 million contract on Friday.

 

Senators’ Cody Ceci awarded $4.3 million deal in arbitration
Ceci has logged 23 minutes a night in each of the past two seasons.

 

Senators could trade Karlsson, Stone and Duchesne this season. All pending UFAs next summer and it looks like they’ll be front runners for the right to Lose for Hughes.

I didn’t realize Stone had 62 points in only 58 games for that shithole team. I’d take him over Duchesne.

 

Karlsson signs one-year contract with Golden Knights
Restricted free agent center will earn $5.25 million, avoids arbitration hearing



William Karlsson signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, avoiding an arbitration hearing.

The 25-year-old center scored an NHL career-high 43 goals (third in the NHL) last season and finished with 78 points in 82 regular-season games. Entering 2017-18, he had scored 18 goals in 183 NHL games and never had more than nine in a season.

Karlsson, whose arbitration hearing was scheduled for Saturday, can become a restricted free agent July 1, 2019.

"This is a fair deal and I'm glad it's done," Karlsson told the Golden Knights website. "It's a relief and now we can focus on the season ahead.

"... I love playing in Vegas. I couldn't imagine playing anywhere else. I'm hoping we can work out a long-term deal and I'll be here for my whole career."
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I wonder why they wouldn't lock him down for a few years. Wild Bill was a good player for the Knights...

 

Gibson signs eight-year contract extension with Ducks
Goaltender could have been restricted free agent after this season

I was kinda shocked at this... seems like a huge gamble.

 

Smith signs one-year contract with Stars after arbitration decision
Forward will earn $720,000, was restricted free agent



The 24-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, had an arbitration hearing in Toronto on Wednesday. The arbitrator had 48 hours to render a decision.

Smith, who had 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 46 games for the Stars last season, can become a restricted free agent July 1, 2019, and would be eligible for arbitration again.

Selected by Dallas in the fourth round (No. 104) of the 2012 NHL Draft, Smith has 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 63 NHL games.

 

im a big John Gibson guy, I think he left money on the table to get the deal done early. although 8 years is a ton for that position.
Guy just got married too.

 

He definitely went with instant security and with a new family, who can really blame him?

W(in)TF is Matty doing up at 5 effin' 30 in the morning? Did you find my stash?

 

hahaa, i may have had a little help that night.
whoTF am i kidding, i was up early with the little goonster.

 

i dont like the self quote but I mentioned above Ottawa a possible front runner for the right to pick Jack Hughes.
Ottawa dealt their 1st to Colorado for Duchesne.
Ottawa might lose Duchesne, Karlsson and Stone for nothing and then not even get to use what could/should be a top 5 pick.
TB, Toronto, Boston, Fla, and now Id say Buffalo joining the conversation of divisional teams that should ragdoll the Sens all season.

 

Dvorak signs six-year contract extension with Coyotes
22-year-old center could have been restricted free agent July 1...

Chosen by the Coyotes in the second round (No. 58) of the 2014 NHL Draft, Dvorak had 37 points (15 goals, 22 assists) in 78 games last season, his second in the NHL. Dvorak has 70 points (30 goals, 40 assists) in 156 NHL games.

Financial terms undisclosed...

 

Dylan Larkin signs a five year extension with the Red Wings. $6.1 per year for 5 years. $30.5 million smackaroons. I think this is good term and value.

 

Its about time they got that done... glad it happened before camp. Good deal.

 

Christian Dvorak's deal is $4.45 for 6 years, $26.7 total. Nice coin for the 2d rounder in 2014. He has 70 pts (30 goals) in 156 career NHL games.