The Philadelphia Flyers didn’t make any big splash in free agency, but their captain decided to make headlines himself. Talk about taking matters into your own hands. [Ottawa Sun]
The Penguins made a few moves yesterday, but it still didn’t really make them a better team. [Inside Pittsburgh Sports]
There has long been a notion that the Washington Capitals are obsessed with their media-fueled rival in Pittsburgh. I guess if you can’t beat them, become them. [Penn Live]
Now we don’t have to wonder anymore. Alex Ovechkin will play on the right wing. [NBC Washington]
The Vancouver Canucks were supposed to be rebuilding, but they decided to sign a veteran goalie who is desperate to win instead. [Globe and Mail]
A closer look at the Kesler trade. [Straight.com]
Jason Spezza is now a member of the Dallas Stars, who just keep getting stronger. [Macleans.ca]
A couple of Montreal Canadiens vets are now members of the Buffalo Sabres. [Too Many Men on the Site]
The Blackhawks get that depth center they have been searching for. [Times Colonist]
As expected, Thomas Vanek was signed by the Minnesota Wild. [NHL]
The Colorado Avalanche wanted to slow things down so they brought in Jarome Iginla. [CTV]
Unable to come to terms with the Avs, Paul Stastny signed on the St. Louis Blues. [Yahoo Sports]
The Calgary Flames did good signing Jonas Hiller and Mason Raymond. But then there was the Deryk Engelland contract. [Matchsticks and Gasoline]
And finally, sad news that legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret is fighting cancer. [Puck Daddy]