Why wait until July 1st? Read now where Marian Hossa, Brian Campbell, Jaromir Jagr, Mats Sundin, Ryan Malone, Sean Avery and all the other big free agents are going to sign when free agency kicks off in less than a week.
Original Story: http://takingonefortheteam.blogspot.com/....

What will the New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins be up to come July 1st? Will the Flyers be able to keep their young talent? How many players will the Penguins manage to keep in tow? Who will the Rangers overpay this year? Will   more...
Original Story: http://takingonefortheteam.blogspot.com/....

It hasn't been officially announced yet, but several reports have surfaced that the Flyers have signed restricted free agent Jeff Carter to a 3 year, 15 million dollar deal. While this removes the possibility of losing Carter to another team this off-season, 5 million a year for a player who has   more...
Original Story: http://allthingsphillysports.blogspot.co....

by Mike JackYesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed winger, Niklas Hagman, defenseman, Jeff Finger and goaltender Curtis Joseph on the first day of the NHL free agent signing period.Coach Ron Wilson has said Hagman will most likely play on a checking line with Jamal Mayers who was acquired in a   more...
Original Story: http://www.epiccarnival.com/2008/07/hagm....

The news coming out of Canada is the Flyers and Jeff Carter have agreed on a three-year deal worth around $15 Million. Carter was slated to become a Group 2 free agent on July 1 and with the NHL draft beginning Friday night there were thoughts Carter might be traded. But Carter seemed to pass up   more...
Original Story: http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2008/06/20....

The Philadelphia Flyers are still trying to figure out a way to keep last years intact and improve. That task is going to be a lot harder then most Flyers fans would think. The salary cap currently stands at $55 million for next season. To be able to keep the Big Three free agents and sign a top   more...
Original Story: http://mysportsrumors.com/blog/2008/06/1....

A preview of the Islanders' free agency chances.
Original Story: http://www.nyhockeyrivalry.com/2008/06/i....

The 2008 NHL Entry Draft will begin on Friday and the Flyers unlike last year pick late in the first round. The Fly guys seem to have a nice young group of forwards and defensemen who may be ready to contribute in years to come. One glaring weakness in the Flyers farm system is goaltending. During   more...
Original Story: http://usandthemphilly.blogspot.com/2008....

With just a few days to go before the July 1st opening of the free agency market, the Penguins have so far failed to complete any of their post-season priorities. It was no secret that the Penguins wanted to lock up a long-term deal with Marian Hossa, re-sign Brooks Orpik, and tender a trade prior   more...
Original Story: http://nhlpens.com/penguins-limp-towards....

Streit from Montreal comes the veteran Swiss. Now, is it Mark "Straight" or "Street" or "Ster-esche"-as the Germans would pronounce it? Either way, he's now an Islander for the next 5 years. Snowy says "Mark provides us with the stability on the blueline that we were looking for" so maybe it's a   more...
Original Story: http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?servi....

Free agency news regarding Islanders!
Original Story: http://www.yournewyorksports.com/2008/07....

When's the last time Shawn Bates put on skates? Last season, Bates missed all but two games while recovering from groin/sports hernia and hip injuries. He was scoreless in those contests. I do remember when he scored a game-winning penalty shot goal at the Coliseum against The Enemy (i.e.,   more...
Original Story: http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app?articl....

The Flyers seem determined to bring as many defensemen to Philadelphia as possible. So far this off-season, the Flyers have acquired blueliners Danny Syvret, Steve Eminger, Tim Ramholt and Patrik Hersley while they drafted another defenseman in Luca Sbisa.Apparently that isn't enough d-men because   more...
Original Story: http://allthingsphillysports.blogspot.co....

A look into the free agency futures of the teams in the NHL's Pacific Division. What will July have in store for the Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes, and San Jose Sharks? Will the Coyotes and Kings be big spenders? Will Anaheim be able to fill out their roster   more...
Original Story: http://takingonefortheteam.blogspot.com/....

Center Doug Weight and the Isles signed a 1-yr deal. A Stanley Cup Champ, 4-time NHL All Star, 2-time US Olympian, 2-time World Cupper, he'll have a serious impact on the Isles with his extensive successful hockey experience. Experience is more of what the Isles need, especially when their backup   more...
Original Story: http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?servi....