NHL Signings & Free Agents

Heeter gives the Flyers more depth but is probably the fourth or fifth goalie on the depth chart right now.

Grabovski resigning makes a slim free agent market even slimmer. However, staying in Toronto should keep his fantasy hockey value in the same range. The second-line center scored 20 goals and 45 points in 59 games.

Turco will serve as Thomas's backup for the rest of the season.

Gauthier is currently enjoying his fourth season with the St. John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL. He is eligible to play in the AHL under a PTO once his team's season ends.

Shinnimin could see some time in the AHL once his WHL season is over. Expect the diminutive center to also challenge for a roster spot in next year's training camp.

Ellis is enjoying a nice year in the QMJHL, scoring at nearly a point-per-game. Expect him in training camp next season.

Payerl will finish out the remainder of his OHL season before competing for a job in training camp.

Coyle left Boston University this year to speed up his transition to the professional ranks. The rising pivot should have an opportunity to make the Wild out of training camp following a playoff run in the QMJHL.

Conacher currently leads the Norfolk Admirals in scoring and should get a chance to play with the Bolts this season.

Nice little signing as the Flames keep a valuable role player. Jackman scored a goal and seven points in 62 games with 77 PIM.

Bishop was slated to become a UFA so the Sens get their new player for at least a full season.

Nice signing by the Oilers, who lock up a top-six forward. Through 47 games, he scored five goals and 26 points.

Re-signing Mitchell is a very smart move now that Johnson was traded away. He scored three goals and 12 points through 55 games.

The Blackhawks officially signed Hutton today. He will add depth to the team's goaltending stable.

Scratch Ruutu off your trade deadline radar as the winger will assuredly stay in Carolina. The winger has 17 goals and 30 points in 56 games.

Bertuzzi gets a little financial security in the middle of his infamous court battle. The power forward scored 12 goals and 29 points in 54 games.

Nice signing by the Wild, locking up one of their better offensive players. In 58 games, the center/winger scored 15 goals and 29 points.

Great deal for the Pens as they lock up arguably their most prolific scorer. Neal scored 30 goals and 56 points through 58 games in his first full season in Pittsburgh.

Strachan has added a great deal of depth to a banged up Panthers blue line. He has a goal and three points in eight games.

In signing Boychuk the Bruins lock up five of their six d-men. He has three goals and 10 points through 52 games.