As reported yesterday, several former Albany River Rats and Albany Devils were set to test the market when NHL free agency began today at 12 noon. Among those that have found new homes so far are former Rats and New Jersey Devils Steve Sullivan, Sheldon Souray, Mike Commodore, and Michael Rupp. Former Rats forward Jiri Tlusty also has a new contract, resigning with the Carolina Hurricanes.
All signings are per TSN.
Sullivan, who had been playing with the Nashville Predators since the 2003-04 season, signed a one year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins worth 1.5 million dollars.
Souray, who was bought out by the Edmonton Oilers earlier today, signed a one year deal with the Dallas Stars that includes a salary of 1.65 million dollars.
Commodore, who also received a buyout from his previous NHL team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, signed a one year, 1 million dollar contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
Rupp, who spent the last two seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, signed a three year, 4.5 million dollar contract with the New York Rangers. The contract carries a 1.5 million dollar annual salary cap hit.
Tlusty's contract with the Carolina Hurricanes is a one year deal worth $525,000.
Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils quietly took care of some business of their own, re-signing defenseman Andy Greene to a four year contract, as well as bringing backup goaltender Johan Hedberg back for another season.
I will update the blog with more River Rats and Devils signings throughout the weekend, but for those of you that can't wait you can follow all of the action with TSN's Unrestricted Free Agent Tracker.
Note: Don Ferlazzo is not an employee of the Albany Devils, nor is this blog sponsored or influenced by the organization in any way.
Covering news and notes on the Albany Devils, as well as professional hockey in New York's Capital Region
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