Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Latest NHL Signings XXI

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded forward Radim Vrbata to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for forward Todd Fedoruk and defenseman David Hale. Brochu's take: Vrbata goes back to where he has played his best hockey. But the more interesting question is that now all the other 29 NHL teams are paying for his salary.

The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed defenseman Boris Valabik. Terms were not disclosed.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goalie Brent Johnson to a 1-year, $525,000 contract.

The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Tomas Plekanec to a 1-year, $2.75 million. Brochu's take: Don't be surprised if Plekanec gets traded this year, as his name has been in the rumor mill often.

The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Enver Lisin to a 1-year, $800,000 contract.

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defenseman Denis Grebeshkov to a 1-year, $3.15 million contract.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed 2009 NHL Entry Draft 1st round pick John Moore to a 3-year, entry-level contract. The BJs have also signed defenseman Marc Methot to a two-year, $2 million deal and forward Michael Blunden to a one-year, two-way contract.

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