NHL and Hockey Rumors for July 18, 2009

The Washington Capitals have traded defenseman Keith Seabrook to the Calgary Flames for future considerations.

The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed defenseman Jack Johnson to a 2-year contract extension. Brochu's take: The restricted free agent was the subject of trade rumors this summer, but so much for that. But I believe he will be traded sometime this season.

The Minnesota Wild have signed goalie Wade Dubielewicz to a one-year contract. The Wild have also signed forwards Danny Irmen, Duncan Milroy, Benoit Pouliot, Jon DiSalvatore and defenseman Clayton Stoner to one-year deals.

The Atlanta Thrashers have signed defensemen Grant Lewis and Scott Lehman.

The New Jersey Devils have signed defenseman Cory Murphy to a contract.

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed goalie Devan Dubnyk to a 2-year deal. They have also signed forward Colin McDonald to a one-year contract.

NHL free agent signings for July 15, 2008

The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed forward Cody McLeod to a one-year contract; agreed to terms with goaltenders Jason Bacashihua and Tyler Weiman, defensemen Darcy Campbell and Aaron MacKenzie and centers Nathan Smith and Philippe Dupuis. The Avs also re-signed right wing Cody McCormick to a one-year contract and signed right wing Brian Willsie to a one-year contract.

The Minnesota Wild have re-signed defenseman John Scott, center Corey Locke and right wing Danny Irmen to one-year contracts; signed center Bryan Lundbohm to a one-year contract and defenseman Brandon Rogers to a multi-year contract.

The St. Louis Blues have forward Cam Paddock.

The Detroit Red Wings have announced the retirement of right wing Dallas Drake.