Latest NHL signings! Part X

The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Alex Kovalev to a 2-year, $10 million contract. Brochu's take: At $5 million, that's a bit pricey. And this certainly spells the end of Dany Heatley in Ottawa. GM Bryan Murray has a bit of work this summer to get under the cap.

The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Chris Higgins to a 1-year, $2.25 million contract.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Francois Beauchemin to a 3-year, $11.4 million contract.

The Leafs also signed 2009 first round pick Nazem Kadri to a 3-year, entry-level contract. They have also re-signed forwards Ben Ondrus and Ryan Hamilton to a one-year contract. The Maple Leafs also signed free agent forwards including Jay Rosehill to a two-year contract and Richard Greenop to a three-year entry level contract.

The Vancouver Canucks have signed goalie Andrew Raycroft. Terms were not disclosed.

The 'Nucks also signed defenseman Shane O'Brien to a one-year, $1.6 million contract.

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed 5 free agents, including right wing Troy Brouwer to a two-year contract, goaltender Corey Crawford to a two-year contract, left wing Ben Eager to a one-year contract, center Colin Fraser to a one-year contact and defenseman Aaron Johnson to a one-year contract.

Toronto/Minnesota Trade, Other Rumors

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Robbie Earl to the Minnesota Wild for forward Ryan Hamilton. Brochu's take: Leafs fans are in a tizzy after this trade. Source

The Dallas Stars have signed forward Colton Sceviour to a three-year, entry-level contract. Sceviour, 19, was selected by Dallas in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.