Some Quick Notes

Josh Gratton has signed with Nashville

Chris Holt has signed an AHL contract with St. Louis

Jordan Owens re-signed by Rangers to minor league deal



For those of you reading over at Bleacher Report, I apologize for the fact that I have nothing of value to write at the moment. The offseason is the absolute worst part of the year. Feel free, however, to check out some of my old articles on my home blog at http://truebluetestimony.blogspot.com. Be sure to keep an eye out for my take on how the Rangers fared in free agency as well as some of my personal analysis on some of the Rangers prospects in the very near future.

Jagr Agrees to go to Russia, Quick Hits

Jagr's days as a Ranger and NHL player seem to be over. Jaromir Jagr has agreed to take the 3 year deal from Avangard Omsk to play in the KHL. On the bright side, he will be able to mentor Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov, who also plays for the Russian club.

To be honest for a minute...not a single hockey fan has the right to badmouth this guy for his actions on or off the ice. He put Rangers hockey back on the map, plain and simple. However, it is time this team went in another direction. Thanks for all the memories Jags, we'll all be rooting for you in Omsk.





In addition, the Rangers reportedly have an offer on the table for Pavol Demitra (God I hope not), and the Rangers have re-signed Paul Mara to a one year, $1.95 million deal. This is by far my favorite signing of the free agency period so far. Mara has an untapped mean streak and offensive talent. If the Rangers are lucky, perhaps he can have another career year next season and earn a long term contract with the Rangers.

Naslund and Kalinin the Newest Faces

Naslund I am told has agreed to a one year deal worth $4.5 million with the Rangers according to Steve Zipay of Newsday, despite a report from TSN that states the deal is two years in length.

Kalinin has also been signed by the Rangers. Terms of the deal are unknown at this time.

Rangers Acquire Nikolai Zherdev and Dan Fritsche

For Fedor Tyutin and Christian "Send 'em" Backman. I love this deal at first sight. Something tells me Glen Sather and the Rangers aren't done today.

Redden signs with Rangers

6 years, 6.5 million/year. More as I have it

More Signings

BREAKING: Zidlicky to Wild for Ryan Jones and a 2nd

Brunette signs with Wild

Vermette also rumored to Wild.....more as I have it

Kings have picked up Denis Gauthier
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Vrbata to TB for 3 million per year

Dupuis Re-signed by PIT for 3 years

Rene Bourque traded to Calgary for 2nd rounder

A Flurry of Trades and Signings

Edmonton has traded Torres to CLB for Brule

Edmonton acquired Erik Cole in exchange for Joni Pitkanen

Green has extended with Washington: 4 years, 5.25 per I am told

Devils have re-signed Salvador and Pandolfo

Red Wings have re-signed Brad Stuart

Rolston to test the market

Ducks have signed Perry to a 5 year, 26.625 million deal

Penguins are close to extending Malkin

Sundin is rumored to choose between Rangers and Red Wings