If you're looking for one post that catches you up on everything you missed while you were at work today, then this one is for you. Lots of random signings today, the day before Christmas in July. Except it's not Christmas. It's actually not religious in any way. I think Hockey Jesus would still approve, though. Without any further ado, here's the rundown of the pre-July 1st signings from the past 24 hours.
- Buffalo will be Gaustadlicious for four more years. Contract valued at $9.2 milllion.
- Andreas Lilja got a two year contract extension. TSN reports that it's for a bit more than the $1 million he made last year.
- The Panthers aren't letting the Lightning steal all the thunder in Florida these days. They inked Rostislav Olesz for six years at about $18.75. Panthers hockey ... Feel the excitement! But seriously he is a pretty good young player.
- Jody Shelley will be a Shark for two more years. I cannot think of a witty comment. Create your own!
- Ryan Malone, Gary Roberts and Vaclav Prospal signed on with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Have you heard about it? It hasn't really been covered that much.
- John-Michael Liles and Adam Foote both re-upped with the Avalanche only a day before they were to hit the open market. Liles' deal is estimated to be four years and a bit over $4 million per. Foote is rumored to have gotten two years at $3 million per. I'm still looking for someone to pay me half that.
- The Flyers signed Steve Eminger to a one-year deal.
- Sean Leahy is still looking for a team. He's got loads of potential but teams are still questioning his photoshopping ability. Pensblog is rumored to be in the hunt.
