NHL Free Agency begins in 1 hour

[Brian Fein]

I know no one cares about hockey here, but I thought maybe I would start a thread about NHL free agency.

Big news this morning is that Alfredsson informed Ottawa that he won't be returning.  Sucks for them.  I bet he signs with the Bruins.

I'm most interested to see where Stephen Weiss lands.  He has been the heart and soul of the Panthers for 10 years and has played in 45% of the franchise's total games.  To see him in another sweater next year would be tragic, but he is asking for $6 million coming off a season-ending wrist injury.  I don't think he'll get it.  When his price comes down, maybe he will be back in the Panthers' price range.

[Brian Fein]

Rumor is now that Alfredsson is leaning towards the Red Wings.

Panthers re-signed Shawn Matthias, which is big.

[Brian Fein]

TSN reporting 7 signings for $37 million in the first 30 minutes.  Guys are flying all over the place.

[Brian Fein]

Nate Horton signed with Columbus for 7 years.  Good riddance.  Now we never have to hear your name again.

To think you left Florida cause you didn't want to play in a small market...