As the clock struck 1 PM, an NHL roster freeze, prohibiting signings and trades for the Expansion Draft, was officially lifted.
The news came in both fast and furious.
Here’s everything that went down. We’ll be updating this article throughout the day.
Alex Nedeljkovic to DET for Bernier and a third.
Nedeljkovic was looking at a big paydown during arbitration. The 25-year-old goaltender went 15-5-3 with a .932 save percentage and a 1.90 goals against average in 23 appearances last year.
Alex Nedeljkovic, who was unlikely to be qualified by Carolina because of his potential arbitration award, is on his way to Detroit in exchange for a third-round pick and the rights to pending UFA Jonathan Bernier.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 22, 2021
After the trade was announced, Nedeljkovic agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal.
Alex Nedeljkovic has agreed to terms on a 2 year contract with Detroit. $3.0M AAV.
— Rich Evans (@Hockeyagent) July 22, 2021
👻🐻 to the Coyotes.
Philly receives nothing out of the deal except cap space – just like the Andrew Ladd trade.
Official: We have acquired defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, a 2022 second round draft choice and a 2022 seventh round draft choice from the @NHLFlyers. https://t.co/tT8gvQzPiL
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) July 22, 2021
DET re-signs Michael Rasmussen
The #LGRW re-signed RFA F Michael Rasmussen to 3 year $1.46M Cap Hit Deal:
Yr 1: $1M
Yr 2: $1.48M
Yr 3: $1.9MWill be RFA on Expiry with $1.752M Qualifying Offer.
12P in 40GP
Rep'd by Dave Cowan @o2ksports https://t.co/J8toCbWhs3
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 22, 2021
EDM re-signs Mike Smith
The #LetsGoOilers re-signed 39 y/o G Mike Smith to 2 year $2.2M Cap Hit Deal:
Yr 1: $1.9M Base
Yr 2: $2.5M Base.923 SV% in 32GP
Rep'd by Kurt Overhardt @KOSportsInc https://t.co/R6fWgBm7h6
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 22, 2021
Kraken trades Pitlick to Flames for draft pick.
The trade marks the Seattle Kraken’s first trade in team history.
🔁 TRADE TIME 🔁
The #Flames have acquired forward Tyler Pitlick from the Seattle Kraken: https://t.co/POux0e1tkP pic.twitter.com/Nothcaa5sV
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) July 22, 2021
Barclay Goodrow signs six-year deal with NYR.
As first reported by @frank_seravalli, #NYR signed F Barclay Goodrow 6 Yr $3.6M Cap Hit:
Yr 1: 750K Sal $1.75M SB
Yr 2: 2.5M Sal 500K SB
Yr 3: 5.1M Sal
Yr 4: 5M Sal
Yr 5: 3.75M Sal
Yr 6: 1.25M Sal 1.25M SB
15 team No TradeRep'd Pulver @WillSportsGrouphttps://t.co/Rt8TBeSkt8
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 22, 2021
Shea Weber will miss next season due to injury. His career might be over too.
Shea Weber will not play next season.
DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/KkhFKSK8Q5 pic.twitter.com/ZPCN8nBQxg
— NHL (@NHL) July 22, 2021
Hershey signs Cody Franson!
Welcome to Chocolatetown, Cody Franson!
We've signed the veteran defender to a one-year, AHL contract. Franson brings nearly 900 games pro experience, including 550 games in the NHL, to Hershey's blue line. https://t.co/t6Hr3a99HX pic.twitter.com/xIXZp8cEqQ
— Hershey Bears (@TheHersheyBears) July 22, 2021
