NHL Free Agent Frenzy: Lundqvist in DC, Simmonds in Toronto, Ryan in Detroit, and tons of small signings

Anthony Scultore |

Oct 9, 2020

Free Agent Frenzy has not seen a big domino fall. As a league source told me, expect a lot of 1-2 year deals and that is what we are seeing. Here’s a run down of some of the most notable signings.

NHL Free Agent Frenzy: Notable Signings

Wayne Simmonds is coming home!

We’ve signed @Simmonds17 to a one-year contract. #LeafsForever

Details: https://t.co/QBhgKpokuV pic.twitter.com/Z4CdNEhTvN
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) October 9, 2020

UPDATE: The #RedWings today agreed to terms with right wing Bobby Ryan on a one-year contract. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/B7NhLzMP0l
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 9, 2020

done now: one year, $1.5 M for Henrik Lundqvist with the Capitals, as @TSNBobMcKenzie predicted earlier today
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 9, 2020

The Lightning retain a couple of players from their Cup-winning team, while the Canucks re-sign Tyler Motte.#FreeAgentFrenzy pic.twitter.com/VYi5bmw2Fr
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 9, 2020

$900K in the first year; $1.1M in the second years. $1M AAV. They said there would be no math. ? https://t.co/0tmqLsYPVE
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) October 9, 2020

Tampa has placed Tyler Johnson on waivers. No buyout, just letting him know he is not wanted.

In addition to Tyler Johnson, #GoBolts are actively working to move D Braydon Coburn. He has one year left at $1.7 million and controls his destination with no-trade clause.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 9, 2020

Cam Talbot, 3 years, $11 million to #mnwild
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) October 9, 2020

The #Oilers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract through 2021-22 with forward Kyle Turris.@Rogers | #LetsGoOilers
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 9, 2020