In this April 5, 2008 file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning's Dan Boyle, center, passes the puck between two Atlanta Thrashers during the second period of a hockey game in Atlanta. The Sharks acquired Boyle from Tampa Bay in a four-player deal Friday.

The San Jose Sharks signed veteran defenceman Rob Blake, pictured in January, to a one-year contract on Thursday.

In this Feb. 11, 2008, file photo, Dallas Stars' Antti Miettinen, of Finland, skates with the puck in an NHL hockey game against the Phoenix Coyotes in Dallas. The Minnesota Wild signed right wing Miettinen to a three-year contract Thursday, July 3, 2008, adding a two-way, third-line forward.

In this Aug. 29, 2007 file photo, Vancouver Canucks captain Markus Naslund addresses the fans as he shows off the team's new jersey in Vancouver, British Columbia. Naslund agreed to terms, Thursday, July 3, 2008, with the New York Rangers on a two-year deal.

In this April 29, 2007 file photo, Vancouver Canucks' Markus Naslund celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of an NHL playoff hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia. Naslund agreed to terms, Thursday, July 3, 2008, with the New York Rangers on a two-year deal.

Swedish star Markus Naslund, pictured in March 2008, the runner-up for the league's MVP trophy in 2002-03, signed a contract with the New York Rangers on Thursday.

In this June 3, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury answers questions during a media availability in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days. "He is extremely gratified to be part of the Penguins core going forward," Fleury's agent Allan Walsh told The Associated Press on Thursday July 3, 2008.

In this June 4, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury deflects a shot during the first period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup NHL hockey finals against the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh. The Penguins signed Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days. "He is extremely gratified to be part of the Penguins core going forward," Fleury's agent Allan Walsh told The Associated Press on Thursday July 3, 2008.

In this Feb. 28, 2008, file photo, New York Rangers' Christian Backman, of Sweden, watches as referee Bill McCreary calls him for boarding during third period NHL hockey action against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C. The Blue Jackets traded enigmatic offensive star Nikolai Zherdev and center Dan Fritsche to the New York Rangers for Backman and Fedor Tyutin on Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

In this Dec, 29, 2007 file photo, Calgary Flames' Kristian Huselius, from Sweden, celebrates his goal during second period NHL hockey action against the Anaheim Ducks in Calgary, Alberta. The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Huselius to a four-year, $19-million contract on Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

In this April 25, 2008, file photo, New York Rangers Fedor Tyutin, of Russia, skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period of Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal playoff hockey series in Pittsburgh. The Blue Jackets traded enigmatic offensive star Nikolai Zherdev and center Dan Fritsche to the New York Rangers for defensemen Christian Backman and Tyutin on Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

In this March 7, 2008 file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets' Dan Fritsche, right, and Edmonton Oilers' Steve Staios chase a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets traded Fritsche to the New York Rangers, Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

In this file photo taken Jan. 20, 2008, Columbus Blue Jackets right winger Nikolai Zherdev, of the Ukraine, warms up before playing the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL hockey game in Denver. The Blue Jackets traded enigmatic offensive star Zherdev and center Dan Fritsche to the New York Rangers for defensemen Christian Backman and Fedor Tyutin on Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

In this May 30, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, of Russia, participates in the NHL hockey team's practice at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh in preparation for game four of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Penguins signed Malkin to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14.

In this May 9, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin, of Russia, speaks to the media after the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals in Pittsburgh. The Penguins signed Malkin to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14.

The Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings and playoff runners-up Pittsburgh Penguins both re-tooled their rosters on Thursday with a pair of key free agent signings. Veteran Marian Hossa, pictured in May 2008, left Pittsburgh to sign as a free agent with the Red Wings while the Penguins re-signed rising Russian star Evgeni Malkin to a five-year, multi-million dollar contract extension.

In this Feb. 6, 2007 file photo, New York Rangers' Sean Avery, left, interferes with New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur during third period NHL hockey in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dallas Stars signed noted pest Sean Avery to a four-year, $15.5 million deal Wednesday July 2, 2008 .

In this Nov. 5, 2007 file photo, New York Rangers' Sean Avery, right, fights with Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards during the first period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Dallas Stars signed noted pest Sean Avery to a four-year, $15.5 million deal Wednesday July 2, 2008.

Swiss NHL player Mark Streit answers questions of journalists, during a press conference in Weiningen, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 2, 2008. After three seasons with the Montreal Canadians, Mark Streit signed a five-year contract with New York Islanders.

Swiss NHL player Mark Streit puts on the shirt of his new team, the New York Islanders, on the sidelines of a press conference in Weiningen, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 2, 2008. After three seasons with the Montreal Canadians, Mark Streit signed a five-year contract with New York Islanders.

In this May 18, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Marian Hossa, center, of Slovakia, celebrates with Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby (87) and Ryan Malone (12) after assisting on Malone's goal in the first period during Game 5 of the NHL Eastern Conference hockey finals against the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh. Two people in the NHL tell The Associated Press that Marian Hossa has agreed to sign with the Detroit Red Wings. The people spoke Wednesday July 2, 2008 on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. One says Hossa's one-year contract will be worth $7.45 million.

In this May 9, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Marian Hossa, of Slovakia, skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period during Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals in Pittsburgh. Two people in the NHL tell The Associated Press that Marian Hossa has agreed to sign with the Detroit Red Wings. The people spoke Wednesday July 2, 2008 on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. One says Hossa's one-year contract will be worth $7.45 million.

In this June 1, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins hockey player Marian Hossa, of Slovakia, speaks at a news conference in Detroit. Two people in the NHL tell The Associated Press that Marian Hossa has agreed to sign with the Detroit Red Wings. The people spoke Wednesday July 2, 2008 on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. One says Hossa's one-year contract will be worth $7.45 million.

In this Dec. 27, 2007, file photo, New York Islanders' Mike Comrie, right, and Ottawa Senators' Wade Redden get tangled up during an NHL hockey game in Ottawa. Redden, who had a down year with the disappointing Senators last season, weighed several offers throughout the day Tuesday, July 1, 2008, before agreeing to terms with the New York Rangers on a six-year deal that will pay him $6.5 million per season.

In this Oct. 3, 2007, file photo, Montreal Canadiens' Michael Ryder controls the puck during an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Boston Bruins have signed Ryder in hopes of strengthening their mediocre offense. Ryder signed a multiyear contract Tuesday, July 1, 2008, after spending all four of his NHL seasons with the Canadiens, where he scored 30 goals in two consecutive seasons before dropping to 14 last season.

In this April 27, 2008, file photo, Dallas Stars left wing Niklas Hagman, of Finland, celebrates after scoring past the San Jose Sharks in an NHL hockey playoff game in San Jose, Calif. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, that the club has signed free agent forward Hagman to a four-year contract.

In this Feb. 16, 2008, file photo, St. Louis Blues' David Backes (42) keeps the puck away from Nashville Predators' Martin Gelinas during an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. The Blues retained forward Backes on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, by quickly matching the three-year, $7.5 million offer sheet the young forward signed with the Vancouver Canucks.

In this Nov. 13, 2007, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks goalie Patrick Lalime is seen at an NHL hockey game in Chicago. Lalime signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, to become Ryan Miller's backup. The deal was reached on the first day of the NHL's free agency period. Lalime fills a notable need for the Sabres, who were looking for an experienced backup after deciding not to re-sign Jocelyn Thibault.

In this Nov. 24, 2007, file photo, Washington Capitals goalie Olie Kolzig deflects the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Washington. The Tampa Bay Lightning signed veteran goalie Kolzig to a one-year contract on Tuesday, July 1, 2008.

Detroit Red Wings' Danny Cleary parades the Stanley Cup in his hometown of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Cleary is the first Newfoundlander to win the NHL championship.