TRADING PLACES – NHL FREE AGENCY
Medicine Hat, AB — The July 1st date has come and gone. Canadians celebrated their 150th birthday and others were signing new contracts for the 2017-18 season. Over the last week multiple former Tigers have changed addresses with a few still looking for a permanent employer.
Take a look at the signings so far this off season:
Kris Russell
Former Team: Edmonton Oilers
New Team: Edmonton Oilers
Deal: 4 years, $16 million ($4 million per season)
Emerson Etem
Former Team: Anaheim Ducks
New Team: Arizona Coyotes
Deal: 1 year, 2 way contract, $850,000 (NHL), $200,000 (AHL)
Curtis Valk
Former Team: Utica Comets (AHL)
New Team: Florida Panthers (NHL)
Deal: 1 year, entry level contract, $682,500 (NHL), $70,000 (AHL)
Tyler Pitlick
Former Team: Edmonton Oilers
New Team: Dallas Stars
Deal: 3 years, $3 million ($1 million per season)
Linden Vey
Former Team: Stockton Heat (AHL)
New Team: Barys Astana (KHL)
Deal: Not disclosed
Jacob Doty
Former Team: Chicago Wolves (AHL)/Missouri Mavericks (ECHL)
New Team: Braehead Clan (EIHL)
Deal: Not disclosed
Unsigned Free Agents Remaining:
- Vernon Fiddler (UFA)
- Marek Langhamer (RFA), offered qualifying offer
- Elgin Pearce (AHL)
- Ty Stanton (AHL)
- Miles Koules (AHL)
