As free agency progresses, here are some more minor signings from around the National Hockey League:
Boston
One-year, 2-way deal with #NHLBruins for Jordan Szwarz. Character player & leader. Career numbers with Prov after starting season on PTO
— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) July 1, 2017
Jordan Szwarz had 54 points in 65 games with the Providence Bruins on an AHL contract in 2016-17.
Buffalo
The #Sabres have signed D Matt Tennyson to a two-year deal. Two-way contract in 17/18, one-way deal in 18/19. #Buffalo
— Bill Hoppe (@BillHoppeNHL) July 1, 2017
Matt Tennyson played 45 games in the NHL with the Carolina Hurricanes, scoring six assists.
Sabres sign Seth Griffith.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) July 1, 2017
Seth Griffith was an elite AHL scorer in 2016-17, although he was not qualified by the Leafs. He scored 44 points in 34 games with the Toronto Marlies.
Chicago
#Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Lance Bouma on a one-year contract! pic.twitter.com/muQ6qH7mNq
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 1, 2017
The Hawks have signed Lance Bouma, who scored seven points in 61 games with the Flames. Lance Bouma was bought out yesterday by the Flames.
Dallas
Stars re-sign Patrik Nemeth to a 1 yr deal. Career trajectory would be much different except for horrible skate injury. Still has promise
— Bruce LeVine (@BruceLeVinePuck) July 1, 2017
Patrik Nemeth scored three points in four games with Dallas, and three points in 40 games with the Texas Stars of the AHL.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Brian Flynn to a one-year, two-way contract. https://t.co/X57GgdqOVw
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 1, 2017
The Stars have also brought in Brian Flynn, who scored 10 points in 51 games with the Montreal Canadiens.
Detroit
#RedWings depth signing for @griffinshockey Center Turner Elson one year. Played one game for Calgary last season. 6-0, 195. He's 24.
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) July 1, 2017
The Wings have brought in Turner Elson to help out with the defending Calder Cup champion Grand Rapid Griffins.
Los Angeles
Welcome to the organization Stepan Falkovsky! https://t.co/VYjNdc2RnK
— LA Kings PR (@LAKingsPR) July 1, 2017
Stepan Falkovsky scored 32 points in 54 games with the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL in 2016-17. He was left unsigned by the Calgary Flames, the team that drafted him.
Minnesota
.@mnwild agrees to terms with defenseman Alex Grant on a one-year, two-way contract ➡️ https://t.co/jIt4mTBkUm pic.twitter.com/ZswQdN8zG2
— Iowa Wild (@IAWild) July 1, 2017
Alex Grant played 70 games with the Providence Bruins of the AHL in 2016-17, recording 49 points.
Ottawa
Tyler Randell two-way deal with Ottawa worth $700,000 in NHL. Has a $200,000 AHL salary. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 1, 2017
Tyler Randell scored 10 points in 59 games with the Providence Bruins. He has played 27 games in the NHL, scoring six goals.
San Jose
Le gardien Antoine Bibeau s'entend avec les Sharks de San Jose. @TVASports
— Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) July 1, 2017
Antoine Bibeau was not qualified by the Toronto Maple Leafs, making him an unrestricted free agent. In 32 games with the Toronto Marlies, he posted a 3.08 GAA and a .894 SV%.
St. Louis
Blues sign Chris Thornton (2-year, $1.8M), Beau Bennett (1-year, $650K) and re-sign Oskar Sundqvist (acquired from Pens) to 1-year, $650K
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2017
Oskar Sundqvist played primarily for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2016-17. In 63 games, the Swede scored 20 goals and 46 points. He appeared in 10 games with Pittsburgh, scoring no points. Sundqvist was acquired as a part of the Ryan Reaves trade.
Tampa Bay
Jamie McBain gets a two-way deal from #TBLightning.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2017
Jamie McBain played 64 games with the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL in 2016-17, scoring 43 points. In his career, he has played 348 games in the NHL, scoring 110 points. He brings valuable experience to the Syracuse Crunch next season.
We have signed goaltender Michael Leighton to a one-year, two-way contract. https://t.co/3kvqVsT5d7
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) July 1, 2017
Tampa has also brought in Michael Leighton to help fill the void left behind by Kristers Gudlevskis.
Washington
Capitals have signed right wing Anthony Peluso to a one-year, two-way contract ($650,000/$250,000)
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) July 1, 2017
Anthony Peluso played 22 games with the Manitoba Moose of the AHL in 2016-17. Over his career, Peluso has played 142 games in the NHL, recording 14 points and 209 PIM. Peluso will likely play for the Hershey Bears in an enforcing role in 2017-18.
Minor Trade
Tom McCollum traded from Calgary to Detroit for a conditional draft pick.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2017
Tom McCollum played primarily on loan for the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL, playing in 17 games. He posted a 2.10 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.
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