The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goalie Mathieu Garon and right wing Michel Ouellet.
How's this for a change of pace? While the NFL and NBA are embroiled in labor disputes that threaten their upcoming seasons, NHL clubs are gearing up to spend more money on salaries than they have since a lockout canceled a full campaign six years ago.
The Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year contract, and expect to hear a decision from Jagr's agent soon.
The Dallas Stars have re-signed defenseman Brad Lukowich to a one-year, two-way contract, and hired Paul Jerrard as an assistant coach.

Just like fans, his teammates, coaches and members of the front office, Brooks Laich was frustrated about how the Washington Capitals' season ended - with a second-round sweep at the hands of the division-rival Tampa Bay Lightning.

Just like fans, his teammates, coaches and members of the front office, Brooks Laich was frustrated about how the Washington Capitals' season ended with a second-round sweep at the hands of the division-rival Tampa Bay Lightning.
Penguins star center Evgeni Malkin "probably is already ready to go" for the start of next season following recovery from torn ligaments in his right knee, Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma said Monday.
The New York Islanders have traded defenseman Bruno Gervais to the Tampa Bay Lightning for future considerations.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Eric Brewer to a four-year contract.