NHL teams combined to make a flurry of deals on the first shift of free agency. Nielsen agreed to a six-year, $31.5 million contract, after averaging 51 points over the last three years with the New York Islanders. The center, with 206 career goals, signed a $30 million, five-year deal. Kyle Okposo and Milan Lucic each got $42 million, seven-year contracts, taking advantage of Steven Stamkos being off the market. Even though it is a formality, the Coyotes have not signed off on Datsyuk playing in the Kontinental Hockey League.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 01, 2016 16:07 UTC