Demers signing in Florida was the biggest signing of a day in which lesser lights inked deals. Thirteen of those players (0.9 per cent of contracts signed) accounted for $280 million (42 per cent of the wealth). Day 2 of NHL free agency felt an awful lot like the day after Thanksgiving, filled with warmed leftovers and more than a tinge of regret for all that overindulgence. But it also felt like the day after Christmas, all the presents opened, and it’s off to get the Boxing Day bargains. “They have a lot of young talent and will be competitive for a lot of years with a great core in place,” said Demers.

Source: thestar July 02, 2016 22:09 UTC