Storm Advisory 7/2/19: NHL News, Links, and Daily Roundup

Yesterday’s News Today

• Montreal Canadiens tender offer sheet to Sebastian Aho; Brock McGinn files for arbitration
• Carolina Hurricanes sign Petr Mrazek to two-year, $6.25m contract

Ok, everyone breathe. July 1st, also known as the first day of NHL free agency, has come and gone. Some familiar faces will return, others have moved on. A quick recap of where things stand.

Returning for sure: Petr Mrazek (signed a 2 year, $6.25m extension), Brock McGinn (pending arbitration which will result in a minimum 1 year extension in Carolina), the Fox Sports Carolinas crew (John Forslund and Tripp Tracy signed 1 year extensions, and Mike Maniscalco returns as well)

Almost certainly returning: Sebastian Aho (see above - and below)

Gone:

• Curtis McElhinney (signed a 2 year, $2.6m contract with Tampa Bay Lightning)
• Greg McKegg (signed with New York Rangers)
• Patrick Brown (signed a 2 year, $1.4m contract with Vegas Golden Knights)
• Andrew Poturalski (signed with Anaheim Ducks)
• Tomas Jurco (signed with Edmonton Oilers)
• Josiah Didier (signed with Boston Bruins)
• LJ Scarpace - assistant video coach (left to join Detroit Red Wings)
• Brian Tatum - assistant general manager (left to pursue other opportunities).

Still To Be Determined: Justin Williams, Michael Ferland, Saku Maenalanen, Haydn Fleury, Clark Bishop, Gustav Forsling, Anton Forsberg, Trevor Carrick, Roland McKeown

Reading Assignments

• Rangers secure Artemi Panarin with massive contract. [CBS Sports]
• Habs try to get Canes’ Aho via rare offer sheet. [ESPN]
• Marner has Maple Leafs ready after Aho gets offer sheet. [NHL.com]
• Blue Jackets breakup, Aho offer sheet highlight free agency. [Yahoo Sports]
• Winners and losers of the first day of NHL free agency. [ESPN]
• Maple Leafs score big with Tyson Barrie trade, send Nazem Kadri to Avalanche. [CBS Sports]