July 1st Free Agency

At Noon, today, the Free Agency frenzy will begin.

What will Garth Snow and the New York Islanders be able to do?  Updates to come ...

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1-Per Arthur Staple, Isles sign C, Brad Boyes to 1-year, $1M deal.

  

Boyles get a good opportunity to regain his old scoring form and a chance to break out just like P.A. did a couple of years ago when he signed with the Islanders.

2-Per Aaron Ward, Isles sign D, Matt Carkner.  

At 4.5M for 3 years, Carkner is a good gritty player and give the Islanders needed depth at Defense.

3- Per Craig Custance, “Eric Boulton signs one-year deal with the Islanders, excited about the opportunity: "It's a promising young team."

A depth move at LW, Boulton was put on waivers and bought out by the Devils for this up coming season.  He has a reputation for his toughness and physical game.  He had no points in N.J. last season.

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Isles Notes:



Per Arthur Staple, “Isles are still in on Salvador, who will likely make his decision on his array of offers on Monday/ Isles have cooled on A. Semin.”

Per Katie Strang, “Rangers have signed former Isles tough guy Micheal Haley to two-year deal.”


Former Islander and fan favorite, Aaron Asham has joined the Rangers as well.

Dylan Reese signs with the Pittsburgh Penguins.


Per Michael Fornabaio, “Another tryout makes good: Isles should soon make official a one-year deal for defenseman Jon Landry. Was 2-18-20 in 34 AHL games here.”

Sound Tiger Forward, Matt Watkins has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders.


Per Tom Mascioli, Islanders sign DeFazio.  “LW Brandon DeFazio, 6'1", 200 lbs., 23 year old went 11-5-16 in 66 GP last season as a rookie with AHL WBS Penguins.”

The Islanders and all 7 picks, false.

NHL:

FYI - Per Mark Spector, "Schultz signed 2-year deal for $925,000 per, with a signing bonus of $92,500. Bonuses $2.85 million, for an overall cap hit of $3.775 with the Edmonton Oilers."


Parise and Suter are expected think about their offers and choose their new teams by tomorrow.