Other signings - day one

The Capitals quickly found a way to replace Viktor Kozlov - they signed the aging Mike Knuble to a 2-year contract. Knuble is nothing more than a powerplay specialist right now and even in this role he tends to take unnecessary penalties - nevertheless he's capable of playing on the first PP unit and

The Flyers continued the reclamation project in goal by signing their former rookie star - 32-year old Brian Boucher. He was a star for Philly in 2000 and later with the Coyotes, but until last season his career was quickly spinning out of control. He found more confidence in San Jose and will get a chance to fight Ray Emery for the starting spot. It will be interesting to see whether his experience will help Emery to calm down.

Tampa Bay has finally acquired a steady stay-at-home veteran on D - Matthias Ohlund. This is actually a great move for the Lighting and their young defense. This might be the sign of the franchise finally turning things around after last years' crazy season.