NHL Free Agency, Day 17

Anaheim Ducks

Obtained Joakim Lindstrom from Columbus for 2010 pick, and signed Lindstrom.  This was a good move for which Burke did not have to give up too much.  It helps his roster, and gives it a bit of depth.  Grade: A-

Atlanta Thrashers

Signed Jason Williams and Kari Lehtonen.  Jason Williams is a great, young player who will truly help a struggling Atlanta team. Having Lehtonen locked up for a while takes care of a goaltending problem.  Grade: C+

Buffalo Sabres

Signed Daniel Paille.  This is a good signing, as Paille is a very capable player, but Buffalo have not done nearly enough to help themselves this summer.  Grade: C

Chicago Blackhawks

Signed Doug Janik, Aaron Johnson, and Colin Fraser.  These are three young guys who have a lot of potential, but I’m not sure if they will help the Blackhawks out that much.  Grade: A-

Colorado Avalanche

Signed Cody McCormick and Brian Willsie.  Two good signings by the Avalanche.  Grade: A-

Columbus Blue Jackets

Signed Derek Mackenzie, Craig MacDonald, Steve Kelly, Marc Methot, and Alexandre Picard.  These are some great signings by Howson.  Picard is a forward who has really been a bust the past few years, but the other three, from what I hear, have a lot of potential.  The Blue Jackets continue to get their hands on almost everything this summer.  Grade: A-

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