After an exciting day of free agency here is the word from the Blogs:

  • Cult of Hockey:  Talks about how people are reacting now that the team has (seemingly) been once again rejected by an NHL star?
  • mc79hockey:  Does not mince words about one of the teams in Alberta.  Makes an interesting comparison between Oilers and Flames.
  • KuklasKorner:  Gives us an update on the Heatley situation and how Oilers brass are arranging a sit-down.
  • In Lou We Trust:  Discusses the day of free agency from a Devil’s perspective and that not doing anything, while frustrating, might be the best action of the day.
  • Eyes on the Prize:  Laments the loss of Komisarek after many years spent developing him.
  • PuckUpdate:  Tells us what Glen Sather has learned from Donnie Walsh.
  • On Frozen Blog:  Is quite happy that they signed Knuble away from rival Philadelphia.
  • The Bruins Blog:  Apparently Jack Adams winner Claude Julien was a selling point to free agent Steve Begin.
  • Lightning Strikes: Gives us the conference call that Ohlund had with reporters, including this gem “My best years are ahead of me”.
  • Spector’s Hockey:  Talks about how general managers need to avoid the risk of “auction fever”, getting into bidding wars for players and signing them for far more than they’re worth.
  • From the Rink:  Provides a list of the top 100 free agents which shows you which players are still available.
  • Snapshots:  Ken Holland talks about losing Hossa, Kopecky and Conklin.
  • Greatest Hockey Legends:  Takes our mind off free agency hockey as he gets away to the Gordie Howe campground.