Historical NHL Free Agent Signings on July 6
July 6, 2009 by Tyler
Filed under NHL Business
July 6th has typically been a busy day over the course of history. With some quality free agents still available, is there any reason to believe that this season will be any different?
If history is any indicator, we might see some of those available free agents signing contracts today!
Historical July 6 NHL Free Agent Signings
July 6, 2004 – Phoenix Coyotes signed free agent defenseman Sean O’Donnell, who had been with the Boston Bruins.
July 6, 2004 – Ottawa Senators signed free agent goaltender Dominik Hasek.
July 6, 2004 – Los Angeles Kings signed free agent Craig Conroy, who had been with the Calgary Flames.
July 6, 2001 – Minnesota Wild signed free agent Andrew Brunette. Brunette went on to lead all 2001 Free Agents – in scoring, with 69 points in 2001-02.
July 6, 2001 – Boston Bruins signed free agent left wing Rob Zamuner.
July 6, 2000 – Philadelphia Flyers signed free agent Michal Sykora.
July 6, 2000 – Los Angeles Kings signed free agent Stu Grimson.
July 6, 1999 – New York Rangers signed free agents Valeri Kamensky and Stephane Quintal.
July 6, 1998 – Nashville Predators signed free agent Tom Fitzgerald, and named him the first Captain in team history.
July 6, 1994 – Philadelphia Flyers signed free agent Craig MacTavish
July 6, 1983 – Detroit signed free agent goaltender Ken Holland, who went on to play 3 games with the Red Wings in 1983-84, finishing with a 4.11 GAA.
*Incidentally, Holland was named the Red Wings General Manager in 1997.
July 6, 1983 – Boston Bruins signed free agent Geoff Courtnall
July 6, 1978 – The Islanders signed John Tonelli as a free agent. Tonelli went on to star with the Islanders’ four Stanley Cup Winners.
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