A Bit of Squid - Some Early Signings...

PS: Yankee, if you want to move this below your report about Yann Sauve, go right ahead.

• For the first time in 37 years, the Rangers and the Islanders make a trade!!!  The Islanders sent away 19-year-old defenseman Jyri Niemi for a sixth-round draft pick.  (Puck Daddy)
• Along with the Flyers-Blackhawks matchup, it's the battle of the remaining playoff beards!  Although I don't like how the mullet is still involved.  (Puck Daddy)
• Yep, the Canadiens eulogy went up yesterday.  Well done, Down Goes Brown and Bloge Salming.  (Puck Daddy)
• Damn it, the Rangers beat everyone to him!  They signed now-famous Norwegian Mats Zuccarello Aasen.  (NHL)
• The Ottawa Senators signed Mike Brodeur to a 1-year deal.  That's Mike, not Martin.  (NHL)
• As reported yesterday, veteran Adam Foote resigned with the Avalanche.  (TSN)