Feb 4, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) misses a first period opportunity against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
There was a flurry of activity yesterday and several of them came late into the night. All and all there were four trades and 12 signings. As the free agent bell is set to ring at 12 PM ET today, let’s recap the moves.
NHL Roundup: 4 trades made, two involving the Blackhawks
Golden Knights trade Marc-Andre Fleury to Blackhawks: ESPN reported Fleury’s $7 million salary next season is an obligation of the Blackhawks, who are sending forward prospect Mikael Hakkarainen to Vegas in the deal.