Free Agent Activity: Moves and Rumors Pt. 1

DONE DEAL- FERNANDEZ IS A BRUIN.
The Minnesota Wild have traded Goaltender Manny Fernandez to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Czech forward Petr Kalus, according to espn.com. The deal was done within the last hour, as the report is timed at 11:56 PM Saturday.

BLUES RE-UP TKACHUK
The St. Louis Blues have resigned forward for 2 years, $8 million. Tkachuk had been dealt to the Atlanta Thrashers by the Blues, in fear that St. Louis would be unable to resign him. Less than one week ago, his negotiating rights were dealt right back to the Blues in exchange for a draft pick.

PREDS SIGN A PAIR
The Nashville Predators have come to terms with center Scott Nichol and defenseman Alex Henry. Nichol's deal keeps him in a Preds uniform for the next 2 seasons, while paying him $750,000 per year. Henry signed a one year deal. If he finds himself in the minors, he will be paid $100,000, but if he finds his nitch in the NHL, the deal is up-ed to $475,000

MAIR REMAINS A SABRE
Adam Mair has decided to remain a Sabre for 3 more years at $2.275 million. The first two year's pay will be $750,000. He will receive $775,000 in the final year of the contract.

KOIVU AND SKOULA CONTINUE TO WALK ON THE WILD'S SIDE
Mikko Koivu and Martin Skoula will remain Wild Childs for the next few seasons as they have both signed multi-year deals. The terms on the contracts have not yet been released. Koivu was an offensive leader for the Wild last season. He led the team in faceoffs won (583) and faceoffs taken (1,147). He scored 9 Power Play goals, was ranked third among team leaders in assists, forth in goals and fifth in scoring. Skoula averaged 20:14 minutes if ice time for the Wild last season, while ranking fourth in blocked shots (81) and fifth in hits (73).

Kariya to the Islanders rumors continue to heat up. Many analysts believe that you could see the playmaking left winger here to replace Jason Blake, whom the Isles have basically given up on (because I say he's going to the Wild!). Ryan Smyth remains a mystery. He is testing the market, but the Isles have offered him a generous deal. Time will tell.

*Ted Nolan seemed to be in high spirits today at the Islanders Prospect Camp. He was smiling, shaking hands, and signing autographs. Hopefully this is a sign of good things to come!

AND THE BEST PART IS, WE HAVE ONLY JUST BEGUN!!!