According to sources familiar with the deal, Giguere will be paid $5.5 million the first two seasons, $6 million the next and $7 million in the final year.
May 2007 - Hockey Wiretap
Giguere Signs $24 Million Deal
NHL Okays Salary-Cap Increase
Pending an agreement with the players' union, the NHL salary cap will increase from $44 million to between $48 and $50 million next season.
Will Patrick Kane Be The NHL's First Overall Draft Pick?
Patrick Kane, the 18-year-old from Buffalo is ranked No. 1 by the Red Line Report scouting publication, despite concern over his defensive play.
A Pitkanen Trade Next?
Agent Larry Kelly told the Daily Times that a Joni Pitkanen trade would be forthcoming and could be Paul Holmgren's next move.
Most NHL Teams Won't Get Immediate Help From This Week's Draft
The NHL draft will be held this Friday and Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
Is Scott Niedermayer Planning To Retire?
Scott Niedermayer confirmed the rumors of his possible retirement in an ESPN.com story Monday and said he wasn't leaning either way.
Preds To Let Kariya Walk?
Paul Kariya will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 if the Predators do not re-sign him before then.
Ottawa Fires Muckler, Promotes Murry To GM
Less than two weeks after losing in the Stanley Cup final, the Ottawa Senators fired general manager John Muckler and promoted coach Bryan Murray to replace him Monday.
Predators Acquire Their First Round Pick Back From Philly
The Predators sent the rights to Scott Hartnell and Kimmo Timonen to the Flyers for the rights to the 23rd overall pick.