The Hurricanes re-signed forward Jussi Jokinen on Thursday to a three-year contract worth $9M. The team announced the deal one day before Jokinen was due to become an unrestricted free agent. Jokinen, 28, will make $3M a year through 2013-14. He made $1.9M last season, when he had 52 points in 70 games.

The Blues re-signed forward T.J. Oshie to a one-year contract, the team announced on Thursday, according to an ESPN.com report. "We're excited to have T.J. in the fold for another season," GM Doug Armstrong said in a statement. "His energy and versatility make him an integral part of our club."

The Lightning have re-signed goaltender Dwayne Roloson to a one-year contract today, vice president and GM Steve Yzerman announced. “We are happy to bring Dwayne back into the fold today,” Yzerman said. “He proved his worth both in the regular season and playoffs last year, bringing stability to our team. He is a proven veteran and we are pleased to have him back for the upcoming season.” “I’m extremely excited to return to the Lightning,” Roloson said. “It is a great organization and we had a great run last season. I’m looking forward to trying to do it again in 2011-12.” Roloson played in 34 games with the Lightning last season after being acquired on January 1, 2011. He went on to post an 18-12-4 record with a .912 save percentage, 2.56 goals-against average and four shutouts during the regular season.

The Lightning have re-signed center Adam Hall to a one-year, one-way contract today, vice president and Gm Steve Yzerman announced. "We are pleased to have Adam return to the Lightning for another season,” Yzerman said. “His outstanding work ethic and leadership were, and will continue to be, very important to us." Hall played in all 82 games with the Lightning last season, recording seven goals and 18 points. He was Tampa Bay’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy after battling his way back to the NHL in 2010-11. He was one of four Bolts to play in all 82 games. The 30-year-old veteran also played in all 18 Stanley Cup Playoff games with the Lightning as they made it to within one game of the Stanley Cup Final. He recorded a goal and five points during the postseason.

The Blue Jackets have signed forward Mike Blunden to a one-year, two-way NHL-AHL contract, Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and GM Scott Howson announced today. Blunden appeared in one game for the Blue Jackets in 2010-11. He collected 12 goals and nine assists for 21 points and had 41 penalty minutes in 37 games with the Springfield Falcons, Columbus’ AHL affiliate. He missed the majority of the season due to injury. The Toronto, Ontario native registered 2-2-4, 59 penalty minutes and was +3 in 40 games with the Blue Jackets in 2009-10.

The Avalanche announced today that the team has signed forward David Jones to a one-year contract through the 2011-12 season. Jones, 26, shared the team goal-scoring lead with a career-high 27 goals in 2010-11. He also set career bests in games (77), assists (18) and points (45). The Guelph, Ontario native led Colorado with four game-winning tallies and set a new single-season franchise record with three overtime goals. “We are pleased to have David under contract,” said Avalanche GM/Executive Vice President Greg Sherman. “He was one of our top offensive players a year ago and is part of the young nucleus of this team.”

The Sabres have avoided arbitration by re-signing center Nathan Gerbe to a three-year contract. The deal carries an average salary cap hit of $1.43 million per season, according to a source. Gerbe was eligible to become a restricted free agent after the team retained his rights by tendering him a contract offer.

Stars defenseman Brad Lukowich will be back with the club on a one-year, two-way contract in 2011-12, the team announced Tuesday.

The Hurricanes re-signed defenseman Joni Pitkanen and forward Patrick Dwyer to multiyear contracts Tuesday. The Hurricanes announced the deals three days before the players could have become unrestricted free agents. Pitkanen agreed to a three-year contract that will pay him $4.5M per season, the Hurricanes said. Dwyer received a two-year deal and will make $600,000 this season and $650,000 in 2012-13.

Durable center Brooks Laich signed a six-year, $27M deal with the Capitals Tuesday, opting to stay with the team rather than test the open market. Laich was poised to become an unrestricted free agent Friday, but he had stated an inclination to stay in Washington if the team wanted him back.