Phoenix Coyotes Hockey on AZ Vibe

We’re going to be updating this thread with big news of the first day of the NHL Free Agency Frenzy today.

7:20 AM – (Approx) – Daren Dreger of TSN reported that the Coyotes contract was done and all he had to do was sign it.

http://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/17495278174

Z. Michalek is in the midst of making a decision. To either take the Coyotes latest offer, or go to free agency. Stay tuned

8:40 AM – John Gambo reported the following about Michalek’s contract

http://twitter.com/Gambo620/status/17500840869

Coyotes have made 6-year offer to FA D Zybanek Michalek for approx $18-$21 million, sides were still talking as of late last night

9:00 AM – The Free Agent Frenzy begins!!!

9:10 AM – TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported that Michalek will test the free agent waters

http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/17502797008

Zybenek Michalek is going to market. Add another quality defenceman to the list.

10:15 AM AZ Time – Daren Dreger has reported that Zbynek Michalek has signed a 5 year $20 million Dollar contract with the Penguins

11:00 AM AZ Time – Coyotes Defensman Derek Morris has resigned with the Coyotes. Its a 4 year $11 million dollar deal.

12:05 PM AZ Time – Ray Whitney Signs a two year $6 million dollar contract.