NHL News: Frolov and Ponikarvosky Sign

Multiple Sources confirm that the New York Rangers have singed Alexander Frolov to a one year, $3 million deal.

Darren Dreger of TSN.ca has reported on Twitter that Alexi Ponikarvosky will head to LA to replace Frolov. Dreger also reported later that the contract us for one year, $3 million total with a $200,000 signing bonus.

Andy Strickland has reported on Twitter that former Blues forward Lee Stempniak has been contacted and teams seem interested, but nothing concrete in terms on an offer.

Stempniak is the last remaining “goal scorer” on the market. It appears that teams are seeing last seasons goal total as an aberration. Reminder: Lee scored 27 goals in St. Louis one season. He has the ability and the work ethic.

The Boston Bruins went to Arbitration with forward Blake Wheeler today. Reports are that the meeting went well and the judge will rule in 48 hours.

Islanders forward Matt Moulson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one year, $2.45 million contract.

There is no agreement between Blue Jackets defenseman Anton Stralman still. Arbitration looming there as well.

Nothing new in Kovy-Gate news.

Discussion on Twitter says that a scout has said that Nashville’s 2010 1st Round pick, Austin Watson, is NHL ready. He could use some seasoning to hone his offensive skills. That’s a good young team building up down south.