According to tsn.ca, the Boston Bruins have placed Glen Murray on waivers. The Bruins bought out the remaining year of Murray's contract ($4.15 million). Murray scored 30 points (17g-13a) in 63 games last season, and he missed time because of a hip flexor. Murray, who experienced his least productive season in a decade, could be targeted by other teams. Murray scored at least 20 goals in five consecutive seasons prior to 2007-08, but he still remains an injury risk as he has not played in more than 64 games in the last three seasons.

According to the Vancouver Province, Mats Sundin's agent J.P. Barry has stated that Sundin will make a decision about his playing future by August 1. Said Barry: "He hasn't finally decided if he's going to play or not, but he's set the timetable. He needs to make the decision by then so he can be in training camp in September. He wants to be ready for that." Knowing Sundin, he'll take every last minute of that time to make his decision, but at least Sundin won't leave fantasy owners guessing like Scott Niedermayer and Teemu Selanne did last season. It is believed that Sundin has narrowed his options down to either retirement or playing for one of four teams: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, or the New York Rangers. At this stage, what he decides is still anyone's guess.

According to tsn.ca, Martin Rucinsky has signed a contract with Sparta Prague in the Czech league. Rucinsky was held to 40 games last season due to various injuries. He scored 16 points (5g-11a) with a (-9) for the Blues in 2007-08. The 37-year-old Rucinsky would have been a marginal fantasy option at best had he decided to play in the NHL. The well-travelled veteran scored 55 points (16g-39a) in just 52 games with the Rangers back in 2005-06.

According to sportsnet.ca, the Boston Bruins avoided arbitration with Dennis Wideman and signed him to a four-year contract worth $15.75 million. Wideman scored 36 points (13g-23a) for the Bruins last season, which included 20 power-play points. He could be a reliable d-man to round out your roster, and he should help out with power-play points once again this season.

According to tsn.ca, the Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed Daniel Carcillo to a two-year contract. Carcillo scored 24 points (13g-11a) in 57 games this past season. However, he was a penalty minute machine, leading the league with 324 PIM. If you haven't addressed your penalty minutes situation late in your draft, you may want to lean toward Carcillo.

According to tsn.ca, the Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Jonathan Ericsson and Jimmy Howard. Ericsson, who spent most of 2007-08 in the AHL, scored 1 goal in 8 games for the Wings last season. The tall (6'4") defenseman could be a sleeper in fantasy leagues for points, penalty minutes, and plus/minus if he can see significant minutes for the Wings this season. Howard also spent most of 2007-08 in the AHL, but he recorded a 2.18 GAA in 4 games for the Wings last season. He will likely start the season in Grand Rapids of the AHL, since the Red Wings signed Ty Conklin this offseason to backup Chris Osgood.

According to tsn.ca, the Calgary Flames have signed Andre Roy. Roy scored 7 points (4g-3a) with 108 penalty minutes in 63 games for Tampa Bay last season. He will bring experience and toughness to the Flames, but don't expect him to make any impact on a fantasy level.