MiHockey’s 2015 free agency tracket

By @MichaelCaples –

At noon on July 1, unrestricted free agents can officially sign with NHL clubs. We’re keeping track of all the signings that involve either the Detroit Red Wings or Michigan natives, along with updating you on deals prior to July 1. We’re not restricting this to only the NHL, either – we’ll be keeping tabs on AHL contracts, as well.

Justin Florek (Marquette native, Northern Michigan alum)
Boston Bruins → New York Islanders (one-year, two-way contract)

Chris Conner (Westland native, Michigan Tech alum)
Washington Capitals → Philadelphia Flyers (two-year contract)

Steven Oleksy (Chesterfield native, Lake Superior State alum)
Washington Capitals → Pittsburgh Penguins (one-year, two-way contract)

Brad Richards
Chicago Blackhawks → Detroit Red Wings
     STORY: Red Wings sign Brad Richards on first day of free agency

Mike Green
Washington Capitals → Detroit Red Wings
     STORY: Red Wings land Mike Green on first day of free agency

Kevin Porter (Northville native, University of Michigan alum)
Detroit Red Wings → Pittsburgh Penguins (one-year, two-way contract)

Justin Williams (Plymouth Whalers alum)
Los Angeles Kings → Washington Capitals (two-year contract)

Erik Condra (Trenton native)
Ottawa Senators → Tampa Bay Lightning (three-year contract)

Greg Pateryn (Sterling Heights, University of Michigan alum)
Montreal Canadiens → Montreal Canadiens (two-year extension)

Gregory Campbell (Plymouth Whalers alum)
Boston Bruins → Columbus Blue Jackets (two-year contract)

Shawn Horcoff (Michigan State alum)
Dallas Stars → Anaheim Ducks (one-year contract)

Matt Hackett (Plymouth Whalers alum)
Buffalo Sabres → Anaheim Ducks (two-year contract)

Chris Mueller (Michigan State alum)
New York Rangers → Anaheim Ducks (one-year contract)

Justin Williams (Plymouth Whalers alum)
Los Angeles Kings → Washington Capitals (two-year contract)

Derek Grant (Michigan State alum)
Ottawa Senators → Calgary Flames (one-year, two-way contract)

Mark Letestu (Western Michigan alum)
Columbus Blue Jackets → Edmonton Oilers (three-year contract)

Matt Hunwick (Warren native, University of Michigan alum)
New York Rangers → Toronto Maple Leafs (two-year contract)

Andy Miele (Grosse Pointe Woods native)
Detroit Red Wings → Detroit Red Wings (one-year contract)
      MORE: Miele, McCollum sign one-year deals with Wings

Tom McCollum
Detroit Red Wings → Detroit Red Wings (one-year contract)
MORE: Miele, McCollum sign one-year deals with Wings

Brendan Smith
Detroit Red Wings → Detroit Red Wings (two-year contract)
     MORE: Red Wings re-sign Brendan Smith for two years

Austin Watson (Ann Arbor native)
Nashville Predators → Nashville Predators (two-year contract)

Ian Cole (Ann Arbor native)
Pittsburgh Penguins → Pittsburgh Penguins (three-year contract)