Former NHL goaltender Ray “Razor” Emery drowned while swimming in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, on Sunday. He was just 35-years-old.
At 2:50 pm, HPS recovered the body of former @NHL player Ray Emery, 35. Emery was reported missing just after 6:00 am in #HamOnt harbour. His body was recovered in close proximity to where he was last seen. Family has been notified. Cause of death to be confirmed pending a PM.
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) July 15, 2018
Emery was an Ottawa Senators fourth-round draft pick (99th overall) in 2001. Over 11 NHL seasons, he played for the Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks. Emery helped the Senators reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2007 and won a Cup six years later with the Blackhawks in 2013 serving as a backup to starter Corey Crawford.
Condolences go out to Ray’s family, friends and fans around the world. You will be missed, Razor!
***
Center Phillip Danault signed a three-year, $9.25 million contract to remain with the Montreal Canadiens. Danault produced 25 points in 52 games for the Habs last season. (Eyes On The Prize)
The Buffalo Sabres re-signed RFA forwards Nicholas Baptiste, Danny O’Regan, and Justin Bailey to new deals. (Die By The Blade)
The Toronto Maple Leafs inked defenseman Rasmus Sandin to an entry-leavel contract. Sandin was chosen 29th overall in 2018 Entry Draft. (Pension Plan Puppets)
The Boston Bruins signed center Colby Cave to a two-year, two-way deal. Cave appeared in three games with the Bruins last season. (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
UFA Zack Mitchell signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings also re-signed defenseman Kurtis MacDermid to a two-year, two-way contract. (Jewels From The Crown)
The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed forward Oliver Bjorkstrand to a three-year deal worth $7.5 million and RFA defenseman Ryan Murray accepted his qualifying offer. Murphy’s new contract is for one-year and is worth $2.825 million. (The Cannon)
Forwards Hudson Fasching, Laurent Dauphin and Michael Bunting signed one-year, two-way deals with the Arizona Coyotes. (Arizona Sports)
The Pittsburgh Penguins came to terms with forwards Teddy Blueger and Thomas DiPauli, and defenseman Ethan Prow. Pittsburgh also inked center Filip Hallander to an entry-level contract. (Pensburgh)
Left wing Morgan Klimchuk signed a one-year, two-way deal to remain with Calgary Flames. Klimchuk made his NHL debut for Calgary last season. (Matchsticks and Gasoline)
The New Jersey Devils have inked defenseman Michael Kapla to a new one-year, two-way deal. Kapla spent all last season with AHL Binghamton. (All About the Jersey)
Left wing Taylor Leier signed a one-year deal to remain with the Philadelphia Flyers. Leier produced 5 points in 39 games with the Flyers in 2017-18. (Broad Street Hockey)
The Colorado Avalance re-signed defenseman Mason Geertsen to a one-year, two-way deal. Geertsen spent the 2017-18 season in the AHL with the San Antonio Rampage. (Mile High Hockey)
Defenseman Rob O’Gara accepted his qualifying offer, a new one-year, two-way deal with the New York Rangers. O’Gara appeared in 22 games with the Rangers last season. (Blueshirt Banter)