The 2018 Free Agency Frenzy is upon us. It’s the time of year which reminds us not to get attached to players for inevitably they will leave your favorite team and you will feel immense amounts of pain.
Below is a list of those who have departed from the Jackets during free agency. Feel free to lament (or celebrate) in the comments below.
This article will be updated as players leave.
Jordan Schroeder
Leading up to free agency frenzy forward Jordan Schroeder was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goaltender Jean-Francois Berube.
Article about the trade can be found here.
Jack Johnson
Signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins for 5 years, $16 million.
Jack Johnson: “My wife and I came in (to Pittsburgh) this morning to look at homes and we’re absolutely thrilled to be here. It feels like the perfect fit and I feel so blessed to be a Pittsburgh Penguin. I don’t think I could have asked for a better opportunity.” pic.twitter.com/NvKAatULsK
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 1, 2018
Article on the signing here.
Members of The Cannon sat down with Pensburgh to discuss what Johnson did and did not bring to the table. Here
Thomas Vanek
Signed a 1-year, $3 million deal with the Detroit Red Wings.
Article on the signing here.
Ian Cole
Signed with the Colorado Avalanche for 3 years at $4.25 million.
Sounds like Ian Cole will sign with the Colorado Avalanche for 3 years at $4.25M. #Avs
— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 1, 2018
Matt Calvert
It appears Matt Calvert will be joining Ian Cole in Colorado for the next three years at $2.8 million.
COL was also believed to be getting Matt Calvert, for around 3×2.8
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2018
Cameron Gaunce
Signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Gaunce was part of the leadership core for the Cleveland Monsters during the 2017-18 season.
We have signed defenseman Cameron Gaunce to a one-year, two-way contract.
Gaunce skated in 67 games with Cleveland (AHL) last season, recording three goals and 24 points. https://t.co/kFtrZuqT4w
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) July 1, 2018