TSN.ca keeps you up to date on the latest moves and rumours from around the NHL with Day 2's NHL Free Agent Frenzy blog.

7:26pm et: Defenceman Trevor van Riemsdyk is joining the Washington Capitals on a one-year deal worth $700,000, according to TSN's Frank Seravalli.

5:55pm et: The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed forward Valeri Nichushkin. Term and financial details were not disclosed.

The 25-year-old had 13 goals and 27 points in 65 games last season with the Avalanche. He was bought out by the Dallas Stars in June 2019 before catching on with Colorado.

4:49pm et: TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports that Cody Eakin has a signed a two-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres worth an average annual value of $2.25 million.

The 29-year-old centre had five goals and 10 assists over 49 games split between the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets this past season.

4:47pm et: TSN Hockey Insider reports that forward Jesper Fast has signed a three-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. The deal has an average annual value of $2 million.

The 28-year-old had 12 goals and 17 assists over 69 games with the Rangers in 2019-20.

2:47pm et: TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports veteran forward Nate Thompson has signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Jets for $750,000.

Thompson had four goals and 11 assists last season in a combined 70 games for the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers.

2:26pm et - According to TSN Senior Hockey Reporter Frank Seravalli, Ryan Strome and Tony DeAngelo have filed for salary arbitration.

The first day of hearings is scheduled for Oct. 20.

12:41pm et - TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports that teams are interested in Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Johnson, despite him clearing waivers today. Teams aren't interested in helping Tampa alleviate cap pressure without the team retaining salary or throwing in a sweetener.

12:33pm et - Defenceman Alex Pietrangelo is headed to Las Vegas... for a visit.

According to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, Pietrangelo confirmed he is heading to Vegas to visit with the Golden Knights.

This comes after a picture posted Saturday surfaced on social media of Pietrangelo walking toward an airplane. Vegas general manager Kelly McCrimmon didn't have much to say Friday night regarding Pietrangelo when speaking to reporters.

The defenceman is listed at No. 1 on TSN Hockey's Free Agent top 100 board.

12:01pm et - Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Johnson has cleared waivers, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

11:37am et - The Boston Bruins announce they've signed forward Craig Smith to a three-year contract which carries an average annual value of $3.1 million

11:23am et - TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports that goaltender Thomas Greiss has signed with the Detroit Red Wings to a two-year contract that carries an average annual value of $3.6 million.

11:02am et - The Nashville Predators announced they have signed forward Nick Cousins to a two-year contract worth $3 million.

10:54am et - TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports that Tyson Barrie's camp continue discussions with the Oilers, Canucks and Avalanche all in the mix on a short-term solution.

10:13am et - The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have signed forward Frederick Gaudreau and goaltender Maxime Lagace to one-year, two-way contracts worth $700,000 at the NHL level.

9:43am et - TSN's Carlo Colaiacovo reports that free agent Alex Pietrangelo will spend the day evaluating options, but is not expected to make a decision on his future today.

TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun echoed the sentiment, tweeting "As I said yesterday, Pietrangelo is in no rush."

9:40am et - Andre Burakovsky has inked a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche.

Burakovsky was a restricted free agent. The deal is worth $9.8 million over two years.

8:50am et - TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports that Taylor Hall's camp is sorting through multiple options with multiple teams. They are working on carving out a short list. 

8:27am et - TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reported late Friday night that the Vancouver Canucks have had more talks with Tyson Barrie's camp.

"More to come tomorrow I think," LeBrun added.

Although, LeBrun also said Friday Barrie may view the Edmonton Oilers as an option.

Barrie appeared in 70 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, scoring five goals and adding 34 assists. 

8:00am et - We continue to wait for many of the big names to sign as Alex Pietrangelo, Taylor Hall and Mike Hoffman, among others, did not find homes on Day 1. But the big guns might not be in a huge rush to sign.

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8:00am et - Recap all the deals from an eventful Day 1 of NHL free agency with TSN's Signing Tracker.