Mikael Samuelsson (VAN - Right Wing)

Impact: The Swedish right wing spent the past four seasons in Detroit, winning the Stanley Cup in 2008 and falling one game short this year. The 32-year-old has 86 goals and 208 points in 466 career NHL games. Samuelsson was also part of Sweden's gold-medal winning team at the 2006 Turin Olympics. He's the third forward to leave the Red Wings this spring. Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky signed with the Chicago Blackhawks this week. (STATS - Fri. Jul 3, 2009)

Matt Pope (VAN)

Impact: The 24-year-old defenseman is bound for Manitoba of the AHL, where he totaled five points in eight games last season. (RotoWire - Fri. Jul 3, 2009)

Shane O'Brien (VAN - Defense)

Impact: O'Brien played 76 games for the Canucks last season, totaling 10 assists and 196 penalty minutes. He'll assume the same role as goon for the Canucks next season, making him valuable in leagues that award trips to the sin bin. (RotoWire - Fri. Jul 3, 2009)

Lauri Korpikoski (NYR)

Impact: Korpikoski was a healthy scratch often under former coach Tom Renney, but will figure into new coach John Tortorella's scheme more prominently. (RotoWire - Thu. Jul 2, 2009)

Ryan Callahan (NYR)

Impact: The Rangers are confident that Callahan will stay on Broadway this offseason. He'll likely be on the team's second line next year. (RotoWire - Thu. Jul 2, 2009)

Brandon Dubinsky (NYR - Center)

Impact: The Rangers are very high on Dubinsky, believing he could be a cornerstone of their team for years to come. His name has popped up in a couple of places in trade rumors, but the Rangers seem intent on keeping him. (RotoWire - Thu. Jul 2, 2009)