The Nashville Predators landed coveted free agent Jason Arnott to fill a hole on their first line on another busy day of NHL free-agent signings.
Arnott was the biggest name on the move Sunday, signing a five-year, $22.5 million contract. The 31-year-old forward had a career-high 76 points for the Dallas Stars last season.
After a flurry of moves Saturday, the first day of the NHL free-agent season, more teams stepped up to fill their rosters.
After winning his first Stanley Cup ring with the Carolina Hurricanes, veteran center Doug Weight has decided to go back to the St. Louis Blues.
The New Jersey Devils capped a good opening weekend of free agency by re-signing Patrik Elias to a seven-year, $42 million contract.
The Devils retained another core player by re-signing right wing Jamie Langenbrunner.
In other moves Sunday:
The New York Rangers re-signed forward Martin Straka to a one-year deal worth $3.1 million.
The Carolina Hurricanes signed right wing Chad LaRose to a two-year contract.
The Boston Bruins agreed to a two-year contract with right wing Shean Donovan.
The Tampa Bay Lightning traded defenseman Darryl Sydor to Dallas for a fourth-round draft pick.
The Phoenix Coyotes signed goalie Mike Morrison to a one-year contract.
The New York Islanders signed Mike Sillinger to a three-year, $6.6 million deal.
The Florida Panthers signed defenseman Ruslan Salei to a four-year deal worth $12.1-million.
The Los Angeles Kings signed Alyn McCauley to a three-year, $6 million contract.