Sergei Gonchar has signed a two-year deal in Dallas for $10M. Truly a sign of the times in terms of the market value of UFA defensemen of any repute and also signs that Jim Nill is going to bring the Detroit "build from a strong D out" system to Dallas.

Mark Streit meanwhile, has to be licking his chops and there is some speculation Streit's rights could be dealt to Montreal, New Jersey or Edmonton.

I now have players on The Rumor Chart which is now live. I updated the following:

Vanek: added to chart. Teams interested Calgary, Phoenix, Dallas

Hemsky: added to chart. Teams interested: Ottawa, NYI, Florida, Tampa

Clarkson updated: Maple Leafs added along with Minnesota, LA, Calgary among teams tracking

Zidlicky added. With Gonchar gone he becomes more valuable. NJ of course would like to hold on and has the money to do so...A return to Nashville possible. Flyers wanted Gonchar and could get in.

Ryan Miller. The Blues are a team to watch at the draft when it comes to the Miller sweeps..also Pittsburgh.

Speaking of Pittsburgh, I will be updating the Pens on the rumor chart today/tonight since they are no longer playing...