The Ottawa Senators took care of one of their pending free agent problems today, signing winger Clarke MacArthur to a five-year, $23.25 Million contract.

MacArthur scored 24 goals and 31 assists with the Sens last season.

Ottawa will have a much tougher time trying to get Bobby Ryan to agree to a deal before he is free to explore free agency in 2015.

*******

According to Newsday Charles Wang has agreed to sell the Islanders to Jonathan Ledecky and Scott Malkin. Ledecky formerly was part owner of the Washington Capitals.

Today on the Hockeybuzzcast, we talk everything Rangers with Russ Cohen

Join the Discussion: » 132 Comments » Post New Comment

» Utah Targeting Marchessault After 42-Goal Season

» Tanev A Prime Target Of Leafs On July 1 If He Does Not Return To Dallas

» Are The Oilers Proof That The Playoff Format Is Flawed?; Fri's Buzzcast

» Today on MythBusters: Steven Stamkos, and the Canadiens. Plausible?

» Flyers Focused on Hockey Trades, Moving Up; Wed's Buzzcast