It's not easy for NHL GMs to land free agents at a low price tag, but there were a handful of additions made this summer that could prove to outproduce their modest cap hit.

After seven seasons in the Bay Area, Mario Ferraro won't be suiting up for the San Jose Sharks this coming season. The long-time Sharks blue liner hit unrestricted free agency for the first time in his career and was quickly signed by the Winnipeg Jets, sending him back north of the border for the first time in his professional career.

The Edmonton Oilers were active in free agency and added several new faces to their roster. However, one experienced defenseman who appeared to be an ideal fit slipped through their fingers, as Edmonton couldn’t get a deal across the finish line in time.

From veteran additions to camp hopefuls, five roster newcomers claim their jerseys—including goaltender Stuart Skinner, who makes franchise history as the first Winnipeg Jet to wear number 74.

The San Jose Sharks never circled back on Mario Ferraro. The UFA defenseman signed a three-year, $12 million contract with […] The post Ferraro Leaves Sharks: “It’s tough saying goodbye” appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.

The dependable defenceman joins the Jets seeking a winning culture and family-first environment, bringing elite durability and a gritty defensive presence to Winnipeg’s blueline.

Defenseman Mario Ferraro, who has spent his nearly 500-game career with the Sharks, has been signed by the Jets.

Winnipeg beat out major contenders to land Mario Ferraro, a reliable shutdown specialist whose elite shot-blocking and physical grit promise to stabilize the Jets' defensive top-four.

Three more San Jose Sharks appear to be headed to free agency come Jul. 1. Mario Ferraro, Ryan Reaves, and […] The post SJHN Daily: Ferraro, Reaves & Klingberg Expected To Hit Free Agency appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.