After almost three years, an arbitrator has finally decided that the Rangers owe bonus money to Jed Ortmeyer and Bobby Holik. The Rangers were the only team to withhold bonus money to players during the lockout, and seemed mostly intent on denying Bobby Holik his bonus (Ortmeyer unfortunately being caught up in the proceedings). Darius Kasparaitis had also been owed money, but the Rangers worked out a deal earlier in the season that allowed him to play in Russia.

Sean Avery has signed on with ICM to represent him in things other than sports. Avery is already working with Vogue as an intern, and has kicked his non-hockey activities in high gear this off-season as he pursues his passion in fashion.