For two teams traditionally known for making big waves in the UFA pool, the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers have been very quiet thus far.

The Flyers of course have limited cap space this summer and are only seeking affordable signings, preferably on their blueline.

GM Paul Holmgren appears to find such an affordable d-man in Ossi Vaananen, who spent last season playing in Sweden after failing to land a contract in last summer’s UFA market.

Holmgren wanted a puck-moving defenseman but that’ s not Vaananen’s game, as he plays a more physical “stay-at-home” style, which should make him a welcome addition for the Flyers but still leaves Holmgren seeking an affordable offensive blueliner.

The Rangers are believed in the market for some of this summer’s big UFA fish like Mats Sundin and Marian Hossa but have kicked off July 1st with two minor signings, adding checking line forwards Patrick Rissmiller and Aaron Voros.