I don't believe we received anything for Hossa because he was an unrestricted free agent.
Jug Earp
Unrestricted free agent
An unrestricted free agent is free to take the highest offer from whoever offers it. A restricted free agent can shop around for the highest salary. But, the team that owns him has the option to match that highest offer and the player must accept it. If there is no salary cap, the offers to free agents should be significantly higher, especially if a bidding war ensues. But, this will probably be a 1-year offer, since there should be a cap with the new collective bargaining agreement in 2011.
He currently is an unrestricted free agent. He last played for the Calgary Flames
Oakland Raiders, though he is an unrestricted free agent.
UFA means unrestricted free agent, which means that the player can sign a contract with any team
He becomes and Unrestricted Free Agent at the conclusion of the 2012/13 season.
Yes, Oakland released him on May 6, 2010, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Disability Compensation: Veterans rated as 100% disabled receive monthly disability compensation payments from the VA.
In 2008, Marcus Pollard was a Tight End for the Atlanta Falcons. He is currently a unrestricted free agent however.
Matt Spaeth became an unrestricted free agent following the 2010 season. He is currently playing for the Chicago Bears.