On Jaromir Jagr …
Darren Dreger: “Always subject to change, but indications are Jaromir Jagr very likely won’t be back in Florida. Great hands, but need more speed in lineup.”
Pierre LeBrun: “Further to @DarrenDreger, Jaromir Jagr’s agent Petr Svoboda confirms the Panthers have cut ties. Jagr hitting the open market.”
On Justin Williams …
Aaron Ward: “Based on his history with the Hurricanes, Justin Williams seems likely to return to Carolina.”
Mike Commodore: “Folks….word out of Justin Williams camp..Carolina Hurricanes making a strong late push.”
On the Los Angeles Kings …
David Pagnotta: “As of yesterday, didn’t sound like Kings were in front of line for Thornton or Williams. Could change today when they submit formal offers.”
On Jason Demers and the Vancouver Canucks …
Pierre LeBrun: “Hearing that Jason Demers, via his modified NTC, nixed a trade to Vancouver”
On the Minnesota Wild …
Michael Russo: “#mnwild has called on defenseman Paul Postma on a 2-way…. Agents feel they can get him a 1-way”
Michael Russo: “#mnwild will sign a # of forwards, defensemen and a goalie today and coming days to 2-ways. Wild likely signing Landon Ferraro/Cal O’Reilly”
Michael Russo: “#mnwild‘s looking for a right-shot D. Former junior star Ryan Murphy, just traded by Carolina and bought out by Calgary, is a candidate”
On the Ottawa Senators …
Travis Yost: “Believe Viktor Stalberg will head back to Ottawa.”
Bruce Garrioch: “The #Sens will likely go with what they’ve got on defence. May add depth. Up front, looks like Wingels to UFA. Still trying to sign Stalberg”
On Matt Hunwick …
Craig Custance: “Michigan native Matt Hunwick has narrowed options down to two teams. Maple Leafs out at this point.”
Aaron Ward: “Hearing former Toronto Maple Leaf and former University of Michigan Wolverine likely headed to Pittsburgh Penguins.”
On the Washington Capitals …
Aivis Kalnins: “#Caps Stanislav Galiev is exploring options in the #KHL.”
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights …
Chris Johnston: “Marcus Kruger is owed a $2M bonus from #blackhawks today. Expectation is he’ll be moved to Vegas in long-rumoured deal after it is paid.”