Morning Hits: Rohloff Lawsuit, Mason, Flyers HoF and S. Thornton
Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: Former Bruins defenseman Jon Rohloff has filed a concussion lawsuit against the league. He filed on Tuesday in Minnesota that he suffered “multiple head traumas during his NHL career that were improperly diagnosed and…
NHL Video: Canadiens Offering Subban Eight-Years?
Chris Johnston of SportsNet: The Canadiens have offered P.K. Subban a long-term deal before tomorrow mornings arbitration hearing. “It’s very likely still that P.K. Subban is going to agree to a long-term deal before this goes to an arbitrator,” Johnston…
NHL News: Senators Re-sign Lehner … Penguins Re-sign Spaling
Ottawa Senators: The Senators re-signed goaltender Robin Lehner to three-year, $6.675 million contract. The deal carries a $2.225 million salary cap hit, with a salary breakdown of: $1.5 million, $2.025 million and $3.15 million. Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have avoided…
NHL Rumors IV: Jets, Bissonnette, Halpern and the Canucks
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets and Michael Frolik had discussed a five-year contract before settling for a one-year. $3.3 million deal on Tuesday. Neither side would say what held a long-term deal up, but can guarantee…
NHL Rumors III: NJ – Brodeur, Carter and Gelinas … CHI and Hayes Unlikely
Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello and Martin Brodeur have a "mutual understanding" that it's best for both sides that he play elsewhere next season. “I think Marty and I have come to an agreement that is…
NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs – Gardiner, Franson, Nonis and Shanahan
Kevin McGran: Jake Gardiner said that the Maple Leafs offered a bridge deal and the five year deal he ended up signing. It was his choice. Hope Smoke: Doug MacLean: "You still need a Franson to log some mins. Yeah they…
NHL Rumors I: Subban and Canadiens Nearing Arbitration
David Pagnotta: Talks between the Canadiens and P.K. Subban are ongoing, but Pagnotta doesn't think they'll go to arbitration. Both sides are wanting to do a long-term deal, just a matter of figuring out the money. Despite the numbers that…
NHL News: Spaling, Green, Gardiner, King and Halischuk
Ken Campbell: Nick Spaling filed for $2.85 million, with the Penguins submitting $1.65 million. Tom Gulitti: The Devils signed Andy Green to a five year, $25 million contract extension, $5 million in each season. Stephen Whyno: Jake Gardiner salary breakdown:…
NHL Rumors III: P.K. on Arbitration and Toronto … Wild on Nino and Kuemper
Ken Campbell: P.K. Subban asked for $8.5 million in arbitration, with the Canadiens filing for $5.25 million. Sean Fitz-Gerald of the National Post: P.K. Subban on if he's ever considered playing in his hometown of Toronto. "Um, I’d be wrong…
NHL Rumors II: Penguins and Sutter … Weekes on Brodeur
Shelly Anderson: Hearing that the Penguins and Brandon Sutter are making progress. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: The Penguins and Sutter have talked about both short and long-term contracts over the past couple weeks. A source said the Penguins…
NHL Rumors I: Jets and Frolik … Carlyle and Gardiner
Ken Wiebe: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said they still hope to eventually sign Michael Frolik to a long-term deal. The Jets can't sign Frolik to a new long-term deal until January 1st. Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets…
NHL News: Staal, Mueller, Samuelsson, D’Amigo, LaRose and Marchand
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Eric Staal had surgery for a core injury he suffered during offseason training. He should be ready for training camp according to the team. Andy Strickland: The Blues signed Peter Mueller to a one-year, two-way deal. He'll get…