Free Agent Hits: Rask, Smith, Letang, Clarkson, Bickell, Mikkelson, Red Wings and Pietrangelo
Bob McKenzie: McKenzie figures Tuukka Rask's new deal will be in the $7 million range. Pierre LeBrun: Positive talks between the Coyotes and Mike Smith. Could be a 6-year deal. The franchises future is still a factor. Pierre LeBrun: Kris…
Lecavalier Hits: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Bruins, Panthers and Stars
Pierre LeBrun: Vincent Lecavalier could have a shortlist of teams drawn up tonight or tomorrow morning and could be down to 1 or 2 teams buy draft time. Josh Rimer: Not a surprise that the Leafs have spoken with Lecavalier.…
Afternoon Hits: Seguin being discussed, Horton, Ference, Coburn, Clutterbuck and Perron
Josh Rimer: The Bruins may be making Tyler Seguin available. Bob McKenzie: The Bruins are talking trade and Tyler Seguin's name has been discussed. Looking like Nathan Horton won't be back. Joe Haggerty: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said that several…
NHL Rumor Roundup from LeBrun and Garrioch
Tim Panaccio: A GM: "Vinny will make up what he lost. I'm glad I sat out 3-plus months for this. What a scam. It's gonna be a bidding war for him." Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams are allowed to talk…
Trade Hits: Leafs, Phaneuf, Coburn, Oilers, Flyers, Read and a Top 10 list
Darren Dreger: Multiple ongoing trade discussions. First deal made could open the flood gates. David Pagnotta: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on trades: "It's a little bit quieter (on trade front) than it has been in the last 12 hours,…
Goaltender Rumors: Schneider, Luongo, DiPietro, Halak, Emery, Theodore and Clemmensen
Darren Dreger: Two sources have said that Cory Schneider is in play and a first round pick and prospect are part of the asking price. The Oilers could be part of the talks. This could just be a backup plan…
Draft Hits: Maple Leafs, Devils, Predators, Kings and Senators
Rob Longley: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on moving up at the draft: "Our scouts feel there will be a quality player at 21." Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello doesn't rule out trading up or down, depends on opportunity.…
Free Agent Hits: Streit, Kindl, Miller, Rask, Bergeron, Bickell, Clarkson and the Blue Jackets
Darren Dreger: Mark Streit's Flyers contract breakdown: $5 million, $6.25 million, $5.75 million and $4 million. Darren Dreger: The Red Wings re-signed Jakub Kindl to a 4-year, $9.6 million contract. Darren Dreger: The Red Wings re-sign Drew Miller to a…
Evening Hits: No buyout for Richards … 15 teams interested in Lecavalier
Chris Johnston: The Rangers won't use a compliance buyout on Brad Richards this summer. It is possible that they use it next year. Dan Rosen: The risk of the Rangers not buying Richards out: "1) Richards may not be able…
NHL Rumor Round up on 14 teams and a top trade candidate list
Bruce Garrioch: Trade talk is in full swing. "There is so much talk, and so many names, it's hard to believe that everything that is being talked about could actually happen," said a league executive Thursday. "Lots of teams are…
Free Agent Hits: Alfredsson, Lecavalier fits, Bruins and the Maple Leafs
Marie Lehmann: Daniel Alfredsson: "I needed a few weeks to see if the necessary urge for summer training and precamp was there. And it is." Bruce Garrioch: The Senators will make news official later and contract negotiations will start this…
Quick Hits: DiPietro, Oilers and Leafs coaching notes, Kampfer and Blunden
The Fourth Period: A source is saying the Islanders are still considering buying out Rick DiPietro. It's unclear when the Islanders would do this. Teams have until July 4th. If they buy him out, would cost $24 million over 16…