Morning notes on: CBA, Doan deadline, Ovechkin and KHL, Colaiacovo, Cousins, Huselius, Visnovsky and Kane
TSN: CBA talks made little progress last week, but both sides will meet again on Tuesday. Darren Dreger is saying that the league may present another offer. Detroit Free Press: Shane Doan will sign somewhere before September 15th. "Shane is…
Free Agent and trade notes on: Subban, Hall, Eberle, Seguin, Doan, Franzen, Luongo, Carlson and Fistric
L.A. Lariviere via twitter: P.K. Subban's agent said there is no truth the report that Subban asked for a 5 year deal at $30 million, "Another erroneous report. PK has not made any such request" Lariviere adds that his sources said…
CBA talks … Kronwall may join brother in KHL if lockout … Oilers lack depth at center … AHL to test no-touch icing
Chris Johnson via twitter: CBA talks are set to start at 9:30 am this morning, with economic issues the main topic of the day. Aaron Portzline via twitter: "People on both sides of the aisle believe next couple days in…
Don Fehr talking CBA negotiations – August 22nd and 21st
Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 Tuesday August 21st, 2012
Taylor Hall signs 7 year contract extension with the Oilers
TSN: The Edmonton Oilers have signed Taylor Hall to a 7 year contract extension worth $42 million, a $6 million salary cap hit.
Free Agent notes involving Doan, Couture, Hall, Eberle and Hartnell’s new contract
John Buccigross via twitter: Buccigross was told that the Sabres 4 year, $30 offer to Shane Doan is legit. The Coyotes are only looking to go 2 years for now. Mike Harrington via twitter: Harrington notes again that the Sabres…
Neuvirth comments on Holtby and Semin … Yakupov looking at KHL? Samsonov looking for a tryout … Some CBJ could be sent to AHL
Stephen Whyno via twitter: Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth tells iSport.cz that Braden Holtby is his "weakest competition yet." Brian Stubits of CBS Sports: (Russian Machine Never Breaks translation) Neuvirth did clarify a little better, He sure is a great goalie.…
Trade and free agent notes: Umberger, Filppula, Kulikov, Hartnell and Blues questions
Aaron Portzline via twitter: Portzline clears the air regarding the rumor that RJ Umberger asking for a trade out of Columbus, "Don't be ridiculous. No truth." Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings Valtteri Filppula (28) had…
Sharks lost $15 million last season … CBA talks tomorrow and Thursday … CBJ and PHO account for 1/3 of NHL loses
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Despite selling out every game, the Sharks parent company said they lost $15 million last year. "We're OK with that because that's a decision we've made to stay competitive," said Kevin Compton…
Mike Fisher signs 2 year extension with the Predators
Nashville Predators via twitter: The Nashville Predators have signed forward Mike Fisher to a 2 year contract extension worth $8.4 million. James Mirtle via twitter: He'll get $4.2 million per season.
Scott Hartnell signs 6 year contract extension with the Flyers
The Flyers have signed Scott Hartnell to a 6 year contract extension. Tim Panaccio via twitter: Hartnell's 6 year deal is worth $28.5 million, a $4.75 million cap hit. Sam Carchidi via twitter: Hartnell is expected to replace Jagr, and…