Bouwmeester’s stock rising … Sens offer for Nash was better … Senators and Flyers options … Leafs deal could be on horizon
Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester's stock is on the rise as he may be the top defenseman available. The Red Wings have lost Nicklas Lidstrom and Brad Stuart. The Flyers are looking for a defenseman,…
Kane mulling 6 year offer … Doan to visit the Canadiens, Flyers offered $25 million? Eerily quiet for Knuble … Campoli a fit for Wings?
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Evander Kane is mulling over a 6 year contract from the Jets worth about $29 million. Kane is coming off a 30 goal and 27 assists season. TSN: TVA Sports in Quebec is…
Predators match Flyers offer sheet for Shea Weber
The Nashville Predators have matched the 14 year, $110 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Shear Weber.
Morning notes on Rick Nash and Shea Weber
Darren Dreger via twitter: Trade discussions between the Rangers and Blue Jackets had been ongoing, but heated up late last week. Teams from both conferences made pitches for Rick Nash, but it always came down to them saying GM Scott…
Blue Jackets press conference after the Rick Nash trade
Blue Jackets press conference after the Rick Nash trade. “We are excited to complete this trade today as we believe the acquisitions of Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov and Tim Erixon, along with moves we made over the past several months…
Rick Nash has been traded to the New York Rangers
It's official: Rick Nash, Steve Delisle and a conditional 2013 3rd round pick (pick goes back to the Blue Jackets if the Rangers make the Stanley Cup final) for Brandon Dubinsky, Tim Erixon, Artem Anisimov and 2013 1st round pick.…
Visnovsky file grievance to block trade … Versteeg signs 4 year deal with Panthers … Daugavins re-signs
Arthur Staple via twitter: Lubomir Visnovsky has filed a grievance to void his trade to the Islanders, claiming that his no-trade clause is still valid. The Ducks will oppose it in arbitration, which no date has been set yet. If…
Morning notes on: Nash, Bernier, Rangers, Doan, Flyers, Penguins, Red Wings, Visnovsky and Semin
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Trade talks involving Rick Nash are ongoing, but not that productive. If Weber ends up with the Flyers, the Rangers may step up. Though the Rangers could turn to a Bobby Ryan trade or…
Silence from the Predators on Weber … Could they be thinking of a trade with the Flyers?
Jim Diamond of the Examiner: The Predators have not said a word regarding Shea Weber's offer sheet since they the put out a statement last Thursday. “We have stated previously that, should a team enter into an offer sheet with…
Shea Weber signs offer sheet with Flyers
10:15 am: Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Weber offer sheet from #Flyers. 1st 4 yrs 1M salary+13M sb; yrs 5-6 4M sal+ 8Msb; yrs 7-10 6M sal; year 11 3M sal; last 3 yrs 1M sal " Nick Kypreos via twitter:…
Trade rumors involving the Maple Leafs, Kings, Bruins, Ducks, Sharks, Blue Jackets and Flames
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs were interested in Jonathan Bernier at the draft, then interest waned a bit, but a source said their interest as picked up again. It's not clear if an actual offer was…
Free agent notes on Shane Doan and T.J. Oshie
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: It may take weeks for Shane Doan to make a decision. "Serious negotiations" haven't taken place between Doan and Penguins yet, but they appear to be the short-list of teams he'd considered. Doan's camp…