Quick hits: Connolly, Islanders, Coyotes, Underagers, Leaf cuts, Kulikov, Redden, Stars and Kovalev
Chris Johnston via twitter: Tim Connolly is getting interest, but he might need to clear waivers first. Some teams would prefer a trade with the Leafs, who would need to retain some salary.David Pagnotta via twitter: Connolly's agent said there…
Free Agents notes on the big 4: Benn, Kulikov, O’Reilly and Subban
Dallas Stars via twitter: Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi, "We're Deeply committed to getting Jamie Benn in a Dallas Stars jersey for a long, long time." Bob McKenzie via twitter: Benn's agent, Rich Evans, said the Benn has no interest in a…
Wings Kindl has groin injury … Antropov optimistic for opener … Poti back with Caps … Kovalev close on deal … Lilja may look to Sweden
Ted Kulfan via twitter: Mikael Samuelsson returned to practice but Jakub Kindl sits with a groin injury. Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Nik Antropov didn't pass is medical with the Jets last week, but has been skating this…
Teams looking at Redden and Gomez … Flames send two to Abbotford … Leonsis will let Ovechkin go to Sochi Olympic
Daren Millard via twitter: Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said they've talked about the waiver process when asked about interest in defenseman Wade Redden. Michael Russo via twitter: Russo doesn't think the Wild will have any interest in Wade Redden. Tim…
Players on waivers … Blue Jackets, Senators, Islanders, Blackhawks, Wild reassign players … Svatos released
Bob McKenzie via twitter: On waivers today: Angelidis, Wyman, Wilson, Taormina (TB). Cannone (OTT). Chorney (STL). Tardif (BOS). Van Der Gulik (COL). Holden (CBJ). Connolly (TOR). Joslin, Gordon (VAN). Wallace (CAR). Bodnarchuk (LAK). N Palimieri, Dowell, Veilleux (MIN). Blunden, St. Denis (MTL). Byron, Carson, Irving,…
Lines: Avalanche, Senators, Devils and Canucks
Adrian Dater via twitter: Top 2 lines for opening night: McGinn-Stastny-Jones, Landeskog-Duchene-Parenteau. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators lines: Michalek-Spezza-Silfverberg; Latendresse-Turris-Alfredsson; Regin-O'Brien-Condra; Greening-Smith-Neil. Defensive pairings: Methot-Karlsson; Gonchar-Borowiecki; Phillips-Wiercioch. Extra is Benoit. Rich Chere via twitter: Devils lines: Zubrus-Zajac-Kovalchuk; Tedenby-Elias-Clarkson; Matteau-Darche-Butler; Carter-Gionta-Bernier; Pesonen-Sestito-Janssen. Defensive pairings and goalies: Salvador-Zidlicky; Greene-Fayne;…
Maple Leafs notes: Connolly to waivers, Luongo losing steam, JVR returns to practice, Gardiner skates, Aucoin claimed
2:36 PM: James Mirtle via twitter: Randy Carlyle: "I think the goalie decision is our toughest decision. Who gets to start." Sarah McLellan via twitter: Coyotes will get a $2 million salary cap hit for Matthew Lombardi, and will pay…
Kings looking for Dman for Doughty or Voynov, Leopold an option? Coyotes deal falls through … Sharks-Rangers make small deal
The Fourth Period: The Kings have been looking for a defenseman who can play on their 1st or 2nd unit according at a source, nothing appears imminent. They are looking for a mobile, left-handed shot to play with Drew Doughty or…
Travis Zajac signs an extension with the Devils
Old news, but Travis Zajac signed an 8 year contract worth $46 million, carrying a $5.75 million salary cap hit. Capgeek has the salary breakdown: 2013-14: $3.5 million salary with $1 million bonus, 2014-15: $5 million salary with $1 million…
Quick hits: Small rule changes, no Subban talks, Red Wings talking Redden, Arnott getting calls
Chris Johnston via twitter: Some small rule changes: "Can't touch puck with hand to win a faceoff and can't grab a player's facemask. Both result in penalties." Chris Johnston via twitter: NHL officials started a 3 day training camp. Renaud Lavoie…
Roster notes: waivers, Jets claim Peluso, Kovalchuk, Visnovsky, Etem, Gibson, Bodie, Parent, Rosehill and Maple Leafs
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Sharks waivers: Danny Groulx. Flyers waivers: Andreas Lilja, Brian Boucher. Hurricanes waivers: Brett Bellemore, Nicolas Blanchard, M-A Gragnani, Justin Krueger, Jerome Samson, Chris Terry, Justin Peters. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Scott Gomez and Wade Redden put on waivers for purpose of…
Injury notes: van Riemsdyk, Gardiner, Burns, Demers and Gilbert
David Alter via twitter: James van Riemsdyk intends to play in the Leafs opener on Saturday. Rob Longley via twitter: Leafs Jake Gardiner finished his skate after 20 minutes morning. James Mirtle via twitter: Mirtle hopes the Leafs aren't going to…