Colby Armstrong to be bought out by the Maple Leafs
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Colby Armstrong will be bought out by the Maple Leafs. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Armstrong will be put on unconditional waivers at noon with the purpose of being bought out. CapGeek via twitter: Armstrong will carry…
Big Rangers news today? Nash trade talks heating up … Schultz down to 2 or 3 … Kings not liking Bernier offers … Flyers notes
John Buccigross via twitter: There could be some big news regarding the New York Rangers today. Aaron Portzline via twitter: Portzline has strong reason to believe that Rick Nash trade talk is heating up considerably on the eve of free…
Rumors and Notes part 3: Parise, Suter, Blackhawks, Doan, Whitney, Luongo, Hudler, Islanders and Fedotenko
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Teams will throw big money at Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. The Blackhawks are not overly enamoured with Corey Crawford. Would teams throw more than 1 year at Martin Brodeur. Ray Whitney would like…
Rumors and Notes part 2: Garrison, Salo, Gaustad, Prust, Blue Jackets, Jets, Blues and Devils
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks are after Justin Schulz, and if they don't get him, they may look at Jason Garrison. They hope to had Sami Salo back for at least 1 more year. Garrison reportedly wanted…
Rumors and Notes part 1: Parenteau, Price, Smyth, Weber, Brodeur, Semin, Parise, Suter, Ryan, Sarich and Biron
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun notes that P.A. Parenteau had only 2 points less than Zach Parise, 8 more than Rick Nash, and 10 more than Bobby Ryan. Carey Price's deal could be done soon, possibly in the 5 to…
Justin Schultz update, decision will likely wait until tomorrow
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Wade Arnott of Newport Sports said a Justin Schultz decision will likely wait until tomorrow. David Pagnotta via twitter: Pagnotta's heard that the Oilers and Senators are atop the list for Schultz. Doesn't know if the…
4 possible landing spots for Brodeur … Bernier gone only if blown away by offer … Pens cap plan … Caps targets … Avs after Parenteau?
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Martin Brodeur's new agent Pat Brisson to ESPN: "He will be testing free agency if a deal is not in place by Sunday," Brisson told ESPN.com via email Friday. Options for Brodeur if he doesn't re-sign…
Martin Brodeur hires agent, likely to test free agency
Darren Dreger via twitter: Martin Brodeur has hired an agent, Pat Brisson, to represent him. He's likely to test the free agent market. Brodeur has had limited discussions with the Devils. He could still re-sign with the Devils, but looking…
Rumors and Notes: Parise, Devils, Carle, Schultz, Garrison, Jokinen and Flames
Mark Everson of the NY Post: Zach Parise is not expected to re-sign with the Devils before July 1st and will listen to offers from other teams. It appears that the Devils haven't presented Parise with any contract proposals, nor…
Rumors and Notes: Red Wings, Nash, Price, Luongo, Carle, Garrison, Streit, Oilers, Islanders, Bernier, Brodeur, Souray and Gaustad
Helene St. James via twitter: The Red Wings have inquired about trading for Rick Nash, but the Blue Jackets don't want to trade him to Detroit. Wings would have to make a huge offer. Spector's Hockey via twitter: (Insider trading…
Quick hits on Crosby, Boucher, Panthers, Nikitin and the salary floor
Josh Yohe via twitter: Would have to assume the Penguins have protected themselves with insurance for Sidney Crosby's contract. Will have to wait for contract details to come out to know for sure. Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News &…
Cory Schneider agrees in principle to a deal with the Canucks
Mike Gillis via twitter: "We have agreed in principle to a deal with Cory Schneider. More news in the next few days." Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Canucks have agreed in principle to a 3 year deal worth $12 million.