Parise will decide to by 10 if he’ll hit the market … Possible Red Wings and Hurricanes targets … Brodeur to Lightning is interesting
Darren Dreger via twitter: As per Pierre LeBrun, Zach Parise will decide by 10 this morning in terms of officially testing the free agent market. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello was in Toronto last night to meet…
Possible Islanders targets … Many plans for ‘Hawks … Preds in tough with Weber … No word from Selanne or Alfredsson
Arthur Staple of Newsday: The Islanders have only 4 veteran defenseman under contract heading into free agency. Devils Bryce Salvador is one player the Islanders could be interested in, though he may be too expensive for them. Matt Carkner may…
Morning NHL rumors on Parise (Pens, Wings and Sens) … Flyers talking Nash deal … Possible Leafs targets … Leafs had Schultz
Rob Rossi via twitter: The Penguins offer for Zach Parise could be in the $7-8 million range. Not likely to be front loaded or bonus offers. Josh Yohe via twitter: Expects the Penguins to offer something around 10 years and…
Justin Schultz will be signing with the Edmonton Oilers
Justin Schultz has finally made his decision, he'll be signing with the Edmonton Oilers. Corey Pronman via twitter: "Schultz immediately becomes the Oilers 2nd best prospect behind Yakupov and the anchor of what's become a very strong group of D…
Parise meeting with Lou … Ducks did everything to try to sign Schultz … Leafs targeting Prust? Brodeur and ‘Hawks … Stars letting 5 UFAs hit market
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Hearing that Zach Parise is to meet with Devils GM Lou Lamoriello today for one final time before free agency starts at noon tomorrow. Michael Russo via twitter: Zach Parise will be in Toronto with his…
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…