Parise suitors … Crosby close on 10-13 year deal … Ott getting interest … Flyers, Penguins have cap space … Visnovsky may not play with Isles
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blue Jackets will have to wait until teams strike out on Zach Parise. The Rangers weren't thrilled with Parise saying he wasn't interested in playing for them and annoyed with how the Nash thing is…
Sunday morning trade notes on: Nash, Hjalmarsson, Senators, Lightning, Coyotes and Yandle trade offer
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said none of the offers that he's received have come close.“I thought there might be (more interest at the draft),” Howson said. “But there wasn’t.” It's likely that Nash…
Maple Leafs trade Luke Schenn to Flyers for Jame van Riemsdyk
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Luke Schenn to the Philadelphia Flyers for winger James van Riemsdyk. TSN: "He will provide speed, size, and finesse to our top two lines and we know that he fits those needs that…
Leafs could be close on a deal … Habs-Moen close … Lightning talking Dmen … Pens after Suter’s rights … Ryan speaks his mind
Mike Morreale via twitter: Brian Burke: "I'm not going to overpay to upgrade at the position." David Alter via twitter: Burke said they could be close on a deal. Talked with the Flyers and Predators tables on day 2. Chris…
Duchene re-signs … Panthers lukewarm on Luongo … Prust done in NY? Teams calling about Dubinsky … Flyers, Wings like Yandle
Colorado Avalanche via twitter: The Avalanche have re-signed Matt Duchene to a 2 year contract. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Duchene gets $3.25 million next year and $3.75 million the following year. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Panthers interest in Roberto…
A collection of rumors and notes that were tweeted before, during and after the draft
Mike Brophy via twitter: The Oilers wanted to trade the 1st overall pick, but the asking price was too high, which led to little interest. Randy Miller via twitter: Bobby Ryan told Miller yesterday that he wants to be traded,…
Penguins trade Zbynek Michalek to the Coyotes
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Zbynek Michalek to the Phoenix Coyotes for Harrison Ruopp, Marc Cheverie and a 2012 3rd round pick (# 81). The 2 sides are also rumored to be talking about Keith Yandle. Zbynek Michalek Harrison…
Jordan Staal traded to the Carolina Hurricanes
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded center Jordan Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes for Brandon Sutter, Brian Dumoulin and Carolina's 1st round pick. With the 8th pick the Penguins selected defenseman Derrick Pouliot. Jordan Staal Brandon Sutter Brian Dumoulin Derrick Pouliot
Capitals acquire Mike Ribeiro from Stars
The Washington Capitals have traded for center Mike Ribeiro from the Dallas Stars for Cody Eakin and a 2nd round pick. Mike Ribeiro Cody Eakin
Islanders acquire Lubomir Visnovsky for a 2013 2nd round draft pick
The Anaheim Ducks have traded Lubomir Visnovsky to the New York Islanders for a 2013 2nd round pick. Visnovsky is owed $3 million salary for next year, but has a $5.6 million cap hit.
Sorry for the down-time today
I apologize for all the down time today ... Things out of our control. Lost 2 posts from this morning, but they can be found on our facebook page if you want to catch up. Once again, sorry for the…
Massive Rumor update
Mark Spector via twitter: The Oilers really like Griffin Reinhart. Word now is they may trade down, don't want the pressure of being the #1 pick. Originally heard Reinhart was their 2nd choice, could he become their first choice? Tim…