Islanders and Yashin talking comeback … Blue Jackets likely don’t have interest in Campoli
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: From Alexei Yashin's agent Mark Gandler, "At this time we are negotiating with the Islanders...and are seriously considering their offer." Katie Strang via twitter: Both Islanders GM Garth Snow and Yashin's agent have confirmed they have…
Caps look for cap relief from Poti, Poti hopes to be ready … Boogaard’s brother faces charges … Goalie tandems set … Flyers interested in Drury
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: The Washington Capitals aren't expecting Tom Poti to be ready for training camp, and his $2.875 million cap hit could be placed on LTIR. Poti may be thinking differently, in an email from his…
Brandon Dubinsky re-signs with the NY Rangers
The NY Rangers have re-signed Brandon Dubinsky before their arbitration heading today. Nick Kypreos broke the signing of the 4 year deal worth $16.8 million, a cap hit of $4.2 million. Tim Wharnsby (CBC) via twitter: Dubinsky salary breakdown: $3.75…
Dubinsky’s hearing today … Campoli awarded $2.5 million, Blackhawks walk away … Malone to Leafs rumors … Zherdev hopes for NHL … Orpik has surgery
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers have elected for a 1 year contract in Brandon Dubinsky's arbitration hearing today. They have requested a $2.8 million contract, while Dubinsky has requested $4.6 million. It's expected he'll be awarded somewhere…
Webers talks coming to a stalemate … Caps don’t see any more changes, including Semin … Stars losing $1 mill a week? Dubinsky looking for $5 mill+
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Shea Weber and the Nashville Predators have an arbitration hearing set for August 2nd. “We’ve had long talks; we seem to be coming to a bit of a stalemate. We still have time to work…
Steven Stamkos re-signs with the Tampa Bay Lightning
Joe Smith of the St. Petersburgh Times: The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed Steven Stamkos to a 5 year deal worth $37.5 million. The deal carries a $7.5 million cap hit. Stamkos will make $8 million in the first 4…
Chris Osgood retires …. Is he worthy of the Hockey Hall of Fame?
Chris Osgood retired from the NHL today after 18 7easons with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues. He was draft by the Detroit Red Wings in the 3rd round, #54 overall 1991 NHL Entry Draft.…
Osgood to retire … Burke to meet with Schenn’s agent after vacation … Some remaining FAs … Yashin to the NHL?
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Chris Osgood will have a press conference today to announce his retirement from the NHL, and he'll take a job within the organization. It was earlier thought that he would play next…
Grier looking for work … Bruins will monitor arbitration cases … Campoli on the block … Sharp interview
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Sabres UFA Mike Grier was once thought to only want to re-sign with the Sabres, is willing to look elsewhere according to his agent. “I know he can still help a lot of…
Sharp will be a UFA after next season … JVR and Giroux enabled Flyers to deal Carter and Richards … Zibanejad should remain in Sweden
Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago: Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp will be a UFA after next season. He was asked about when a new deal could be done, "I don't have much to say about it," Sharp said. "I stated I…
Crosby skates … Kane out 6-8 weeks … Campoli done with ‘Hawks … Nothing going on with Parise’s contract … Larsson signs with Devils
Larry Fine in the Globe and Mail: Sidney Crosby has begun on-ice workouts. Crosby has been training in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It's still unknown if he'll be ready for training camp, and he hasn't been given clearance by doctors for…
Rangers lock up Boyle, Dubinsky and Callahan remain … Jackets looking at FA wingers, maybe Hemsky? Alzner talks continue … Yzerman – Purcell talks continue
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers locked up another one of their RFAs yesterday, signing Brian Boyle to a 3 year deal worth $5.1 million, a $1.7 million cap hit. Ryan Callahan and Brandon Dubinsky have both filed…