Free agent notes on Connolly, Blues, Simmonds, Sabres, and Kaberle
Darren Dreger via twitter: Tim Connolly's market will be heavily impacted by Brad Richards decision. Jeremy Rutherford via twitter: The Blues tried to sign a backup goalie yesterday but he signed to be a number 1 elsewhere. Dustin Leed via…
Flyers still “looking around”, close to signing Simmonds … Wisniewski salary breakdown … Maple Leafs notes
Dustin Leed via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says they are still "looking around" tonight. Dustin Leed via twitter: Flyers GM Holmgren said that they are close to signing Wayne Simmonds. Aaron Portzline via twitter: James Wisniewski's salary breakdown: "$7M…
Panthers acquire Kris Versteeg from the Flyers
Florida Panthers via twitter: The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Kris Versteeg to the Florida Panthers for a 2012 or 2013 2nd round pick and San Jose's 2012 3rd round pick. The Flyers had acquired Versteeg from the Maple Leafs at…
Some quick notes on Richards, Talbot, Leafs, Red Wings and Predators
Helene Elliott via twitter: Los Angeles Kings offer Brad Richards a front-loaded contract to cover fears of lockout after next year. Elliott can't see them going over $7 million per. Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Hearing rumblings #NHL teams presenting to…
Capitals trade Semyon Varlamov to the Avalanche
Washington trades Semyon Varlamov to the Colorado Avalanche for a 2012 1st round pick and a 2012 or 2013 2nd round pick (Capitals choice of which 2nd round pick). Gord Miller via twitter: The Avalanche may have signed Varlamov to…
Free agent rumors involving Jagr, Richards, Leino, White, Hejda, Kennedy, Higgins, Handzus, Gagne, Cole, Kaberle and Kobasew
Chris Johnston via twitter: The Penguins have withdrawn their $2 million offer to Jaromir Jagr. Adam Proteau via twitter: Shero: "we have decided to move in a different direction...never our intention to get involved in a free agent bidding war."…
Wisniewski, Salo and Eaves all re-sign before free agency starts
James Wisniewski signs a 6 year, $33 million deal with the Blue Jackets. Sami Salo signs a 1 year, $2 million deal with the Canucks. Patrick Eaves signs a 3 year, $3.6 million deal with the Red Wings.
NHL free agent rumors involving Jagr, Salo, Bergenheim, Torres, Cole, Rupp, Harding, Fleischmann, Leino, Wisniewski, and Hejda
Darren Dreger via twitter: There are possibly 4 teams still in on Jaromir Jagr. The Penguins, Red Wings, Canadiens and 1 other team, not the Flyers. The Flyers are still talking about the possibility. Jason Botchford via twitter: The Canucks…
NHL free agent rumors | NHL rumors and notes involving Hudler, Vokoun, Kings, Ducks, Jagr, Penguins, Avs, Coyotes, Kennedy, Jets, and Varlamov
Greg Brady via twitter: The Red Wings were offering Jiri Hudler to many teams at the draft. Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: The Leafs signed Jay Rosehill late Wednesday and he could fill Colton Orr's role, who could be…
Christian Ehrhoff signs a 10 year deal with the Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have signed Christian Ehrhoff to a 10 year contract worth $40 million. The salary breakdown (from Bob McKenzie) is as follows: Modified NTC. Year 1: $8M signing bonus, $2M salary; Year 2: $5M SB, $3M sal. That's…
Afternoon rumors involving Stamkos, Flyers, Ehrhoff, O’Bryne, Fleischmann, Montador, Purcell, and the Predators
Gary Lawless via twitter: "NHL GMs getting nasty with one another - Flyers execs told to stay away from Stamkos or receive similar treatment when Giroux and JVR are up." Tim Panaccio via twitter: The Flyers will not submit an…
Jokinen re-signs … Wisniewski talks to continue … Oilers sent damaged goods to Kings … Rumors and Notes: Blackhawks, Vokoun, Arnott, Leafs, Souray, Barker
Terrell Williams of NHL.com: The Hurricanes have re-signed Jussi Jokinen to a 3 year contract worth $9 million. Aaron Portzline via twitter: James Wisniewski and his agent have left Columbus, more talks to come. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson: "We…