Nikolai Zherdev not joining the Maple Leafs
TSN: TSN is reporting that the Toronto Maple Leafs are not interested in signing Nikolai Zherdev. Zherdev is looking to come back to the NHL next season, and is seeking a multi-year deal paying in the neighborhood of $4 million…
Will offer sheets start to come? Rumors surrounding Kovalchuk
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: With the lack of depth in the NHL Free Agent market, teams may send out an offer sheets to improve their club. Some possible restricted free agents are Bobby Ryan, Marc Staal, Steve Downie,…
Kovalchuk turns down the LA Kings
Helene Elliot of the LA Times: Ilya Kovalchuk won't be heading to the Los Angeles Kings. Dean Lombardi said this afternoon that Kovalchuk has 'decided against joining the Kings'. Lombardi didn't say why they couldn't agree on a contract, or…
Devils still after Kovalchuk … Cogliano available from the Oilers
Mark Everson of the NY Post: New Jersey Devils GM Ilya Kovalchuk still hasn't given up on re-signing Ilya Kovalchuk. It's rumored that the Devils were willing to offer $8 million a season. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The…
Flyers interested in Bobby Ryan … Leafs looking for a defenseman
Jimmy Murphy via Twitter: "Nonsense" Kings source on the Kings trading for Marc Savard so they can sign Kovalchuk. Tim Panaccio via Twitter: Rumors that the Philadelphia Flyers are trying to clear salary cap room not for a goalie, but…
Gagne will waive his no-trade clause … Kaberle wouldn’t happen until next week … Ducks-Ryan talks “done for a while”
Anthony Sanfilippo of the Delaware County Daily Times: Simon Gagne has agreed to waive his no trade clause. The Flyers don't have a deal in place for Gagne though. The Flyers would like to move Gagne to free up some…
Leafs talking to Afinogenov … Yzerman still shopping … Bieksa receiving interest
David Pagnotta via Twitter: The Stars are still dangling Mike Ribeiro, but nothing is close. Rob Rossi via Twitter: The Penguins will take the weekend to look at some trade possibilities. They'd like to add a veteran 'character' guy who…
Ilya Kovalchuk could get big offer from the Islanders
The New York Islanders could be getting ready to make a push for Ilya Kovalchuk according to TSN. The Islanders are under the salary cap floor, so they have plenty of room to give him a big a deal. Would…
Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Nikolai Kulemin
TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed left winger Nikolai Kulemin to a 2 year, $4.7 million contract. The 23-year old put up 38 points in 78 games last season, 16 goals and 20 assists. Kulemin's play improved as the…
Sheldon Souray placed on Waivers
TSN: The Edmonton Oilers have placed Sheldon Souray on waivers. Souray has 2 years left on his contract with a cap hit of $5.4 million, but a salary of $4.5 million. The 33-year old defenseman's no-movement clause expired yesterday. The…
Pavel Kubina signs with the Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Pavel Kubina to a 2 year deal worth $7.7 million. He'll earn $4.2 million this season, and $3.5 million the following season. He made $5 million with Atlanta last season wehere he scored 6…
Kovalchuk sleeping on Kings offer … Selanne returning?
Erik Erlendsson via Twitter: Pavel Kubina is close to signing with the Lightning. Helene Elliot via Twitter: The LA Kings are the only team in on Ilya Kovalchuk, the Devils are said to be out. Nick Kypreos via Twitter: The…