Penguins signings likely done … Moves coming in NJ … Maple Leafs notes … Panthers offered Vokoun a 4 year deal
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins have about $2.1 million in cap space, but it's unlikely they will make any more signings. They want to be around $1.5 million under the cap during the season to give them…
Sharks trade Heatley to the Wild for Havlat
The San Jose Sharks have traded Dany Heatley to the Minnesota Wild for Martin Havlat. Havlat carries a $5 million cap hit for the next 4 season. Heatley carries a $7.5 million cap hit for the next 3 seasons.
The Maple Leafs and Nashville pull off a 4 player trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs trade defenseman Brett Lebda and forward Robert Slaney to the Nashville Predators for center Matthew Lombardi and defenseman Cody Franson. James Mirtle via twitter: "If Lombardi plays 60 games, Preds get a fourth-rounder in 2013. If…
Morning rumblings involving Richards, Arnott, Doughty, Blackhawks, Flames, Sabres, Red Wings and Lightning
Kevin Allen via twitter: Brad Richards salary breakdown: “$12M, $12M, $9M, $8.5M, $8.5M, $8.5M, $7M + 3 Yrs at $1M. Yrly totals include signing bonuses.$10M in 11-12, $8M in 12-13” Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs offered Brad Richards…
NHL Free Agent tracker for July 2nd
Players Old Team New Team Contract Notes Rick Rypien Canucks Jets 1 year, $700,000 Kent Huskins Sharks Blues 1 year, $1 million Randy Jones Lightning Jets 1 year, $1.15 million Tomas Vokoun Panthers Capitals 1 year, $1.5 million Ian White…
Brad Richards signs with the New York Rangers
Brad Richards has decided to sign with the New York Rangers. Darren Dreger via twitter: Richards signs for 9 years, $58.5 million deal. A $6.5 million cap hit. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Richards will get $50 million in the 1st…
NHL Free Agent tracker for July 1st
We’ll be updating NHL free agents signings from today in the chart below and in (hit F5 to refresh page) our Top 25 free agents page. Players Old Team New Team Contract Notes Ruslan Fedotenko Rangers Rangers 1 year, $1.4…
Brad Richards free agent rumors
A collection of Brad Richards free agent rumors. July 2nd: Darren Dreger via twitter: There are no guarantees, but there is a sense that Richards could come to a decision before noon. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Rangers may still…
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…