Rumors from Beantown
Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Bruins backup goalie, Tim Thomas, plans on bouncing back from a sub-par season, and thinks he can be a number 1 goalie again. Where he could be the number 1 is the bigger question.…
Laperriere back soon, Carter unlikely … Offer Sheets out there? Boychuk now a UFA … Sens wanted Cammalleri, got Kovalev
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers winger Ian Laperriere practiced with the team yesterday, and could return later on in the series. Laperriere has been out since April 22nd with a brain bruise and concussion. Jeff Carter skated for…
Dale Tallon named new GM of the Florida Panthers
Steve Gordon of the Sun-Sentinel: The Florida Panthers will have a press conference tomorrow morning at 11 AM to name Dale Tallon as the teams new general manager. Tallon will replace Randy Sexton, who will remain with the club in…
Nicklas Backtrom Signs a 10 year Extension with the Capitals
The Washington Capitals have locked up star center Nicklas Backstrom for the next 10 seasons. The 22-year olds 10 year deal is worth $67 million according to TSN. A $6.7 million salary cap number is a good number in my…
Extension for Backstrom today? Kicking tires on Miller? yeah right … Time to trade Malkin? Tim Tomas for Brian Campbell?
TSN: There is a good chance that Nicklas Backstrom will be signing a long term contract extension with Washington Capitals this morning. The Capitals are only saying, "significant player-related announcement" is coming on Monday. George Malik of MLive: Rob Parker…
Would the Penguins trade Malkin? Can the Senators trade Kovalev?
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if it's time the Pittsburgh Penguins trade Evgeni Malkin for a couple wingers, and maybe a young gun or draft pick. 2 Top 6 wingers could combine for $8 million, to go…
Senators looking ahead to Draft … Gonchar is key piece to Penguins off-season
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators are preparing for the NHL Draft and Bryan Murray has said, “Ideally, if we could get a skilled centre, that’d be great. If we can’t, then it’s the best player available.”…
75% of Blues up for sale … Sexton expects some trades … Coyotes payroll to increase
George Richards of the Miami Herald: Panthers GM Randy Sexton doesn't have any unrestricted free agents to deal with this summer, which is rare. 4 of their major restricted free agents are Jason Garrison, Kenndal McArdle, Gregory Campbell, and Kamil…
The Penguins and Devils have some tough choices ahead
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Pittsburgh Penguins have a solid nucleus locked up for at least next season: Crosby, Malkin, Staal, Fleury, Orpik and Letang. Due to their salary contraints, several players won't be re-signed, or if they do it…
Agent denies 10 year extension for Backstrom … Flames to lose both Nystrom and White? What the Canucks face this off-season
Tarik El-Bashir via Twitter: El-Bashir gets confirmation from Nicklas Backstrom's agent that his client hasn't signed a 10 year extension with the Washington Capitals. The rumor was started by someone posting it in a forum or blog. Eric Francis of…
Canucks to look at Kaberle? Leafs interested in Cervenka … “Almost one-third of the teams in the league either is or soon will be put up for sale”
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: The Vancouver Canucks blueline took a beating during the playoffs, and throughout most of the season. Alex Edler looks to be a corner piece for the team, but they still could use a true…
Dallas Stars sign Kari Lehtonen for 3 years
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars have locked up goalie Kari Lehtonen for 3 years at $10.65 million, a salary cap number of $3.55 million a season. He'll make $2.7 million next season, $3.7 million in…