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…
LA a possible destination for Kaberle … Not much progress on a Souray Move … Ryan turns down $25 million
Derek Van Diest via Toronto Sun: Yesterday Sheldon Souray's no trade clause was lifted. GM Steve Tambellini has had some discussions, but hasn't made a lot of progress. The LA Kings and San Jose Sharks could be interested. David Shoalts…
Hahahahaha ….. Ollie Jokinen signs with the Flames
For some strange reason that is beyond me (and umpteen thousand people around the world) the Calgary Flames have re-signed Ollie Jokinen for 2 years, $6 million. The Flames sent Jokinen to the Rangers at the trade deadline for Ales…
Anton Volchenkov signs with the Devils
The New Jersey Devils have signed Anton Volchenkov to the 6 year deal worth $25.5 million. That is a cap hit of $4.25 million per season. Volchenkov had been with the Ottawa Senators for the last 7 seasons, playing in…
07/01/2010
The flood of Signings and NHL Rumors has been non-stop for the past couple days, with lots of entries each day. Click on the "older entries" at the bottom of the page to read more rumors/signing from yesterday and the…
Twitter rumors and Free Agent signings quick hits
6:01 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: "Just hung up phone with Dean Lombardi. Asked him if he was closing in on Kovalchuk, "No." Asked if he's still in the mix, "Not sure.''" 5:59 PM: Adrian Dater via Twitter: Kovalchuk to…
Colby Armstrong signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Colby Armstrong to a 3 year, $9 million deal. Armstrong is a 'Burke type' player, he brings the sandpaper/grit. In 360 career games, he's scored 78 goals and added 100 assists for 178 points,…