RFAs still looking to finalize contracts … Regehr admits he’s been shopped … Some UFAs hope to get deals soon
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars had talks with the agents for James Neal and Matt Niskanen on Tuesday. The team hopes to have them signed before the start of camp. Craig Custance of the Sporting…
Injury notes for Milan Lucic, James Sheppard, and Canucks prospects Sauve and Hodgson
Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Milan Lucic was plagued with an injured left ankle for most of last season, and it sounds like it might not be 100% yet. Lucic originally hurt his ankle in November, and was told…
Kaberle talks about his dad’s comments and the trade rumors … Rangers-Staal close?
Fan 590 Audio: Tomas Kaberle talks to Howard Berger about his dad's comments and the trade rumors that surrounded him this summer. Jesse Spector via twitter: Sportsnet reporting that the NY Rangers and Marc Staal are close on a deal.…
Ryan-Ducks “very close” … Maple Leafs notes … Lecavalier ready by camp … Thrashers-Bergfors still talking
Eric Stephens via twitter: (late last night post) A "well-placed source" said that a Bobby Ryan-Anaheim Ducks contract is "very close". James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, "We're going with this unless something…
Close but not quite yet for Ducks and Bobby Ryan
7:20 pm: Helene Elliott, according to agent Don Meehan, "We have no deal in place at all." Elliott is also saying the Ducks say the Ryan signing is false. 7:02 pm: A source informed Larry Brooks that the Anaheim Ducks…
Canadiens sign Halpren … Giguere #1 for Leafs? Wellwood invited to Coyotes camp
Montreal Canadiens website: The Montreal Canadiens have signed Jeff Halpren to a 1-year contract. Halpren played in 71 games last year with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings, recording 9 goals and 10 assists. Dave Vest of PhoenixCoyotes.com:…
Kozlov talking to 3 KHL teams … Spezza or others to Kings? Ottawa to get 2012 All-Star Game
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Slava Kozlov is talking to 3 KHL teams, with CSKA the front runner. NHL Sources Say: Senators and Kings are talking. Kings looking for a top forward, Senators looking for 2 roster players and a pick.…
Staal to center Malkin? Quebec City building an arena to lure NHL back … A healthy Hemsky?
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Recently signed Mike Comrie could be the 3rd line center for the Penguins, with Jordan Staal (when his foot heals) moving up to center the 2nd line. Evgeni Malkin could find himself on right…
The Devils must now make some moves
Darren Dreger via twitter: The NHL has until September 17th to fine the New Jersey Devils for Kovalchuk's first contract. Daniel Tolensky via twitter: Tolensky wonders if David Clarkson could be available. He signed a 3 year $8 million deal…
Modin signing with the Thrashers … Cheechoo gets tryout from Stars … Kozlov still wants to play in NHL
TSN: A Swedish website is reporting that the Atlanta Thrashers have signed winger Fredrik Modin. Modin struggled last season, recording only 11 points in 44 games. Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Slava Kozlov's agent, Scott Lites, told the Sporting…
Notes on the new CBA amendment … How it would have affected Kovalchuk
NHLPA: Press Release: NHL, NHLPA Reach Agreement Governing Long-Term Contracts; Kovalchuk Contract Registered; Four Circumvention Investigations Dropped. Darren Dreger of TSN: Dreger explains the 2 amendments that were made concerning long-term contracts. Tom Gulitti via twitter: The Devils could still…
Ducks-Ryan Talking … Yzerman to start talks with Stamkos during training camp …
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: "I expect Marc to be a Bruin under his contract seasons," Chiarelli said. Helene Elliott via twitter: Bobby Ryan's agent and the Anaheim Ducks have talked, and will talk again on Tuesday. Eric Stephens…