Hudler Officially a Wing Later this Week … A Regeher to Capitals Thought? Hurricanes Draft Wish … Big Contract for Chris Stewart?
Ansar Khan of MLive: The agreement to bring Jiri Hudler back to the Detroit Red Wings should be finalized by GM Ken Holland and Hudler's agent sometime this week. In the next couple days, Hudler's camp should be able to…
Would the Caps Trade Semin? Lou wants Kovalchuk and Martin Re-signed
Tom Gulitti of the Record: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello has said that coach Jacques Lemaire will be back coaching next season, and that he'll try to re-sign Ilya Kovalchuk. There have been no talks as of yet between Lamoriello and…
KHL for Kovalchuk, if he Wants the Most Money … No KHL Extension for Jagr … Hudler and Filatov back in NHL?
Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo Sports via Twitter: Ilya Kovalchuk will consider all offers, including ones from the KHL. Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: If Kovalchuk is wanting the most money he can get, he'll have to go to…
Kovalchuk Open to Anything … What Will the Devils Do? Jagr Re-signs with Omsk? Doan a Game Time Decision
Tom Gulitti of The Record: Ilya Kovalchuk said he is "open to anything", and enjoyed his time with the Devils (not including the 1st round loss). “I love everything here,” Kovalchuk said. “I think it’s a great organization. I appreciate…
Lidstrom Retiring After Season? Jarome Wants Out? Jagr Staying in Russia
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Rumors are spreading throughout Joe Louis Arena that All-World defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom could retire after season. I wonder who's whispering this though? “It’s going to come sooner or later,” Lidstrom said, chuckling at…
Free Agent Goalie Jussi Rynnas to Sign with Maple Leafs
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Jussi Rynnas's agent said today that he'll be signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rynnas's agent, Allain Roy, has notified the Stars, Oilers, Red Wings, Flyers, etc, that he'll be negotiating a deal, that…
No Recent Talks Between Ryan and Ducks Yet … Savard Passes Neuropsychological Test … Jagr Return? Lightning GM Search
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: There has been no progress in contract negotiations between Bobby Ryan and the Anaheim Ducks. Ryan's agent hasn't met with team since the end of the season, but believes the two sides will meet…
European NHL Free Agent Goalie, Jussi Rynnas
One of the top European free agents this year is Finnish goalkeeper, Jussi Rynnas. Though he's not rated as high as last year's free agent goalie, Jonas Gustavsson, he still drawing plenty of interest. Last season Rynnas posted a 14-13-1…
St. Louis Open to Tampa Trading Him … Goalie Options for Philly … The Hudler Situation
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blues won't be re-signing Paul Kariya. Martin St. Louis won't get in the way of Tampa Bay if they want to trade him. Toronto could be the front runner to get Jussi Rynnas…
Savard to Make a Return this Series? Heatley Ready to Go … Avalanche Getting Bodies Back
San Jose Mercury News wire: Dany Heatley is expected to be ready to go for game 4 tonight. Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Bruins concussed center Marc Savard returned to the ice for the first time since March 7th.…
NHL Playoff Injury Updates: April 19th
Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: In last night's 4-2 victory over the Red Wings, the Coyotes lost team captain Shane Doan in the 2nd after he crashed into the boards. He'll be re-evaluated today, and is listed as day-to-day.…
Salary Cap Going Up? Marleau to LA? Hudler Returing to Red Wings
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: It appears that the NHL salary cap could be going up next season. A 'team source' told Simmons next year's cap will be close to $59 million, League officials say it'll be closer to…