Darren Dreger: Daniel Alfredsson proposed 1 and 2 year deals to the Senators last week. David Pagnotta: Senators GM Bryan Murray said that negotiations never really started. Ian Mendes: GM Murray offered Alfredsson the promise that if they weren’t a contender, he could be traded to another team part way through the season. Bruce Garrioch: Murray told Alfredsson that they were trying to get Bobby Ryan, “Everything he wanted me to do, we did.” Darren Dreger: The Senators were comfortable going between $4 and $4.5 million for Alfredsson.
Chris Johnston: Mikhail Grabovski won’t head to the KHL at this time. Wants to remain in NHL.
David Alter: The Leafs still want to add some defense and lock up some of their RFA, which won’t be rushed.
Ted Kulfan: The Red Wings have some interest in Brenden Morrow.
Adrien Dater: Chris Stewart’s price went up due to free agent signings, Blues waited too long.
Eric Macramalla: Source saying the Ducks, Blues and Devils are interested in Derek Roy.
Nick Cotsonika: Red Wings GM Ken Holland is staying in touch with Daniel Cleary and he expects Damien Brunner to move on.
Sarah Baicker: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren didn’t sound confident that he’ll be able to sign Simon Gagne