- Bruce Garrioch: “The Senators had told Alfredsson to fill in “the blank cheque.” He opted to move on. Called Bryan Murray last night.”
- Nick Kypreos: “Told details still need to be completed after 12 but Alfie expected to sign 1 yr deal with #Redwings. Also expected to come in less than 6m”
- Bob McKenzie: “Expectation is Alfredsson will go to DET. Since he’s 35+ player, base salary likely in $3.5M range with bonuses taking it up to $5M total.”
- Darren Dreger: “Revisiting Scuderi tweet from earlier. Now hearing he’s likely going back to Pittsburgh. 3-4 years has been discussed. Around $3 mil per.” … “Leafs would love to add Scuderi to their blueline. All around solid d-man. Sounds like Leafs are Scuderi’s top ufa choice.”
- Darren Dreger: “I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Clowe lures a 5 year term.”
- Nick Kypreos: “Now a domino game. #Stars offer better for Dan Cleary than #Redwings. Det step up or save the cash for #Panthers Stephen Weiss offer.” Craig Custance: “If he can’t work a deal out with the Red Wings, I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see Dan Cleary follow his friend Horcoff to Dallas.”
- Nick Kypreos: “Not a foregone conclusion Grabovski will 100% clear #NHL waivers”
- Nick Kypreos: “#NHL teams who don’t have gr8 track record for attract’ UFAs contemp’claiming Grabovski 2 secure a centre. He has 4 yrs left at 5.5 per”
- Aaron Ward: “Speculation Lauri Korpikoski has come to an agreement on a contract extension with the Phoenix Coyotes.”