- Pierre LeBrun: Jaromir Jagr has signed with the New Jersey Devils, should be announced today. Andrew Gross: (early afternoon yesterday) Devils GM Lou Lamoriello: “It’s all rumors right now. If we have anything to report, we’ll do that.”
- Craig Custance: Mikhail Grabovski’s agent, Gary Greenstin, said that three teams are “very interested.” A decision is not expected until August.
- Gary Lawless: Blake Wheeler’s agent, Mat Keator, said they’ve had some conversations with the Jets and will continue to do so: “Hopefully we will avoid going to Toronto. We’ll see how the week unfolds.”
- Nick Kypreos: Bryan Little was believed to be going to ask for $5.5 million in salary arbitration, while the Jets were to counter with $3.25 million.
- News 1130 Sports: Mason Raymond’s agent said it will take some time for Raymond to sign a deal.
- Tim Wharnsby: The Maple Leafs sign Carl Gunnarsson to a three-year deal worth $8.45 million. A $3.15 million salary cap hit: $2.85 million, $3.15 million and $3.45 million.