- Chris Johnston via twitter: The Penguins have withdrawn their $2 million offer to Jaromir Jagr. Adam Proteau via twitter: Shero: “we have decided to move in a different direction…never our intention to get involved in a free agent bidding war.”
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Both Lombardi and Leiweke are in Toronto to pitch Brad Richards on signing with the Kings. He may have to be okay with moving to left wing, can’t see Mike Richards as a 3rd line center. Darren Dreger via twitter: LA will go hard after Richards today.
- Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The Canadiens will go hard after Brad Richards today.
- Frank Seravalli via twitter: The best the Flyers may be willing to do for Ville Leino is 4 years and $12 million. Should get more on the open market.
- Craig Custance via twitter: The Sharks won’t be re-signing Ian White.
- Aaron Portzline via twitter: Talks have broken off between Jan Hejda and the Blue Jackets.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: If Tyler Kennedy isn’t signed by noon and hits the open market, the 2 sides will still keep communication open.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Chris Higgins and the Canucks are close on a 2 year deal. Update: Higgins signed a 2 year, $3.8 million deal.
- Sam Carchidi via twitter: Michael Handzus is having last minute talks with the Kings, Flyers could be interested if not re-signed.
- Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers could be interested in Simon Gagne, Erik Cole could be higher on the list.
- James Murphy via twitter: Source says that the Bruins are still interested in bringing Tomas Kaberle back. Source also said they are interested in bringing Chuck Kobasew back.