Montreal Canadiens website: The Montreal Canadiens have signed Jeff Halpren to a 1-year contract. Halpren played in 71 games last year with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings, recording 9 goals and 10 assists.
Dave Vest of PhoenixCoyotes.com: Kyle Wellwood has been invited to the Phoenix Coyotes training camp on a tryout basis. GM Don Maloney continues talks with RFA Martin Hanzal, and that they are closer to a deal than they were 2 weeks ago.
Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein doesn’t think the Kings will make another move until camp plays out. Was asked if Ryan Malone is a still a possibility.
Jimmy Murphy via twitter: No date is set for player reps to vote on the hiring of Donald Fehr according to Bruins rep Mark Stuart.
Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Zdeno Chara said there is nothing new to report on his possible contract extension, felt the Kovalchuk stalled negotiations. Joe Haggerty via twitter also noted that Chara said the NHL and NHLPA negotiations put a pause on his negotiations.
Tom Gulitti via twitter: According to Brian Rolston’s agent, the Devils have asked Rolston to waive his no-trade clause, haven’t brought it up.
