NHL News: The Montreal Canadiens Sign Carey Price To An Eight-Year Extension
The Montreal Canadiens have signed Carey Price to an eight-year contract extension worth $84 million - a $10.5 million salary cap hit. The 29-year old Price was drafted 5th overall in the 2005 draft by the Canadiens Thoughts from the…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... John Shannon: There still hasn't been a final decision from Ilya Kovalchuk with regards to if it's the NHL or KHL. He's still going over his options. Aivis Kalnins: There are still teams that are trying…
NHL Rumors: Updates on Alexander Radulov
On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Radulov's agent has said that they are looking for a five or six year contract. They would consider less term if a team offers "so much money that 3 years would be enough." Slava Malamud:…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Doan, Vanek, Blues, Rangers, Leafs, Marleau and Thornton
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: GM Dale Tallon said that they are close to re-signing Mark Pysyk. Tallon added that defenseman Alex Petrovic only wanted a one-year deal to prove himself. Harvey Fialkov: Source said that Jaromir Jagr…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, Kings, Rangers, and Flames
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello when has asked about how RFAs Connor Brown and Zach Hyman contact negotiations were going: "they'll be here in October." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan:…
NHL News: Anaheim Ducks Sign Cam Fowler To Eight Year Extension
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks have signed Cam Fowler to an eight-year, $52 million contract extension, a $6.5 million salary cap hit. Today was the first day Fowler was eligible to sign an extension. He was…
NHL Rumors: Marleau, Rangers, Canadiens, Radulov, Stars, and Devils
On Patrick Marleau ... Darren Dreger: "Told SJ is still working on Marleau. Toronto, Dallas and Anaheim still in the mix." Bob McKenzie: "I believe it's fair to say TOR made a major push to get both Marleau and Thornton.…
NHL News: San Jose Sharks Lock Up Vlasic and Jones Long-Term
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to an eight-year $56 million contract extension, a $7 million cap hit. The Sharks also signed goaltender Martin Jones to a six-year, $34.5 million contract extension, a $5.75 million cap hit.…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Shattenkirk, Kings and Franson
On Alex Radulov ... Pierre LeBurn: "I believe Montreal and Dallas competing on Radulov right now...." Darren Dreger: "Considerable interest from both. It's believed term is still a stumbling block." Sean Shapiro: "Believe that Radulov is still an option for…
NHL Rumors: Shattenkirk, Marleau, Hainsey, Bonino, Fisher, Kulikov and Lots More
On Kevin Shattenkirk ... Frank Seravalli: "Talked to Shattenkirk camp. He hasn't decided where he will sign yet, reports otherwise are premature." Larry Brooks: "I can tell you that the reported deal between Rangers and Shattenkirk is not accurate." On…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Williams, Kings, Canucks, Wild, Senators, Hunwick, Capitals and Kruger
On Jaromir Jagr ... Darren Dreger: "Always subject to change, but indications are Jaromir Jagr very likely won't be back in Florida. Great hands, but need more speed in lineup." Pierre LeBrun: "Further to @DarrenDreger, Jaromir Jagr's agent Petr Svoboda…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk and Shattenkirk
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Aaron Ward: "Unofficially hearing Alzner and Montreal Canadiens have agreed on a 5 year deal at roughly $4.5M per. #TSN" Eric Macramalla: "Alzner will pay about $11M in tax over five years on his reported…