Morning Hits: Liles, Wilson and the Capitals, hybrid icing, Commodore, Eminger and Belanger
James Mirtle: Trading John-Michael Liles would obviously help the Maple Leafs cap issues, but if it were possible, Mirtle thinks it would have happened already. Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: If Tom Wilson makes the Capitals, they will have to…
NY Rangers GM Glen Sather on RFA Derek Stepan
Katie Strang: Rangers GM Glen Sather on Derek Stepan: "I hope he starts to get a little wiser about this decision." Brian Compton of NHL.com: Sather: "I don't think Derek is going to let this thing linger that long," Sather said…
Morning Hits: Salary Cap, Panthers, Hybrid Icing, Waivers, Raymond, Morrow and Jaskin
Katie Strang: Gary Bettman said that there was some talk about the projected salary cap for next season but added that those talks are "too preliminary to share." Dan Rosen: Bettman said the sale of the Panthers is should be consummated…
Free Agent Hits: Raymond, Franson, Morrow, Gagne, Redden, Knuble and Beleskey
Michael Augello: SportsNet Doug MacLean said that the Maple Leafs already have a deal in place with Mason Raymond for $925,000 if he makes the team. Darren Dreger: Mason's agent, J.P. Barry said that there are talks with the Leafs,…
Morning Rumors: Stepan, Franson, Thomas, Lundqvist, Sedin’s, Morrow, NJ Goalies, Raymond, Halak and Miller
Darren Dreger of TSN: Players will be warned if their jersey is tucked in, and then will get a two minute penalty if it happens again. It's unlikely that Derek Stepan will be in the Rangers lineup on opening night. Stepan…
Morning Hits: Nugent-Hopkins, Schultz, Whitney and Teravainen
Nick Kypreos: Just like Taylor Hall's and Jordan Eberle's extensions, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' doesn't have a no-trade or no-movement. Jason Gregor: Oilers Justin Schultz is able to go to arbitration next summer, could factor into negotiations. Josh Rimer: A member of the…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Wilson, Pirri, Zanon and Legein
Darren Dreger: On waivers today: STL places K.Aucoin, A.Bolduc, P.Cannone, T.Chorney, C.Hanson, M.Mancari, T.Shattock; DAL place T.King; CBJ places S.Machacek, P.McNeill, F.St-Denis; Phil places Y.Danis, B.Holmstrom, K. Newbury, M.A. Bourdon. Tim Wharnsby: On waivers today: Mtl place Mayer; Van places Pelletier, Stuart, Hamill, Cgy…
Free Agent Hits: Morrow, Markov, Franson, Daugavins and Svatos
William DePaoli: Brenden Morrow has been looking for $3 million a season, which is likely why he's still unsigned. Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens Andrei Markov is entering the final year of his contract. “I will be happy to…
Morning Hits II: Nugent-Hopkins, Hemsky-Ott, Tatar, Belov, Giroux and McLaren
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Contract extension talks between the Oilers and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are underway. An extension will likely be in the six to seven year range. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mail bag) Asked if he…
Morning Hits: Brunner, Three Goalies in FLA, Gilbert, Flyers, Capitals and Blackhawks
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: The Devils have invited Damien Brunner to training on a PTO. He will join the team today for practice. Renaud Lavoie: If Tim Thomas makes the Panthers, his value should be around $2 to…
Free Agent and Rumor Hits: Kessel, Liles, Teams over the cap, Stepan, Boyle, Gagne and White
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks Phil Kessel could fall between Corey Perry's $8.6 million and Ryan Getzlaf's $8.2 million. Dion Phaneuf's new contract could be more complicated. Simmons wonders if the Flames would be interested in John-Michael…
Free Agent Hits: Boyle, Vrbata, Cowen and Whitney
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks Dan Boyle said yesterday that he would like to sign a multi-year deal with the Sharks. He is entering the final year of his six-year, $40 million deal. He'll make $6.67 million this year.…