Morning Hits: Franson, Gunnarsson, Tootoo, Hemsky and Armstrong
Steve Simmons: Cody Franson trade rumors don't make sense to Simmons unless the Maple Leafs started them in hopes of driving down his price. Paul Ranger was on an AHL deal last season and free to sign with anyone, at…
Free Agent Hits: Selanne, Bryzgalov, Henrique, Wheeler, Gerbe and Palmieri
Helene Elliott: There is still no word if Teemu Selanne will return next season. He is reportedly skating back in Finland. Dmitry Chesnokov: Ilya Bryzgalov did not receive a contract offer from Alex Mogilny and Admiral Vladivostok. Mogilny made the…
Free Agent Hits: Wheeler, Bogosian, Kadri, Franson, Bryzgalov, Allen, Stuart, Hamill and Goloubef
Gary Lawless: The agents for both Blake Wheeler and Zach Bogosian said there is "nothing new" to report on contract talks as of yesterday morning. An agent said that as the hearing gets closer, both sides usually get closer as…
Free Agent Hits: Whitney, Cowen, Thomas, Ranger, Brule, Weise and Winchester
Jim Matheson: The Hurricanes and Islanders seem like a possible fit for Ryan Whitney. He may have to take a one-year deal. Gord Holder of the Ottawa Citizen: Negotiations between the Senators and defenseman Jared Cowen will pick up soon. “It’s…
Free Agent Hits: Pietrangelo, Henrique, Jagr, Grabovski and Lewis
Luke Fox of SportsNet: Blues RFA Alex Pietrangelo is reportedly looking for nearly $7 million a season, with the Blues hoping to settle on $6 million or less. The Blues are getting close to the cap ceiling and still have RFAs Jake Allen and Magnus…
Free Agent Hits: Jagr, Grabovski, Wheeler, Little, Raymond and Gunnarsson
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…
Bryan Little Signs Five-Year Contract With Jets
Elliotte Friedman: The Winnipeg Jets have signed Bryan Little to a five-year contract with a salary cap hit of $4.7 million, $23.5 million total. Little was drafted by the Thrashers, 12th overall in the 2006 draft.
Sam Gagner and the Oilers Avoid Salary Arbitration
Bob McKenzie: The Oilers and Sam Gagner reach a three-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $4.8 million. ($14.4 million total) Ryan Rishaug: Gagner's deal has a no-trade and no-movement clause. Bob Stauffer: Salary breakdown: $4.4 million, $5…
Morning Hits: Gagner, Grabovski, Hainsey, Jagr, Little, Wheeler, Bogosian and Spaling
Dan Tencer: The Oilers and Sam Gagner are listed as having an "AM" arbitration hearing today. May not be a good sign (for Oilers fans) if we don't hearing anything by mid-morning in Alberta time. Tencer thinks arbitration is likely.…
Morning Hits: Gagner, Jets RFAs, Chiarelli, Thomas, Couturier, Redmond and Sharks travel
Elliotte Friedman: Sam Gagner has asked for a one-year $5.5 million deal in arbitration. The Oilers have asked for $3.5 million. Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have arbitration dates set with Zach Bogosian, Bryan Little and…
Free Agent Hits: Pietrangelo, Jagr, Boychuk, Cleary, Bryzgalov, Clifford, Lewis, Mikkelson and Gibson
Lou Korac: Blues GM Doug Armstrong on defenseman Alex Pietrangelo: "We are going to do what is necessary to get him signed." Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports: Jaromir Jagr's agent wouldn't confirm or deny that Jagr "inspected" the Devils facilities,…
Blues Sign Chris Stewart To A Two-Year Extenion
The St. Louis Blues have signed RFA winger Chris Stewart to a two-year contract worth $8.3 million, with yearly salaries of $4.1 million and $4.2 million. Stewart came to the Blues in a deal with Kevin Shattenkirk and a 2nd…