Trade activity could be heated … Leafs say no to Bernier, others could be interested … Sens could look for a Dman … Iginla and free agency
Greg Wyshynski via twitter: Capitals GM George McPhee said that trade activity could be heavy before the season starts. He was already getting calls. Clarifying, that he was referring to trade activity in the NHL and not necessarily for the Capitals.…
Training camp notes involving the Sabres, Stars, Canadiens, Panthers and Flyers
John Vogl via twitter: Sabres GM Darcy Regier said that Mikhail Grigorenko will be going to training camp. "Burning" a year of his entry level contract for half a season won't factor into the decision whether to keep him in…
News involving the Jets, Wild, Canadiens, Rangers Penguins, Flyers and some CBA issues that weren’t really discussed
Ed Tait and Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Mark Scheifele will be invited to the Jets training camp. Zach Bogosian's rehab from his wrist surgery is coming along fine and he may begin skating this week. His return…
Free Agent notes: Del Zotto, Subban and O’Reilly … Trade notes: Flames and Flyers
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Sources are saying that agents are allowed to negotiate with GMs, but contracts can't be signed until the new CBA is official. Liz Mullen via twitter: Agent Don Meehan has said that Michael Del Zotto (NYR),…
Remaining 2012-13 NHL Restricted Free Agents
A list of 2012-13 NHL restricted free agents who have yet to re-sign with their 2011-12 team. Player Team Pos Age Cap Hit Contract Notes Dmitry Kulikov Florida Panthers D 22 $1,325,000 Nick Petrecki San Jose Sharks D 23 $1,125,000…
Brassard heads home … Lindback injured … Garrison and Edler are now locked out … Turris not a fan of playing in Finland
Matias Strozyk via twitter: Derick Brassard has left Salzburg in the middle of his contract without any agreement with the team. The IIHF has been notified. He left for Canada yesterday despite the team trying to convince him to stay…
Free Agency moving from July 1st … Other common ground found, closer on some issues
Kevin McGran via twitter: It's looking like NHL free agency will be changing dates. The Star has learned that Free Agent Frenzy day is moving from July 1st to mid to late June. Gary Bettman has acknowledged that the NHL…
Spacek retires … Vandermeer eyes Canucks … Greiss to Germany … Schneider to consider Switzerland
The Fourth Period: Jaroslav Spacek retired from hockey yesterday after 13 NHL seasons. The 38 year old played in 880 career games with the Hurricanes, Canadiens, Panthers, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Oilers and Sabres. The Flyers showed some interest in him…
Leclaire retires … Cowen’s season is over … Weiss wants to stay, but could move on … A few heading overseas
Ottawa Sun: Goalie Pascal Leclaire was forced to retire due to a bad hip. He was trying to make a comeback, but he wasn't able to recover from the 3 hip operations this summer. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:…
2013 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted
A list of 2013 NHL unrestricted free agents. There are almost 300 players who will become free agents after this season. Player Age Pos Team 2012-13 Cap Hit Jarome Iginla 35 RW PIT $7,000,000 Patrik Elias 36 C NJD $6,000,000…
Luongo to Maple Leafs rumor … Kane close to going overseas … Backstrom to KHL … Stars would still need to sign Benn
Brad Ziemer via twitter: @JSportsnet said he thinks the Canucks and Maple Leafs have a Roberto Luongo trade all but done and are just waiting for the CBA situation to be resolved. Jason Botchfordof the Vancouver Province: The Maple Leafs…
Hall and Kesler injury updates … Chara, Franson, Vanek and Potter heading overseas … Burke and Gillis stay in touch
Gene Principe via twitter: Oilers Taylor Hall, "My shoulder isn't ready yet. I'm hoping to play in OKC but I won't rush my return in order to play in the AHL". Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks Ryan Kesler's…