Flames trade for Dennis Wideman, sign him to 5 year extension
The Calgary Flames have traded Jordan Henry and a 2013 5th round pick to the Washington Capitals for the rights to Dennis Wideman. The Flames immediately sign Wideman to a 5 year contract worth $26.25 million. Vicki Hall via twitter:…
Rumors and Notes part 3: Blues, Predators, Red Wings, Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Stars, Senators and Nash, Schultz and Jagr
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues will be looking to sign a defenseman. If the Predators lose Ryan Suter, sources are saying that Shea Weber won't re-sign a long-term deal. GM David Poile couldn't risk losing both for nothing,…
Rumors and Notes part 2: Hurricanes-Staal talking, Schultz, Biron, Flames, Thomas, Parenteau and Samuelsson
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said yesterday that contract talks have started with newly acquired Jordan Staal. "We had our initial conversation last night," Rutherford said. "Basically it was, 'We made the trade,…
Rumors and notes part 1: Penguins, Red Wings, Canucks, Sharks, Kings, Devils and Parise, Coyotes and Doan, Parenteau and the Panthers
Craig Custance of ESPN: If the Penguins end up trading Paul Martin, that would be a sure sign they are going after Ryan Suter. The Red Wings will look at Justin Schultz and are in the market for a backup…
Leafs talked to Schultz? Tough for Panthers to trade for Luongo, ownership backs … Any offer sheets? Canes D targets
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Justin Schultz is free to talk to all teams, but he's not able to sign until July 1st. Friedman heard that the Ducks allowed a window for the Maple Leafs to try and sign Schultz at…
Morning rumors and notes: Martin, Tampa Bay, Jets, Schultz, Maple Leafs, Nash, Brunner and Stastny
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: The Penguins had trade discussions with multiple teams about defenseman Paul Martin. Martin has a $5 million cap hit, and is owed $14 million over the next 3 years. Sources say the Penguins had…
Jets re-sign Pavelec for 5 years … Qualifying offers that were/weren’t sent out
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed goalie Ondrej Pavelec to a 5 year, $19.5 million deal. That is a $3.9 million cap hit. (stats at bottom of post) Rich Chere via twitter: The Devils have made qualifying…
More Luongo rumblings … Ott in play … Pens looking for Letang partner … Keeping Suter’s rights … Rangers options … Flyers cost for Ryan
Aaron Portzline via twitter: Source said that Roberto Luongo to this point has declined to waive his no trade clause to go to the Blackhawks or Maple Leafs. As of today, the Panthers are the only place he's willing to…
Free Agent rumors: Schultz, buyout period, Blues, offer sheet for Schneider, Kulemin, Jagr, Oilers and Pavelec
Tim Panaccio via twitter: A lot of teams will be going after UFA defenseman Justin Schultz, including the Flyers. James Mirtle via twitter: The deadline to buy players out is Saturday. There hasn't been much talk about teams buying players…
Trade rumors on: Visnovsky, Luongo to Florida and Chicago, “leafs not done yet”, Sens liked Michalek, Pens and Martin
Arthur Staple via twitter: Lubomir Visnovsky said that Slovak website interview was before the trade to the NY Islanders. Was asked if he would stay in Slovakia or sign with the KHL is there was a lockout. Staple talked with…
Parise suitors … Crosby close on 10-13 year deal … Ott getting interest … Flyers, Penguins have cap space … Visnovsky may not play with Isles
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blue Jackets will have to wait until teams strike out on Zach Parise. The Rangers weren't thrilled with Parise saying he wasn't interested in playing for them and annoyed with how the Nash thing is…
Sunday morning trade notes on: Nash, Hjalmarsson, Senators, Lightning, Coyotes and Yandle trade offer
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said none of the offers that he's received have come close.“I thought there might be (more interest at the draft),” Howson said. “But there wasn’t.” It's likely that Nash…