Leafs could be close on a deal … Habs-Moen close … Lightning talking Dmen … Pens after Suter’s rights … Ryan speaks his mind
Mike Morreale via twitter: Brian Burke: "I'm not going to overpay to upgrade at the position." David Alter via twitter: Burke said they could be close on a deal. Talked with the Flyers and Predators tables on day 2. Chris…
Duchene re-signs … Panthers lukewarm on Luongo … Prust done in NY? Teams calling about Dubinsky … Flyers, Wings like Yandle
Colorado Avalanche via twitter: The Avalanche have re-signed Matt Duchene to a 2 year contract. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Duchene gets $3.25 million next year and $3.75 million the following year. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Panthers interest in Roberto…
A collection of rumors and notes that were tweeted before, during and after the draft
Mike Brophy via twitter: The Oilers wanted to trade the 1st overall pick, but the asking price was too high, which led to little interest. Randy Miller via twitter: Bobby Ryan told Miller yesterday that he wants to be traded,…
Quick rumor hits on: Staal, Nash, Senators, Sharks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets #2 pick, Maple Leafs, and Price
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Hearing Penguins Jordan Staal turned down 10 year mega offer from the Penguins. Staal has indicated to the Penguins that he doesn't plan on signing an extension now. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Senators names being speculated…
Nash’s agent to meet Howson today … Same teams in on Nash and Ryan … Sabres need size … Martin wants to stay
Darren Dreger via twitter: Rick Nash's agent, Joe Resnick will meet with Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson this afternoon. You have to think that he'll be encouraging a trade. Darren Dreger via twitter: The same teams are in on both…
50-50 Murray goes #1, CBJ could trade #2 if he does … 5 teams for Luongo … Informal talks for Parise-Devils at draft … Stars want in on top players available
Julie Stewart-Binks via twitter: Talked with some scouts this morning and they think there is a 50% chance that the Ryan Murray gets drafted 1st overall. Mark Spector via twitter: 9 out of 10 scouts say Nail Yakupov should be…
Wild continue trade talk and with their free agents … Parise keeping quiet … Bowman says ‘Hawks only getting minor tweaks
Darren Dreger via twitter: "Final player interviews, meetings with the agents for unsigned players (Pavelec) or trade targets (Nash) expected to take place today." Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: As of last night, Wild GM Fletcher had nothing big on…
JVR willing to go to Blue Jackets? Leafs can only improve through trade … Jagr may interest Wings … Pavelec’s KHL offer
Aaron Portzline via twitter: "Have it on good authority Flyers James van Riemsdyk would be more than willing to come to #CBJ if such a trade came to pass." Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: The only way to improve…
Prust may be headed to free agency … Flyers better served to go for Ryan than Nash? Teams looking to make deals now
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brandon Prust would like to re-sign with the Rangers, and they would like to re-sign him, but there is a gap that may see him test the free agent market. The sides are still…
McKenzie’s take on Staal … Parenteau to free agency … Doughty in trouble … Burke on draft and goalies … Sabres dangling picks … Rutherford video
Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie's take on the Jordan Staal situation: "PIT doesn't want to trade him, wants to sign him and may make him a long-term (7 to 10 yrs maybe?) offer." ... "At that point, it would be…
Blues looking at Dmen … Suter and Preds communicating, but will test market … Nash trade could wait for Parise … Panthers and Luongo
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues still need to address their defense, and will do so through trade or free agency. They are looking for someone to play with Alex Pietrangelo. They may not be able to afford Matt…
Friedman’s thoughts … Bruins trade unlikely this weekend … Miller to Philly tweet is silly … Ducks-Sabres did talk Miller
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Matt Niskanen declined his qualifying offer. The Hurricanes would like Jordan Staal, but there is no guarantee that Pittsburgh is dealing him yet. They may make a play on Rick Nash. The Blue Jackets may be…