Lidstrom to mull future … Bieksa or Ehrhoff? Bryzgalov’s agent to meet with Coyotes … Flyers could trade Carter
Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings defenseman Niklas Lidstrom will meet with GM Ken Holland in a few weeks, then mull over the decision to retire or not for few weeks. He will likely reach a decision before…
Sharks hopeful for Clowe … Hejduk re-signs … Weber “It’s going to get done” … Goalie carousel to stop in Philly?
Mark Emmons of the San Jose Mercury News: Ryane Clowe did not practice yesterday due to his 'upper-body injury' but coach Todd McLellan is hopeful that he can play tonight. He'll skate this morning, and if he can play, he'll…
Status of Franzen still in question … Preds-Weber want to complete negotiations befor July 1st … Radulov has an out clause … Habs to sign Yemelin
Eric Lacy of the Detroit News: It's still not known for sure if Johan Franzen will be able to go for Game 7 tomorrow night. While he was boarding the plane for San Jose, he cracked a 'sly smile' when…
Predators off-season notes … 5 Flyers require surgery … Fehr and Leblanc had shoulder surgery … Fasth getting interest
Josh Cooper of the Nashville Tennessean: The Predators made it to the 2nd round for the 1st time in franchise history, and will have a busy off-season with 4 UFAs and 5 RFAs. Their biggest challenge will be RFA Shea…
New Bruins lines … No truth to Richards, Carter rumors just yet … Wild coaching candidates … Flyers notes
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: With Patrice Bergeron likely out to start the conference finals, Tyler Seguin is likely in. Seguin practiced on right wing yesterday with Rich Peverley and Michael Ryder. Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Chris Kelly will…
Bryzgalov heading back to Russia? Markov and Canadiens to talk … Plenty of options for Boudreau if fired … 4 ‘Canes UFAs
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: A credible Russian media source is saying that SKA of the KHL has started negotiationg with Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. SKA was the team that signed Evgeni Nabokov last season. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Tretiak says…
Richards being patient … Lydman has surgery, Sutton struggled … Sabres could use a veteran D … Quick playoff notes
Mark Stepneski of the ESPN Dallas: Brad Richards is being patient with his decision to hit the free agent market on July 1st. “Right now there is no deadline in sight because July 1 is so far away,” Richards said.…
Winger for Malkin? Crosby to be ready for camp … Less money for Doughty … A deal for Crawford at the Draft … Will Umberger want to return?
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins have 3 areas to address this off-season. 1. Hire a power play coach. 2. Find a winger for Evgeni Malkin. 3. Upgrade secondary skill. The Penguins have 17 players under contract for…
Crosby confirms setback … Markov wants 3 years … Canadiens off-season notes … Knuble and Wideman update
Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins center Sidney Crosby confirms that he suffered a setback last week, and that he suffered a concussion at the Winter Classic. Crosby also believes that the Victor Hedman hit gave him his 2nd concussion in…
Zetterberg and Franzen to return … Possible new Ducks for next season … Miller had concussion … Leighton, Nodl and Carter are day-to-day
Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: With Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen returning from injuries, 2 players will have to be scratched. Mike Modano will likely be a healthy scratch. Kris Draper could be another possibility. Jiri Hudler has played…
Kariya to play a part in Selanne’s decision … Off-season notes on the Blackhawks, Kings and Canadiens
JP Hoornstra of the InsideSocal: Paul Kariya could play a part in Teemu Selanne's plan to play another season or not. Selanne has said he wants to know if Kariya would come back to Anaheim if he decides to play…
Coyotes staying, Thrashers moving to Winnipeg? Carter close to returning … Gillis fined … Kings Murray wants Handzus and Ponikarovsky back
Darren Dreger via twitter: "Ongoing negotiations to keep the NHL in Glendale. Atlanta is quickly becoming a real option for Wpg next season." Will DePaoli via twitter: If the 'Thrashers' go to the Western Conference, there is chatter that the…