Kovalchuk and the Devils … Modano, Wings or retirement … Family concerns for Nabokov
Mark Everson of the NY Post: Nothing much has changed with Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils the past couple days. They are still considered the leading NHL candidate (maybe the only NHL candidate) to sign the Russian super-star.…
Blues re-sign Jaroslav Halak and Cam Janssen
Sportsnet.ca: The St. Louis Blues have locked up goalie Jaroslav Halak for 4 years, and $15 million. He'll make $2.75 next year, $3.5 million in 2011-12, $4.25 in 2012-13 and $4.5 million in 2013-14. It works out to a cap…
31 players file for Salary Arbitration
The below players all filed for arbitration. The majority of players signed before their arbitration hearing, though a few did go. Also check out our Top 25 UFA's, and complete UFA list. Player Team Arbitration Results James Wisniewski Anaheim Signed…
Are the Kings interested in Gagne and others? Modano has 4 options … Not much going on for Frolov
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: One report is saying the Los Angeles Kings are out of the running for Simon Gagne, and another says they are still interested. Things were quiet involving Tomas Kaberle over the weekend, but should pick up…
The Ilya Kovalchuk Update for Tuesday
Well so much for Ilya Kovalchuk signing a deal by yesterday. Jay Grossman via Twitter: Kovalchuk's choices have been narrowed down, nothing finalized, but no announcement tonight (Monday night). Tom Gulitti via Twitter: Heard that Atlanta could be back in…
Ilya Kovalchuk could resign with the New Jersey Devils today
4:30 PM: Tim Panaccio via Twitter: The KHL is a real possibility for Kovalchuk. 2:03 PM: Mark Everson of the NY Post: The New Jersey Devils have the inside track to re-sign sniper Ilya Kovalchuk. One source said the contract…
Nikolai Zherdev not joining the Maple Leafs
TSN: TSN is reporting that the Toronto Maple Leafs are not interested in signing Nikolai Zherdev. Zherdev is looking to come back to the NHL next season, and is seeking a multi-year deal paying in the neighborhood of $4 million…
Kovalchuk turns down the LA Kings
Helene Elliot of the LA Times: Ilya Kovalchuk won't be heading to the Los Angeles Kings. Dean Lombardi said this afternoon that Kovalchuk has 'decided against joining the Kings'. Lombardi didn't say why they couldn't agree on a contract, or…
Devils still after Kovalchuk … Cogliano available from the Oilers
Mark Everson of the NY Post: New Jersey Devils GM Ilya Kovalchuk still hasn't given up on re-signing Ilya Kovalchuk. It's rumored that the Devils were willing to offer $8 million a season. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The…
Flyers interested in Bobby Ryan … Leafs looking for a defenseman
Jimmy Murphy via Twitter: "Nonsense" Kings source on the Kings trading for Marc Savard so they can sign Kovalchuk. Tim Panaccio via Twitter: Rumors that the Philadelphia Flyers are trying to clear salary cap room not for a goalie, but…
Leafs talking to Afinogenov … Yzerman still shopping … Bieksa receiving interest
David Pagnotta via Twitter: The Stars are still dangling Mike Ribeiro, but nothing is close. Rob Rossi via Twitter: The Penguins will take the weekend to look at some trade possibilities. They'd like to add a veteran 'character' guy who…
Ilya Kovalchuk could get big offer from the Islanders
The New York Islanders could be getting ready to make a push for Ilya Kovalchuk according to TSN. The Islanders are under the salary cap floor, so they have plenty of room to give him a big a deal. Would…