Stamkos announcement could be looming … Flyers will create a trade package … Talbot contract to be restructured … Maple Leafs notes
Nick Kypreos via twitter: No offer sheet for Stamkos. "Its believed #Lightning have closed in and formal announcement could be looming." The last offer was a 5 year deal at $37 million, $7.4 million cap hit. Sam Carchidi of the…
Morning rumblings involving Richards, Arnott, Doughty, Blackhawks, Flames, Sabres, Red Wings and Lightning
Kevin Allen via twitter: Brad Richards salary breakdown: “$12M, $12M, $9M, $8.5M, $8.5M, $8.5M, $7M + 3 Yrs at $1M. Yrly totals include signing bonuses.$10M in 11-12, $8M in 12-13” Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs offered Brad Richards…
NHL Free Agent tracker for July 2nd
Players Old Team New Team Contract Notes Rick Rypien Canucks Jets 1 year, $700,000 Kent Huskins Sharks Blues 1 year, $1 million Randy Jones Lightning Jets 1 year, $1.15 million Tomas Vokoun Panthers Capitals 1 year, $1.5 million Ian White…
Brad Richards signs with the New York Rangers
Brad Richards has decided to sign with the New York Rangers. Darren Dreger via twitter: Richards signs for 9 years, $58.5 million deal. A $6.5 million cap hit. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Richards will get $50 million in the 1st…
NHL Free Agent tracker for July 1st
We’ll be updating NHL free agents signings from today in the chart below and in (hit F5 to refresh page) our Top 25 free agents page. Players Old Team New Team Contract Notes Ruslan Fedotenko Rangers Rangers 1 year, $1.4…
Brad Richards free agent rumors
A collection of Brad Richards free agent rumors. July 2nd: Darren Dreger via twitter: There are no guarantees, but there is a sense that Richards could come to a decision before noon. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Rangers may still…
Free agent notes on Connolly, Blues, Simmonds, Sabres, and Kaberle
Darren Dreger via twitter: Tim Connolly's market will be heavily impacted by Brad Richards decision. Jeremy Rutherford via twitter: The Blues tried to sign a backup goalie yesterday but he signed to be a number 1 elsewhere. Dustin Leed via…
Some quick notes on Richards, Talbot, Leafs, Red Wings and Predators
Helene Elliott via twitter: Los Angeles Kings offer Brad Richards a front-loaded contract to cover fears of lockout after next year. Elliott can't see them going over $7 million per. Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Hearing rumblings #NHL teams presenting to…
Free agent rumors involving Jagr, Richards, Leino, White, Hejda, Kennedy, Higgins, Handzus, Gagne, Cole, Kaberle and Kobasew
Chris Johnston via twitter: The Penguins have withdrawn their $2 million offer to Jaromir Jagr. Adam Proteau via twitter: Shero: "we have decided to move in a different direction...never our intention to get involved in a free agent bidding war."…
Wisniewski, Salo and Eaves all re-sign before free agency starts
James Wisniewski signs a 6 year, $33 million deal with the Blue Jackets. Sami Salo signs a 1 year, $2 million deal with the Canucks. Patrick Eaves signs a 3 year, $3.6 million deal with the Red Wings.
NHL free agent rumors | NHL rumors and notes involving Hudler, Vokoun, Kings, Ducks, Jagr, Penguins, Avs, Coyotes, Kennedy, Jets, and Varlamov
Greg Brady via twitter: The Red Wings were offering Jiri Hudler to many teams at the draft. Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: The Leafs signed Jay Rosehill late Wednesday and he could fill Colton Orr's role, who could be…
Afternoon rumors involving Stamkos, Flyers, Ehrhoff, O’Bryne, Fleischmann, Montador, Purcell, and the Predators
Gary Lawless via twitter: "NHL GMs getting nasty with one another - Flyers execs told to stay away from Stamkos or receive similar treatment when Giroux and JVR are up." Tim Panaccio via twitter: The Flyers will not submit an…