Kovalchuk decision today … New player in Phoenix ownership … Niemi close to new home
Tom Gulitti of the Record: The NHL spent Monday reviewing Ilya Kovalchuk's 15 year, $100 million contract, with an announcement likely coming today. It is not known if the league has already let the Devils know their decision, before it…
Thornton-Sharks talking extension … On why Kovalchuk deal should be accepted … Devils moving Zajac?
Mark Emmons of the San Jose Mercury News: Joe Thornton is having preliminary talks with the San Jose Sharks about a contract extension. The 31-year old Thornton will be a UFA at seasons end. Thornton has a cap hit of…
Staal’s return delayed … Ducks looking for D depth … Bergfors-Thrashers not close … Pens not talking to Kariya or Svatos
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins center Jordan Staal has "experienced a couple of setbacks" from the torn tendon is his foot. They will take it easy with him and there is no need for concern if he misses…
Kovalchuk framework rejected … Staal hoping for offer sheet … Lehtinen undecided
Mark Everson of the NY Post: The NHL criticized the framework of a contract between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk that was presented to them on Monday. This could jeopardize Kovalchuk staying in the NHL, as the frameworks…
Afternoon rumor updates for Kovalchuk, Salvador, Souray, Ryan and Guerin
Greg Wyshynski of Puck Daddy: Daniel Alfredsson talks at the World Hockey Summit about fighting and the NHL future in Europe. Daniel Alfredsson and Uwe Krupp talk at World Hockey Summit from Greg Wyshynski on Vimeo. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter:…
World Hockey Summit … Kovalchuk side/Devils meet with League … Mitchell deciding soon … Luongo out as Captain?
Greg Wyshynski of Puck Daddy: Brian Burke talking about the Maple Leafs and the World Hockey Summit. Brian Burke talks Kaberle, World Hockey Summit from Greg Wyshynski on Vimeo. L EJ Hradek via twitter: Meeting at the League office in…
Kovalchuk could re-sign with Devils today or tomorrow
12:57 pm: Will DePaoli via twitter: Framework of Kovalchuk deal could be done, believed to be 12-13 years in the $84 - $91 million range. Kovalchuk only had negotiations with the Devils since his contract was rejected. 9:41 am: Pavel…
Nothing new on Kovalchuk talks … Semin okay after car accident … Caps talking to Vancouver and Edmonton
Tom Gulitti via twitter: New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello says "everything is status quo" on Kovalchuk talks. Then asked if still trying to sign him "Yes. I said I'm not going to comment until everything has come to a…
Tikhonov, did he or didn’t he request trade … Blues call Sweatt … Likely rule changes could be ….
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Phoenix Coyotes forward Viktor Tikhonov has requested a trade according to his father, and 15 teams are interested. Scott Burnside via twitter: Coyotes GM Don Malony says there is no truth to Tikhonov requesting a trade.…
An early look at next year’s free agent crop
Are you bored with the 2010 NHL free agency period and are looking ahead to next year? We've put together an extremely early list of 2011 unrestricted NHL free agents. The list does not included players who have yet to…
Mitchell could get offers starting today … Bruins interested in Bieksa? Nothing new on Bergeron and Chara extensions, or a Savard trade
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Pronvince: Willie Mitchell has made it through 4 physicals symptom free. The front runners are the Canucks, Sharks, Kings, and Capitals. Mitchell is expected to make a decision in the next week. The Kings are…
Mitchell and Bieksa rumors … Could Chara get 10 years? Blues interested in Sweatt
Dan Murphy via twitter: Willie Mitchell has worked out for the Kings, Sharks, and Canucks. Capitals next. No confirmation on LA offer. Dan Murphy via twitter: No hometown discount for Mitchell and the Canucks, especially if the Kings may be…
