Daily Rumors – June 30th
Mark Everson of the NY Post is reporting that the New Jersey Devils are close to re-signing Johnny Oduya to a 4 year deal worth in the neighborhood of $3-4 million per year. This would be a good signing for…
Ty Conklin a free agent
The Detroit Red Wings have decided not to offer a contract to Ty Conklin, reports The Detroit Free Press. After going 43-19-7 over the past two seasons with Pittsburgh and Detroit, I have to think there will be a lot of…
Vancouver Canucks GM Chasing Sedins in Sweden
Agent Turned GM Heading to Sweden to Chase Sedins -- TSN is reporting that Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis has flown to Sweden, and is meeting with the Sedin's in advance of Wednesday's opening of the Free Agency Period. If…
Top 40 Unrestricted NHL Free Agents
My Top 40 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents - Taking into Account Age, Potential and Positional Play Marian Hossa 30 DET: Superstar. Despite poor playoff showing. Daniel Sedin 28 VAN: Sensational Winger. Jay Bouwmeester 25 CAL: Potential for Greatness. Marian Gaborik…
Chris Neil leaving Ottawa Senators
CHRIS NEIL A FREE AGENT -- Chris Neil is unrestricted, at 30 years old, and looking for what will likely be his last significant contract. Though he doesn't have much touch around the net, he is one of the more…
Nic Antropov seeking 5Mil???
Reports out of New York (Larry Brooks, New York Post) that Nic Antropov's agent, none other than Mark Gandler himself, is looking for a long-term deal for at least 5 million per season. Glen Sather is quoted "Based on the…
Burke adds toughness to Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke talks about the draft selections from this years draft, the short and long-term potential of the selections, and how the team will be active in the free agent market come July 1st. (source:The Canadian…
Flames acquire rights to Jay Bouwmeester
Tim Wharnsby of the Globe and Mail reporting that the Calgary Flames have acquired the rights to Jay Bouwmeester, despite the fact the the soon to be UFA has apparently showed interest in testing the free agent market. The price was…
Here we go…
It's the NHL entry draft tonight and we're going to be updating as often as possible all day. There's a lot of potential for trades surrounding high profile free agents from all over the League and draft maneuvering talk as teams jockey…
Todays Snapshots
Here’s a quick look at some of today’s news stories and rumors from around the NHL... sources say the Toronto Maple Leafs have recieved some interest from several teams in veteran defenceman Tomas Kaberle. Steve Gorten of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel…
Koivu wants to stay in Montreal
Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette quotes Saku Koivu's agent Don Baizley as saying "Saku would like to stay in Montreal, but we're waiting to see what the team has in mind."
Sedins to Montreal?
A possible destination for the Sedin twins is Montreal according to Eklund of Hockeybuzz.com. "I am chasing a rumor that the Canadiens are pursuing the Sedins, and a rumor involving Komisarek to Boston. I will be blogging more before 3pm.…