Quick hits on Crosby, Boucher, Panthers, Nikitin and the salary floor
Josh Yohe via twitter: Would have to assume the Penguins have protected themselves with insurance for Sidney Crosby's contract. Will have to wait for contract details to come out to know for sure. Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News &…
Nash’s agent to meet Howson today … Same teams in on Nash and Ryan … Sabres need size … Martin wants to stay
Darren Dreger via twitter: Rick Nash's agent, Joe Resnick will meet with Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson this afternoon. You have to think that he'll be encouraging a trade. Darren Dreger via twitter: The same teams are in on both…
Twitter NHL rumors and notes: Maple Leafs draft, Bouwmeester, Nash, Sharks, Blackhawks, Garrison, Devils, Souray and Blues
Chris Johnston via twitter: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke said he's willing to trade up or down a couple picks. Dan Rosen via twitter: Burke added the thinks they may have to address their needs through trade, and all looks…
Nash likely dealt this week … Sharks to sign Stuart … Jagr to test waters … Flyers update … Bruins to look at trades … Blackhawks sign 3
TSN Radio via twitter: Aaron Portzline tells TSN radio that the odds are "pretty good" that Rick Nash gets traded by the NHL Draft. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Sharks are expected to announce the signing of Brad Stuart to…
Afternoon notes: Devils, Tambellini, Luongo, Panthers, Flames, Parise, Knuble and Red Wings
Dan Rosen via twitter: Petr Sykora and Henrik Tallinder will be back in the Devils lineup tonight. Josefson and Harrold are out. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: The Oilers have agreed to terms with GM Steve Tambellini on a new contract.…
Morning notes on: Tarsenko, Gaborik, CBJ, Rask, Jones, Thomas, Suter, Parise and Red Wings
Jeremy Rutherford via twitter: The Blues and Vladimir Tarasenko have agreed in principle to a contract. It will be signed on July 1st. Spector's Hockey via twitter: Rangers Marian Gaborik had a torn rotator cup that will require surgery and…
Bruins interested in Nash … Hudler likely to test market … Wild injury update … NHL ready college players … Granlund signs
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Blue Jackets pay-by-pay guy Jeff Rimer reported on radio that the Bruins were preparing a "major" offer for Rick Nash. The Bruins would be interested in Nash, but they'd have to clear room for his $7.8…
Dubinsky could return … Parise a fit for Wings and Rangers … Flyers could move Bob … Could Caps move Green if lose Semin?
Andrew Gross of the Record: Rangers Brandon Dubinsky skated again yesterday and could be available for Game 5. Mats Zuccarello could be available tonight as well. Ted Kulfan via twitter: Kulfan points out for those who think Zach Parise is…
Hejduk re-signs … Another week for Suter … No Kelly-Bruins talks … Habs, Oils coaching vacancy … Giroux has surgery
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche have re-signed Milan Hejduk to a 1 year, $2 million deal. Hedjuk is coming off a career low 37 points in 81 games. He has 794 career points in 991 games. Josh…
Coaches Corner: Hunter, Wilson, Richards, Renney, McLellan, Leafs, Canadiens and Flames … Conditions on Dudley leaving Leafs for Habs
Stephen Whyno via twitter: Dale Hunter made the tough decision of leaving the Capitals to go back to the London Knight after talking with his family. Tarik El-Bashir via twitter: "It was a tough decision. But it was the right…
Morning notes on Dubinsky, Schultz, Canucks, Kane, Capitals, Suter, Nash, Rangers, Blues, Radulov, Bernier.
Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: There is still no timetable for a Rangers forward Brandon Dubinsky return. “I can’t skate. I’ve been trained the right way,” referring to not giving much injury information. Eric Stephens of the OC Register:…
Radulov-Kostitsyn broke curfew by an hour … Preds notes … Semin done with Caps, NHL? Kreider moves up to 2nd line
Michael Farber of SI.com (via Dirk Hoag of On the Forecheck): Predators Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn broke curfew by 1 hour, which earned them their 1 game suspension. They were poolside at the W, an alcohol free soiree according…