Free Agent Hits: Kadri, Franson, Pietrangelo, Whitney and Brunner
Mark Masters: Maple Leafs RFA Nazem Kadri on if he wants to clear the air about his contract status: 'Um, not really. I just want something that's fair, that's all.' On if he's willing to holdout: 'If that's what it takes. I…
Injury Notes: Meszaros, Helm and Mitchell
Tim Panaccio: Flyers Andrej Meszaros said he hasn't been cleared to play and has some more tests to go through. Said he feels good. Detroit Free Press: Red Wings Darren Helm skated again but admits that he is only "partly'…
Flames Hits: Brian Burke could be joining the team and a Kiprusoff resolution coming soon
Bob McKenzie: The last time Brian Burke to Calgary rumors came up, he show them down quickly. "This time, though, there's been no denial (to this point) and some people who would know if it's legit have clammed right up.…
Morning Hits: Hedberg, Datsyuk, KHL Salary Cap, Burakovsky, Jarry and Howse
Rich Chere: Johan Hedberg said that he doesn't have any firm offers yet, but is willing to wait. Tom Gulitti: He has been talking with the Devils about an off-ice job, "nothing is concrete" yet. Igor Eronko: Pavel Datsyuk's apartment in Russia…
Steve Ott Leaks Sabres New Hideous Third Jersey
The Buffalo Sabres twitter account has been releasing small sections (a painfully slow process) of the Sabres new third jersey. Sabres forward Steve Ott was annoyed with the slow process and leaked what they looked like. I have no idea…
Morning Hits II: Subban, Emelin, Nugent-Hopkins, Pominville, Giroux, Kane, Kuznetsov, Phaneuf and Hjalmarsson
TSN: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin would like to get P.K. Subban signed and may be fine with extending him during the season. "I would like to get something done," he told reporters, adding he did not want to discuss contracts in…
Free Agent Hits: Stepan, Franson, Kadri, Pietrangelo, Cowen, Panthers and Morrow
Bob McKenzie: Rangers RFA Derek Stepan is seeking Ryan McDonagh money, six-years and $4.7 million a season, but he has no arbitration rights. The Rangers are holding firm on a P.K. Subban bridge deal. James Mirtle: Mirtle thinks it's possible…
Morning Hits: Vanek, Niskanen, Red Wings lines, Preds backup, Zherdev, Hemsky and the Devils starter
Josh Rimer: Rimer is hearing IF the Sabres trade Thomas Vanek, he'd like to play for the Wild as he lives and trains their in the summer. Rimer doubts the Wild would trade for him, but he could sign with…
Injury Notes: Rinne, Pitkanen, Jovanovski, Versteeg, Bergenheim and Helm
Ryan Porth: Predators Pekka Rinne hasn't been fully cleared by doctors and is still in "rehab mode." He is limited in drills but feeling great. Bob McKenzie: Hurricanes Joni Pitkanen April 3rd injury prognosis was for three months, but healing…
Training Camp Invites: Dvorak, Gagne, Begin, Lashoff, Garon, Latendresse and Wellwood
Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes have invited Radek Dvorak to camp on a tryout. Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers don't have the salary cap space to offer Simon Gagne a contract at the moment, but GM Paul Holmgren said…
Maple Leafs Hits: Kadri, Franson and Phaneuf
Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs VP of Hockey Operations, Dave Poulin, said they don't expect Nazem Kadri and Cody Franson to be in training camp if they remain unsigned. David Alter: Poulin said that they made a fair offer to Kadri…
Free Agent Hits: Franson, Kadri, O’Bryne, Kessel and 10 Intriguing Names
Jonas Siegel: If Cody Franson were to opt for a one-year contract, instead of a longer deal that he's looking for, he could cash in next season when the salary cap rises next year if he were to have another…