Free Agent Hits: Bouwmeester, Pietrangelo, an agents view on the market, Bryzgalov, Thomas and Greening
David Pagnotta: The Blues have signed Jay Bouwmeester to a five-year contract extension worth $27 million, a $5.4 million cap hit. Lou Korac: GM Doug Armstrong said they wanted to work something out this summer as they didn't want to…
Morning Hits: Selanne, Lydman, Suri, Miller, Luongo and Liles
Adam Kimelman: Ducks GM Bob Murray on Teemu Selanne: "I want Teemu to play if he's 100-percent sure he wants to play. If he's sure he wants it bad, then we'll make it work, whatever I have to do.The only answer I…
Morning Hits: Hemsky, Jagr, Zherdev, Faksa and the Coyotes Finances
JoAnne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Interview with Oilers GM Craig MacTavish, on if he's spoken with Ales Hemsky or his agent about coming to camp knowing the team has been trying to trade him. “I have spoken to Ales…
Free Agent Hits: Clifford, Gomez and Brodie
John Hoven: As of earlier afternoon yesterday, things were optimistic for Kyle Clifford and the Kings reaching an agreement. Hoven was told that significant progress was made and the sides are getting closer. Florida Panthers: The Panthers have signed center Scott Gomez.…
Morning Hits: Maple Leafs, Sharks, Callahan, Seattle Expansion and Palffy
David Alter: Two days until the start of the non-compliance buyout period, August 2nd to 4th. There will be a 48 hour span where the Maple Leafs could buyout John-Michael Liles if they wish. If the Leafs bought out Liles,…
Free Agent Hits: Fraser, Zuccarello, Cuma, Kenins and Jorris
Greg Brady: The Maple Leafs signed defenseman Mark Fraser to a one-year deal worth $1.275 million avoiding arbitration. The Leafs now have eight NHL defenseman on their NHL roster at $18.75 million, with Cody Franson not included. Morgan Rielly and Jesse Blacker…
Sharks Sign Joe Pavelski To A Five-Year Contract Extension
San Jose Sharks: The Sharks have signed center Joe Pavelski to a five-year contract extension. The deal will kick in on July 1st, 2014. “Joe has been an important part of our success over the last several years and we…
Morning Hits: Fraser, Sullivan, Cowen, Campoli, Hagman, Brent, Foster and Some Season Ticket Renewals
Lance Hornby: It is unlikely that Mark Fraser and the Maple Leafs will reach a deal before their arbitration today's hearing. There had been no contract in the past week as of yesterday morning. Chris Ribau of the Daily Press…
Jets Re-sign Zach Bogosian To A Seven-Year Deal
The Winnipeg Jets have signed restricted free agent defenseman, Zach Bogosian to a seven-year contract worth $36 million. The deal carries a $5,142,857 cap hit. Bogosian was drafted 3rd overall in 2008 by the Atlanta Thrashers. Tim Wharnsby: Salary breakdown:…
Morning Hits: Red Wings and a Blackhawks Injury Update
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings had offered Damien Brunner a two-year deal with $2.5 million a season. Brunner is looking for a multi-year deal at $3.5 million per season. There is a still a chance that the Wings…
Quick Hits: Wild, Fraser, Hemsky, Franson, Kearns and Grebeshkov
Charly Walters of the Pioneer Press: (s/t Adrian Dater) Walters notes that a "little birdie" says that the Wild lost $30 million last season. Zach Parise and Ryan Suter had bonuses totaling $20 million. Darren Dreger: For Mark Fraser's arbitration…
Morning Hits: Franson, Gunnarsson, Tootoo, Hemsky and Armstrong
Steve Simmons: Cody Franson trade rumors don't make sense to Simmons unless the Maple Leafs started them in hopes of driving down his price. Paul Ranger was on an AHL deal last season and free to sign with anyone, at…