Rangers interested in Radulov and others … Top 5 pre-draft trade possibilities … 10 year deal for Crosby? KHL interested in Pavelec
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers are interested in Alexander Radulov, but are internally weighing the upside of acquiring over players like Rick Nash, Bobby Ryan and Zach Parise. There is reportedly one other team that is closer…
Morning notes on Parise, Penguins, Thomas, Kuba, Canadiens, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Radulov, Semin, Halpren and Laperriere
Mike Vorkunov of the Star-Ledger: Devils forward Zach Parise said his left ankle is a not a problem for him. Even if there was something wrong, he said he wouldn't tell the media anything. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins…
Crosby and Pens talking … Could Blackhawks be interested in Parise? Wings not interested in Radulov … CBJ talking with Davidson … Terrible OT Goal
Renaud Lavoie of RDS: Through google translate, the Penguins and Sidney Crosby's agent Pat Brisson have begun contract negotiations. They have held preliminary discussions, and a formal contract can't be completed until after July 1st. Adam Jahns of the Chicago…
Avalanche re-sign David Jones and Matt Hunwick
The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed 2 of their unrestricted free agents today. Forward David Jones signed a 4 year, $16 million deal. Jones carried a $2.5 million cap hit last season. Defenseman Matt Hunwick signed a 2 year, $3.2 million…
Morning notes: Oilers, Parise, Flames, Radulov, Burke, Jagr, Panthers, Coyotes and Rangers
Jason Gregor via twitter: The Oilers will likely offer Ryan Smyth a 1 year contract with bonuses. He's unlikely to get a 2 year deal. GM Steve Tambellini has said as much. Dan Tencer via twitter: GM Tambellini has said…
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.…
Targets for Rangers … Senators and Karlsson talking … Preds looking at trading Radulov’s rights
Craig Custance of ESPN: 3 possible goal scoring targets for the Rangers this offseason could be: Zach Parise, Rick Nash and Alexander Radulov. One source on Radulov: "I would be surprised if they didn't trade him," one NHL source said.…
2012 NHL Draft Notes: Leafs looking at both Yakupov and Galchenyuk … CBJ like Yakupov … Oilers should draft Yakupov, trade for Dman
Neate Sager of Yahoo! Sports and Andrey Osadchenko of Oilers Nation: Igor Larionov has said that the Maple Leafs may want to trade up in the draft for Nail Yakupov and/or Alex Galchenyuk, as neither may be there when they…
Twitter notes on: Radulov, Kuba, Flyers, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Canadiens … Video debunking Burke rumor
Dirk Hoag via twitter: Wonders if the Predators will extend a qualifying offer to Alexander Radulov in order to retain his rights past July 1st. If not, he'd be a UFA. Wayne Scanlan via twitter: Senators GM Bryan Murray on…
Rumors and notes: Senators, Tarasenko, Salvador, Canucks, Oilers, Thomas, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets goalie options
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Serious contract discussions between the Erik Karlsson and the Senators won't take place until well after July 1st. The Senators will have to decide whether they want to re-sign defenseman Filip Kuba or not.…
Twitter notes on: Canadiens, Oilers, Tarasenko, Vokoun, Garrison, Flames, Semin, Sanford and Eakins
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Canadiens have named Michel Therrien their new head coach. Official announcement to come. Bob Stauffer via twitter: The Oilers are down to 5 players for the 1st overall pick according to their head scout Stu…
The Penguins acquire the rights to Tomas Vokoun
11:32 am: Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have signed Tomas Vokoun to a 2 year deal worth $4 million. James Mirtle via twitter: Vokoun had permission to speak with other teams, and several were interested in more than one year. 10:53…