Will offer sheets start to come? Rumors surrounding Kovalchuk
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: With the lack of depth in the NHL Free Agent market, teams may send out an offer sheets to improve their club. Some possible restricted free agents are Bobby Ryan, Marc Staal, Steve Downie,…
Kovalchuk turns down the LA Kings
Helene Elliot of the LA Times: Ilya Kovalchuk won't be heading to the Los Angeles Kings. Dean Lombardi said this afternoon that Kovalchuk has 'decided against joining the Kings'. Lombardi didn't say why they couldn't agree on a contract, or…
Flyers interested in Bobby Ryan … Leafs looking for a defenseman
Jimmy Murphy via Twitter: "Nonsense" Kings source on the Kings trading for Marc Savard so they can sign Kovalchuk. Tim Panaccio via Twitter: Rumors that the Philadelphia Flyers are trying to clear salary cap room not for a goalie, but…
Gagne will waive his no-trade clause … Kaberle wouldn’t happen until next week … Ducks-Ryan talks “done for a while”
Anthony Sanfilippo of the Delaware County Daily Times: Simon Gagne has agreed to waive his no trade clause. The Flyers don't have a deal in place for Gagne though. The Flyers would like to move Gagne to free up some…
Matthew Lombardi Signs With The Nashville Predators
"Matthew Lombardi is headed out of the desert and into the Music City, signing a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Nashville Predators. The 28-year-old centre had spent the last two seasons with the Coyotes before becoming a free agent."…
Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Nikolai Kulemin
TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed left winger Nikolai Kulemin to a 2 year, $4.7 million contract. The 23-year old put up 38 points in 78 games last season, 16 goals and 20 assists. Kulemin's play improved as the…
Sheldon Souray placed on Waivers
TSN: The Edmonton Oilers have placed Sheldon Souray on waivers. Souray has 2 years left on his contract with a cap hit of $5.4 million, but a salary of $4.5 million. The 33-year old defenseman's no-movement clause expired yesterday. The…
Pavel Kubina signs with the Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Pavel Kubina to a 2 year deal worth $7.7 million. He'll earn $4.2 million this season, and $3.5 million the following season. He made $5 million with Atlanta last season wehere he scored 6…
Kovalchuk sleeping on Kings offer … Selanne returning?
Erik Erlendsson via Twitter: Pavel Kubina is close to signing with the Lightning. Helene Elliot via Twitter: The LA Kings are the only team in on Ilya Kovalchuk, the Devils are said to be out. Nick Kypreos via Twitter: The…
LA a possible destination for Kaberle … Not much progress on a Souray Move … Ryan turns down $25 million
Derek Van Diest via Toronto Sun: Yesterday Sheldon Souray's no trade clause was lifted. GM Steve Tambellini has had some discussions, but hasn't made a lot of progress. The LA Kings and San Jose Sharks could be interested. David Shoalts…
Buffalo Sabres Have Signed Jordan Leopald
The Buffalo Sabres Have Signed free agent defencemen Jordan Leopold to a 3 year deal. Terms not disclosed.
Chris Mason Signs With Atlanta Thrashers-Atlanta also Trades for Ladd
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed free agent goaltender Chris Mason. The deal is worth $3.7 Million over 2 years with a $1.850 Million cap hit. I'm surprised that Mason went so cheap but this appears to be a bad year…