On Artemi Panarin …
Dan Milstein: (Panarin’s agent) “Rumors that Artemi Panarin is looking to move to a big city so girlfriend can have more modeling opportunities is absolutely not true. She hasn’t modeled in over 3 years. No plans to resume.”
On Alex Burrows …
Rick Dhaliwal: Alex Burrow’s agent said that he still hopes to play next year. They will see when free agency opens up.
On James van Riemsdyk …
Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on van Riemsdyk; “There’s at least 12 teams in on JVR. At least 12.”
Andy Graziano: Think the van Riemsdyk could get a six-year deal at $6 to $6.5 million a season.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mike Heika: Do believe that if the Stars retained some salary, Jason Spezza at $4 million would interest some who are looking for a second-line center.
On the Florida Panthers …
Harvey Fialkov: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said that they won’t be looking to sign a star player when free agency opens on July 1st. On day two they could look at signing a veteran player on a cheaper deal.
On the Minnesota Wild …
Michael Russo: If the Wild are going to buyout the last year of Tyler Ennis‘ contract, they would have had to put on waivers by Saturday. They’d still prefer to trade him.
On Michal Kempny, Calvin de Haan, Greg Pateryn, Justin Faulk, Carter Hutton, Garret Sparks and Calvin Pickard …
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Washington Capitals are trying to re-sign defenseman Michal Kempny.
Calvin de Haan is still rehabbing from in-season shoulder surgery has talked to the New York Islanders about coming back. He’s also received interest from other teams.
Greg Pateryn could sign a deal in the $2 million range, with the Minnesota Wild as one of the teams interested.
The Chicago Blackhawks continue to be a potential trade destination for Justin Faulk.
If the Buffalo Sabres go three years, they’ll likely get Carter Hutton.
Teams are calling the Maple Leafs about Garret Sparks and Calvin Pickard