Datsyuk, Malkin, Kovalchuk and Ovechkin offered $30 million each … Kovalchuk says he wants to stay in Russia … FA and injury notes
Dustin Leed via twitter: Pavel Datsyuk, Evgeni Malkin, Ilya Kovalchuk and Alex Ovechkin were guaranteed $30 million each by Russian President Vladimir Putin to remain in the KHL. Update: Original source came from David Satriano of the NY Post: The…
Doan helped get the higher cap number … Senators getting calls on goalies … Blues blueline set … Gardiner passes baseline
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Sources are saying that an hour long meeting between Gary Bettman, Bob Batterman and Coyotes Shane Doan broke the critical issue of next years salary cap ceiling. The league had moved their offer up…
Quick cleared … Horton ready … Hamilton expected to make Bruins … Tanguay at center … 3 Redden options
Helene Elliott via twitter: Kings Jonathan Quick has been medically cleared. Chris Nichols via twitter: Nathan Horton's agent: “He’s all set and has been for some time." Horton is slated to be on the top line with Milan Lucic and David…
Flyers interested in Luongo … Burke was close on Luongo deal … Luongo tweet
Enrico Ciccone via twitter: A source in Philadelphia said the Flyers are interested in Roberto Luongo. James Duthie via twitter: Despite some denials, Ciccone's tweet is accurate. This doesn't mean they will get him or make an offer, but they…
The “Luongo Rule” … Maple Leafs and Panthers would have to sweeten the pot to land Luongo
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun tagged the new rule to eliminate back-diving contracts the "Luongo Rule" which basically states that any contract that is longer that 6 years, both teams would be penalized if the player retires before the end…
Trade activity could be heated … Leafs say no to Bernier, others could be interested … Sens could look for a Dman … Iginla and free agency
Greg Wyshynski via twitter: Capitals GM George McPhee said that trade activity could be heavy before the season starts. He was already getting calls. Clarifying, that he was referring to trade activity in the NHL and not necessarily for the Capitals.…
Four big name Russians offered big money to stay in KHL … KHL president Medvedev may challenge CBA
Larry Brooks via twitter: Last Friday, Evgeny Malkin, Alex Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk and Pavel Datsyuk were preparing a press release that would announce their intention to stay in the KHL regardless. Brooks was told that the four had been promised an immense…
Training camp notes involving the Sabres, Stars, Canadiens, Panthers and Flyers
John Vogl via twitter: Sabres GM Darcy Regier said that Mikhail Grigorenko will be going to training camp. "Burning" a year of his entry level contract for half a season won't factor into the decision whether to keep him in…
The Russian factor: Visnovsky staying overseas, Kovalchuk staying too? Markov still in Russia, Kulemin rumors false
6:20 PM: Slava Malamud via twitter: Legally, the IIHF could ban Kovalchuk from all competitions, including the Sochi Olympics, if he doesn't report to the Devils. Eric Macramalla asks if it would would compel him to honor his NHL contract?…
News involving the Jets, Wild, Canadiens, Rangers Penguins, Flyers and some CBA issues that weren’t really discussed
Ed Tait and Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Mark Scheifele will be invited to the Jets training camp. Zach Bogosian's rehab from his wrist surgery is coming along fine and he may begin skating this week. His return…
Free Agent notes: Del Zotto, Subban and O’Reilly … Trade notes: Flames and Flyers
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Sources are saying that agents are allowed to negotiate with GMs, but contracts can't be signed until the new CBA is official. Liz Mullen via twitter: Agent Don Meehan has said that Michael Del Zotto (NYR),…
An update on Roberto Luongo rumors
Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Roberto Luongo said this morning that he has given Canucks GM Mike Gillis "the green light" to do what is best for the Canucks. Luongo on the Maple Leafs, “I have a lot of…