The Panthers make the most sense according to Luongo
Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Roberto Luongo has made it clear that he'd like to be traded to the Florida Panthers. He started his career there from 2001-06, and still has a home there. "It's tough to not know what…
Doan’s Sept. 15th deadline approaching … Stars may have to give Benn more than originally planned
Harrison Mooney of the Vancouver Sun: Shane Doan wants to have a contract in place before the CBA expires on September 15th. It could be good news for the Canucks as the sale of the Coyotes is still in limbo.…
Morning notes on the Red Wings, Canucks, player insurance, Subban, Carlson, Horton and Tarasenko
Khan of Ansar MLive: The Red Wings are still interested in Shane Doan, but not at what some teams are reportedly offering, 4 years, $30 million. They were reluctant to sign Alexander Semin and made trade offers for Rick Nash.…
For GMs, “It’s eerily quiet” … Doan has 5, 4 year offers … Wild lines … 3 steps to avoid lockout
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: On league executive last week, "It's eerily quiet." "This is just like 2004: We got to July 15 and basically nothing was done," said a high-profile agent. "It has pretty much gone the same…
Morning notes on Doan, Kostitsyn, Neuvirth, Mueller, Predators, CBA stuff and Fehr’s press conference video
Darren Dreger via twitter: Real negotiating for the NHL and NHLPA won't start until around the 10th of September. Ben Kuzma via twitter: Canucks GM Mike Gillis on Shane Doan: "We've been in constant contact. He's clearly a player we'd…
Free agent notes on Eberle, Turris and Omark … Injury notes on Bourque and Roy … Islanders top line
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Negotiations between the Oilers and Jordan Eberle continue. He'll likely get something similar to the $6 million that Taylor Hall got, but unlikely the 7 years, maybe 5 years. An extension could happen in…
Wings Dman search .. .Pietrangelo has surgery … Carlson still without a contract … Players to head to Europe/KHL … Yakupov says No to Sarnia
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings are still looking to add a defensemen, “We're talking to a few people,'' Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said. “There's some veteran defensemen looking for an opportunity. We need to sign another…
CBA talks continue … Bruins talking with several players … Malkin and Kovalchuk to KHL if lockout … Canucks made offer for Doan
Aaron Ward via twitter: "they (players) may take less in the future,but not less than they already have.If NHL offer similar to first,we're counting the days." ... "Key indication that CBA negotiations will move forward,if in fact NHL does table…
Morning notes on: CBA, Doan deadline, Ovechkin and KHL, Colaiacovo, Cousins, Huselius, Visnovsky and Kane
TSN: CBA talks made little progress last week, but both sides will meet again on Tuesday. Darren Dreger is saying that the league may present another offer. Detroit Free Press: Shane Doan will sign somewhere before September 15th. "Shane is…
Free Agent and trade notes on: Subban, Hall, Eberle, Seguin, Doan, Franzen, Luongo, Carlson and Fistric
L.A. Lariviere via twitter: P.K. Subban's agent said there is no truth the report that Subban asked for a 5 year deal at $30 million, "Another erroneous report. PK has not made any such request" Lariviere adds that his sources said…
CBA talks … Kronwall may join brother in KHL if lockout … Oilers lack depth at center … AHL to test no-touch icing
Chris Johnson via twitter: CBA talks are set to start at 9:30 am this morning, with economic issues the main topic of the day. Aaron Portzline via twitter: "People on both sides of the aisle believe next couple days in…
Free Agent notes involving Doan, Couture, Hall, Eberle and Hartnell’s new contract
John Buccigross via twitter: Buccigross was told that the Sabres 4 year, $30 offer to Shane Doan is legit. The Coyotes are only looking to go 2 years for now. Mike Harrington via twitter: Harrington notes again that the Sabres…