White-Flames heading to arbitration … Regin and Campoli at standstill with Sens … Richards staying in Dallas long-term? Redden to be waived?
Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: It doesn't appear like the Calgary Flames and Ian White will reach an agreement before their Friday arbitration case. From White's agent, "If something happens, something happens. But we're not counting on it". White…
League to look at other long-term deals? More ‘Hawks Options … Turco to decide in 7-10 days
William DePoali via twitter: Gary Bettman said yesterday that if the league wins its case against Ilya Kovalchuk, they may look in to other long-term deals. Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: According to his agent, Marty Turco is going to…
Coyotes Sale in Trouble? Wheeler, Niemi Heading to Arbitration … Frolov to Rangers
SpectorsHockey via twitter: 17 teams have less then $10 million in cap space. 13 have less than $5 million. 13 teams with more than $10 million in cap space, most have 'self-imposed' cap ceilings. Rebekah L. Sanders and Cecilia Chan…
NHLPA files grievance … NHL Rumors involving Frolov, Ponikarovsky, Sutton, Wheeler, Stralman
NHLPA.com: Media release from the NHLPA stating they've filed a grievance against the NHL for the rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk-New Jersey Devils contract. Darren Dreger via twitter: August 1st is when the Maple Leafs could be pushing clubs to make…
Options for ‘Hawks if Niemi isn’t back … Stars would match most offer sheets for Neal
Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago: There hasn't been much progress between the Chicago Blackhawks and Antti Niemi. Niemi's arbitration date is set for July 29th (arbitration dates for all players). They could still trade him before the arbitration date, walk away…
The Saga continues ….
SportsNet - HockeyCentral with Daren Milard, Mike Brophy and John Shannon Mark Everson of the NY Post: Before the Devils had the Kovalchuk press conference announcing the signing, they had already known that contract would be rejected by the NHL.…
Life after the Kovalchuk signing … Other pieces will begin to fall
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Don't expect a Tomas Kaberle trade this week as GM Brian Burke has gone fishing for the week. He did have this to say before he left, "The number of offers are up to…
The Kovalchuk Fallout: Devils need to move salary … Kaberle and Gagne rumors to heat up
2:27 PM: Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi may take a serious look at Marc Savard now. 12:58 PM: EJ Hradek via twitter: Casualties of Kovalchuk in NJ could be Dainius Zubrus ($3.4 million per, 3 years) and…
That free agent guy … Bieksa getting some interest … No rush for Modano
Mark Everson of the NY Post: A source close to Ilya Kovalchuk is saying he's still deciding between a couple teams, but the saga is close to ending. One source is saying the Kings have a 50-50 chance of signing…
“98% sure” for Kovalchuk … No Sweatt for Leafs … No Love of Lee
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: According to one of Elliott's sources, "he's 98% sure" that Ilya Kovalchuk and the Los Angeles Kings will get a deal done, either side will not comment on it. (For the love of God…
Kovalchuk and Kings close … Market to open up soon? Malkin to the wing with Crosby
Nick Kyperos via Twitter: 8:40 AM Post - "A big swing in the Ilya/Kings talks. Major stumbling blocks have been rectified. A source now described it to me as "close but not done" Mike Russo via Twitter: Lockout protection has…
Afternoon rumors involving Gagne, Savard, Sharp, and a list of UFA’s
Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: The Flyers have given Simon Gagne's agent permission to speak directly with teams, nothing yet. Jimmy Murphy via Twitter: One GM said this morning, "As far as I know, Bruins aren't actively shopping Savard at this…
