- Helene Elliott via twitter: Los Angeles Kings offer Brad Richards a front-loaded contract to cover fears of lockout after next year. Elliott can’t see them going over $7 million per.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: “Hearing rumblings #NHL teams presenting to Brad Richards are pitching 12.8M max offer in years 1 and 2. Crazy money out there.”
- Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs spent an hour with Brad Richards, Pat Morris and Newport reps.
- Josh Yohe via twitter: Hearing Maple Leafs and Sharks interested in Max Talbot. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Blackhawks appear to be front runners, Leafs and Sharks still in the hunt. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Max Talbot signs a 5 year deal with the Flyers.
- David Pagnotta via twitter: With limited defenseman, the Red Wings could look at Tomas Kaberle and Ian White.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: “NHLPA grievance filed against the Preds set for July 8th.”