Free Agent Hits: Grabovski, Henrique, Johansson and Murray
Katie Carrera: The Capitals have signed center Mikhail Grabovski to a one-year, $3 million contract. Grabovsky's agent said that 12 teams were interested in Grabovski, but coach Adam Oates was the difference: “His enthusiasm to work w/ Mikhail convinced us…
Morning Hits: Coyotes sale, Henrique, Hedberg, Clifford, Paajarvi and Da Costa
Abbreviated 'on the road' morning update. Craig Morgan: Bill Daly said that sale is not complete yet. Votes are still coming in via fax. Approval being pushed back until Monday. Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Adam Henrique said there…
Free Agent Hits: Selanne, Bryzgalov, Henrique, Wheeler, Gerbe and Palmieri
Helene Elliott: There is still no word if Teemu Selanne will return next season. He is reportedly skating back in Finland. Dmitry Chesnokov: Ilya Bryzgalov did not receive a contract offer from Alex Mogilny and Admiral Vladivostok. Mogilny made the…
Free Agent Hits: Pietrangelo, Henrique, Jagr, Grabovski and Lewis
Luke Fox of SportsNet: Blues RFA Alex Pietrangelo is reportedly looking for nearly $7 million a season, with the Blues hoping to settle on $6 million or less. The Blues are getting close to the cap ceiling and still have RFAs Jake Allen and Magnus…
Free Agent Hits: Devils, Hurricanes, Canucks, Remaining Free Agents and Brown’s Contract Breakdown
Igor Eronko: iSport.cz is reporting that winger Jaromir Jagr had "inspected" the Devils arena yesterday. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said they are close to re-signing Zac Dalpe and confirmed that they have talked to Brenden Morrow. Ben Kuzma…
Quick Hits: Grabovski, Hainsey, Morrow and Henrique
Dmitry Chesnokov: Former Maple Leafs center Mikhail Grabovski has only received one KHL offer. He's not considering the KHL, only the NHL. Igor Eronko: Atlant GM on Grabovski: "We made an offer to Grabovski, but he wants to stay in…
Free Agent Hits II: Clarkson, Horton, Stalberg, Red Wings, Flyers, Jets and offer sheets
Darren Dreger: Little doubt that David Clarkson a seven year deal, and some GMs are thinking he'll get $6 million plus. Bob McKenzie: McKenzie thinks that Clarkson will end up with a Canadian team. He's visited the Oilers, Senators and…
Boychuk and McLaren claimed off waivers … Dvorak to Davos … Jovo out weekend … Brown has shoulder strain … Henrique back
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Penguins claimed Zach Boychuk off waivers from the Hurricanes. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Maple Leafs claimed Frazer McLaren off waivers from the Sharks. Matias Strozyk via twitter: Radek Dvorak signed with Davos in Switzerland.…
Quick hits: Audio, Subban-Habs talking today, Kubina, Henrique, Flyers, Hovinen, Leafs and Jets lines and starting goalies
Globe and Mail Audio:Eric Duhatschek, James Mirtle and Darren Yourk - TV numbers, Zajac and Lupul contracts, Subban trade speculation and Gretzky's future. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Critical in-person meeting this morning between the Canadiens management and P.K. Subban's Newport group.…
Injury Notes: Briere, Samuelsson, Henrique, Zajac, Josefson and Cervenka
Randy Miller via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren on Daniel Briere's sore wrist: "He's coming along. he's going to see our doctors Thursday." Daniel Briere on his injury: "It seems every day I'm able 2 take the next step, but then there's…
Stamkos may look overseas … 4th paycheck missed … Henrique’s surgery “went well”
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Lightning Steven Stamkos may look to going overseas if the lockout continues. "I’d have to agree with Sid there," Stamkos said. "That was the rationale early on when I sat down with Donnie and Mark .…
Harding diagnosed with multiple sclerosis … Henrique out 4-6 weeks … Giroux having treatment in Atlanta … Schneider in Switzerland
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: (I'll post a few notes/quotes, but you should read the entire article) 28 year old Josh Harding has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He and his family have known for a month, but only yesterday…