Trade rumors on: Visnovsky, Luongo to Florida and Chicago, “leafs not done yet”, Sens liked Michalek, Pens and Martin
Arthur Staple via twitter: Lubomir Visnovsky said that Slovak website interview was before the trade to the NY Islanders. Was asked if he would stay in Slovakia or sign with the KHL is there was a lockout. Staple talked with…
Leafs could be close on a deal … Habs-Moen close … Lightning talking Dmen … Pens after Suter’s rights … Ryan speaks his mind
Mike Morreale via twitter: Brian Burke: "I'm not going to overpay to upgrade at the position." David Alter via twitter: Burke said they could be close on a deal. Talked with the Flyers and Predators tables on day 2. Chris…
Islanders acquire Lubomir Visnovsky for a 2013 2nd round draft pick
The Anaheim Ducks have traded Lubomir Visnovsky to the New York Islanders for a 2013 2nd round pick. Visnovsky is owed $3 million salary for next year, but has a $5.6 million cap hit.
Prust may be headed to free agency … Flyers better served to go for Ryan than Nash? Teams looking to make deals now
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brandon Prust would like to re-sign with the Rangers, and they would like to re-sign him, but there is a gap that may see him test the free agent market. The sides are still…
McKenzie’s take on Staal … Parenteau to free agency … Doughty in trouble … Burke on draft and goalies … Sabres dangling picks … Rutherford video
Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie's take on the Jordan Staal situation: "PIT doesn't want to trade him, wants to sign him and may make him a long-term (7 to 10 yrs maybe?) offer." ... "At that point, it would be…
Ryan “available” again … Grigorenko 20? Teams calling Pens … Flyers aggressive on Nash, Sens could be in as well … Other trade candidates
Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie is hearing that Ducks Bobby Ryan is "available" again. This doesn't mean that he will be traded, but it does mean the Ducks phone has been ringing and they'll be listening. If the Ducks were…
Shero says he’s not trading Jordan Staal … No timeline on Crosby deal … Reports of a Selanne return … Kypreos trade watch video
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins GM Ray Shero on Jordan Staal, he isn't available. “You can’t have it both ways,” he said. “I can’t try to negotiate a contract with Jordan and a trade with another team…
Hurricanes GM Rutherford talks trade … Ducks GM Murray talks Schultz
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes are trying to make a trade this week without giving up any of their core. Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on if they can bring in a top-tier player: “I really…
Dreger looks at Nash and the 6 Canadian teams
Darren Dreger of TSN: If Zach Parise hits the free agent market on July 1st, a Rick Nash deal may have to wait so the Blue Jackets can get a true sense of the market may offer. The Rangers and…
Morning notes on: Luongo, Maple Leafs, Thomas, Schultz, Sabres, Stastny, Blue Jackets, Nash, Islanders and Rangers trade targets
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Roberto Luongo is now the best option for Maple Leafs after the Penguins trading/signing Tomas Vokoun and the Lightning trading for Anders Lindback. Free agent options for the Leafs could be Josh Harding, Scott…
Bouwmeester could be dealt … Wings unlikely for Nash … Nash likely traded by draft … Gillis may not want to trade Luongo to Toronto
George Johnson of the Calgary Herald: Jarome Iginla trade rumors have been quiet of late. Jay Bouwmeester could find himself traded by they draft. The 29 year old is owed $6.68 million this year and next. A Columbus rumor is…
Moen-Habs talking … Possible Rangers offseason targets … Devils offseason issues … Flyers and Wild will be interested in Parise
Will DePaoli via twitter: The Canadiens and Travis Moen have held preliminary talks. Moen made $1.5 million last year. Brian Monzo of CBS New York: The Rangers have held preliminary talks with Brandon Prust and Martin Biron. Anton Stralman likely…