Free Agent Rumors: Rangers and Flyers
Katie Strang: The Rangers have had contract discussions with Dan Girardi. As of early this week, there had been no talks with Anton Stralman. The Rangers have not spoken with Ryan Callahan recently. That could change when he returns from…
Morning Rumors: Oilers, Rangers, Avalanche, Panthers and Sabres
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: After trading Ladislav Smid to the Flames, the Oilers have a hole on defense. Defensemen who could be available: Kyle Quincey (DET), Tim Gleason (CAR), Dmitry Kulikov (FLA) and David Rundblad (PHO). Rumors that…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Coaches, Sharks, Panthers, Habs, Flames, Oilers, Isles, Pens and Roy
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Ryan Miller isn't willing to sign a contract extension with the Sabres, and it's thought that that conversation will take place, the new GM will hold an auction for his services. Pat LaFontaine…
Afternoon Hits: Eaves, Porter, Lack, Liles, Martin, Nash, Elias, Zherdev, Backstrom, Weiss and Jenner
Ansar Khan: Red Wings Patrick Eaves cleared waivers and was assigned to the AHL. Renaud Lavoie: The Blues put Chris Porter on waivers. Bob McKenzie: Canucks sign Eddie Lack to a two-year contract extension with a $1.15 million cap hit.…
Playoff Notes: Clowe, DeKeyser, Alfredsson, Kunitz and Stralman
Dan Rosen: Rangers Ryane Clowe practiced for the first time yesterday since being injured in Game 5 against the Capitals. Craig Custance: Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser is getting close to returning as his cast was to come off yesterday.…
2012 NHL Salary Arbitration Dates
A list of all players/teams who have filed for salary arbitration. All players signed before their arbitration hearing. Team Player Date and/or Contract Notes Anaheim DucksNick Bonino Signed before hearing. 2 years, $1.4 million Colorado AvalancheJamie McGinn Signed before hearing.…
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…
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…
Parise meets with agents, many think he won’t re-sign … Leafs notes on Reimer, Grabovski and Lombardi … Luongo practicing … KHL will desire Semin
Mark Everson of the NY Post: On Friday, Zach Parise met with Don Meehan in Tampa. Then, his lead representative Wade Arnott showed up to discuss his next contract, but not to strategize. Most believe he'll not be back with the…
Blue Jackets interested in Bobrovsky … Timing not right for Red Wings trade … Whitney to see doctor on Monday … Reimer hits recovery plateau
Kelly Friesen via twitter: A NHL scout told Friesen that the Blue Jackets have interest in Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. A Flyers reporter told him that Bobrovsky isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Craig Custance of ESPN: Despite not having a…
Afternoon twitter notes on waiver claims, Smyth, Methot, Peverley, Spacek, Franson, Connolly, Malkin, Stralman, Backstrom, Rundblad and Filatov
James Mirtle via twitter: The Predators have claimed Brian McGrattan off waivers. Minnesota Wild via twitter: The Wild have placed Eric Nystrom on re-entry waivers. Chris Johnston via twitter: The Blues have claimed Taylor Chorney off waivers from the Oilers…
Twitter notes on Raymond, Kesler, Winchester, Savard, Quick and the NJ Devils
Bob McKenzie via twitter: It's sounding like Canucks Mason Raymond may not be back mid-late November, and Ryan Kesler could be mid-November. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Brad Winchester will be attending Sharks camp on a tryout. Tom Gulitti via twitter:…