Lou having problems moving high-priced forwards? Frolov to play with Gaborik? Players don’t like DeBoer? and more
Mark Everson of the NY Post: As the October 6th deadline for Lou Lamoriello to move some salary gets closer, Lou is still having some problems moving out some high-priced players. Teams may not want to give up much to…
Gionta Habs new Captain? Neal and Niskanen close with Stars … Redden to AHL?
Tom Gulitti via twitter: La Presse is reporting that Brian Gionta will be named as the new Montreal Canadiens captain. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars feel they have made solid offers to James Neal and…
Quick twitter rumors this afternoon involving Staal, Guerin, Savard, Malone, Kadri, Booth
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: LeBrun is hearing the Rangers and Marc Staal are getting close on a deal. Tim Panaccio via twitter: Bill Guerin is still skating with some Flyers. If he'd do a tryout, Panaccio thinks the Flyers might…
Sunday morning rumor roundup
Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Negotiations continue between the Columbus Blue Jackets and goalie Steve Mason on a contract extension. “We’ve had some fair, reasonable and good discussions with Columbus,” Mason’s agent Anton Thun told Sporting News. “It’s going…
RFAs still looking to finalize contracts … Regehr admits he’s been shopped … Some UFAs hope to get deals soon
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars had talks with the agents for James Neal and Matt Niskanen on Tuesday. The team hopes to have them signed before the start of camp. Craig Custance of the Sporting…
Injury notes for Milan Lucic, James Sheppard, and Canucks prospects Sauve and Hodgson
Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Milan Lucic was plagued with an injured left ankle for most of last season, and it sounds like it might not be 100% yet. Lucic originally hurt his ankle in November, and was told…
Canadiens sign Halpren … Giguere #1 for Leafs? Wellwood invited to Coyotes camp
Montreal Canadiens website: The Montreal Canadiens have signed Jeff Halpren to a 1-year contract. Halpren played in 71 games last year with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings, recording 9 goals and 10 assists. Dave Vest of PhoenixCoyotes.com:…
Ducks-Ryan Talking … Yzerman to start talks with Stamkos during training camp …
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: "I expect Marc to be a Bruin under his contract seasons," Chiarelli said. Helene Elliott via twitter: Bobby Ryan's agent and the Anaheim Ducks have talked, and will talk again on Tuesday. Eric Stephens…
Kozlov to KHL … 3 NHL caliber goalies in SJ … Fehr wants $7.5 mill through 2012 … More on Staal, Savard and Maltby
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Slava Kozlov will be playing in the KHL this season, hasn't decided on which team yet. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Fehr's price tag for being the NHLPA executive director is $7.5 million through 2012, players start…
Some longterm contract notes … Savard staying … Ranger not attending Lightning camp
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Chesnokov thinks that if Kovalchuk's Friday extension get extended again, he may leave for the KHL. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: The VP of the KHL doesn't think that Kovalchuk will end up in the KHL, means…
Ryan to meet with Ducks this week … Khabibulin to appeal 30 day jail sentence … Savard to attend Bruins camp … Souray could attend Oilers camp … Price to Strike?
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks and Bobby Ryan's side have plans to meet this week in attempt to break their contract stalemate. Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Steve Tambellini has said that Sheldon Souray could be at…
Kovalchuk decision today … New player in Phoenix ownership … Niemi close to new home
Tom Gulitti of the Record: The NHL spent Monday reviewing Ilya Kovalchuk's 15 year, $100 million contract, with an announcement likely coming today. It is not known if the league has already let the Devils know their decision, before it…