Twitter rumors and notes involving: Ryan Smyth and the Oilers, Varlamov, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Flyers, Sharks and Jagr
Bob McKenzie via twitter: LA Kings winger Ryan Smyth would like to return to the Edmonton Oilers. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators assistant GM Tim Murray said they haven't ruled out moving into the top 3, though it could be…
Isles re-sign Okposo for 5 years … Thornton’s and other Sharks injuries … Preds will match any Weber offer sheets
The New York Times: The NY Islanders have locked Kyle Okposo (23) up for 5 years, at $14 million. Okposo was drafted 7th overall in 2006. He missed the first 44 games last year with a lorn labrum. In 192…
Jagr not considering NHL … No Ehrhoff at skate … Brian Burke video – talks prospects and draft
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Jaromir Jagr's agent tells @plysenkov that Jagr isn't considering any offers from the NHL at this time. Ben Kuzma via twitter: Canucks defenseman Christian Ehrhoff (shoulder) not taking part in the pre-game skate. Maple Leafs GM…
Afternoon notes on Leafs, Flames, Crosby, Green, Ducks goalie situation, Pacioretty and Clowe
James Mirtle via twitter: Brian Burke, "We have a ton of cap room and intend to be active on July 1." Calgary Flames via twitter: Jay Feaster, "Jarome isn't going anywhere" Darren Dreger via twitter: Sidney Crosby is making progress…
Wilson back with Leafs next year … Wideman out week-to-week … Starting goalies for tonight
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: "General manager Brian Burke confirmed as much Wednesday, saying Wilson has “done a marvellous job” and would remain behind the bench for 2011-12." “I said back in the fall, we would not consider…
Audio from Kaberle, Burke, Byfuglien and Cherry calling Lemieux a phony and hypocrite
Tomas Kaberle Audio from AM 640: “We don’t want to distract the team or anything like that,” said Kaberle. “If I’m no needed on this team then we can talk about it. Obviously we’ve still got 12 days to go…
Twitter rumors involving the Flyers, Maple Leafs, Sharks, Oilers, Kings, Lightning and Canucks
Mike Ziesberger via twitter: Flyers coach Laviolette said that Kris Versteeg could play with Mike Richards or Claude Giroux, won't break up the Briere line. Jonas Siegel via twitter: Versteeg did not ask Burke for a trade. Craig Custance via…
Maple Leafs trade Kris Versteeg to Flyers for Draft Picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded winger Kris Versteeg to the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2011 1st and 3rd round draft pick. Versteeg carries a $3,083,333 cap hit and salary for next year. Philadelphia has to be pretty much capped…
27 more days of Tomas Kaberle trade rumors
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke is expected to meet with Tomas Kaberle's agent this week to see if he would accept a trade. Kaberle had this say this morning, "I haven't heard anything…
Burke says hasn’t spoken SJ about Thornton … Malkin out tonight … Habs have $3.5 million in cap space … Edler out 3 months after surgery
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Brian Burke said "I have never spoken to Doug Wilson on that. Total fabrication." Burke was responding to internet rumors of a possible deal with the Sharks involving Joe Thornton. Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Jason…
Torres or Samuelsson out in Van.? Senators troubles … Burke still working the phones … Would the Rangers trade Gaborik?
Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: If/when Sami Salo returns to the Canucks lineup, a forward could be moved instead of a much rumored defenseman. One train of thought is the Canucks can't risk losing Kevin Bieksa and Christian Ehrhoff…