Cherry predicts 2 month lockout … Devils update … Clarkson had fractured foot … Kane Negotiations … Prospect tourney cancelled
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Don Cherry thinks the NHL will be shut down for 2 months, "I'm afraid it looks like two months. Everybody's talking that they're going to be out two months,” Cherry said after the walk…
Morning notes on: Skinner, Doan, Sharks, Holmstrom, O’Reilly, Visnovsky, Huet, Mezsaros and another Toronto arena
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Jeff Skinner's contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes is expected to be 6 years with an average of $5.725 million. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Many teams are holding pat on the trade front as…
Canadiens reportedly offer Subban a 2 year deal … Doan, the Canucks and Sabres … Ennis talks to resume
TSN: RDS is reporting the Canadiens have offered P.K. Subban a 2 year deal worth $5.5 million, but both sides are far apart as Subban is looking for a longer deal. Subban's agent, Mark Guy told TVA Sports, "I don't see anything…
Bruins free agents next year … Jamison $20 million short, looking for help … Some spots for Ryan
Kevin Paul Dupont if the Boston Globe: The Bruins will have to deal with some big name RFAs/UFAs next July 1st if they don't re-sign before then: RFAs — Milan Lucic ($4.1 million); Tyler Seguin ($3.5 million); Brad Marchand ($2.5…
Morning notes on: Nash, Bernier, Rangers, Doan, Flyers, Penguins, Red Wings, Visnovsky and Semin
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Trade talks involving Rick Nash are ongoing, but not that productive. If Weber ends up with the Flyers, the Rangers may step up. Though the Rangers could turn to a Bobby Ryan trade or…
Free agent notes on Shane Doan and T.J. Oshie
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: It may take weeks for Shane Doan to make a decision. "Serious negotiations" haven't taken place between Doan and Penguins yet, but they appear to be the short-list of teams he'd considered. Doan's camp…
Coyotes may be frontrunners for Shane Doan … Could look for new destination within 7-10 days
Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance notes that Shane Doan and Alexander Semin remain unsigned for different reasons. Doan, because he waiting to see what is happening with the Coyotes situation. Doan doesn't appear to be a in hurry and is…
Shane Doan update and some Red Wings notes
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings are still interested in Shane Doan and are willing to wait for him. “I've had conversations with Shane Doan's representatives,'' Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said. “I told them we have interest.''…
Free agent rumor and notes: Shea Weber, Mike Green, Shane Doan, Mike Modano and Kris Versteeg
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Yesterday was the deadline to accept qualifying offers, but Shea Weber and the Predators agreed to extend it until August 1st. This allows both sides flexibility as they can continue to negotiate. Accepting the qualifying offer…
Preds likely to match offer sheet … Sabres say no to Hasek … Murray talks to Alfie … Several teams interested in Holmstrom … Wolski a top 6
The Toronto Sun: Any team could sign Shea Weber to an offer sheet, but it's likely they would match any deal. It's likely the Predators will sign him to a long term deal or trade him. Mike Harrington of the…
Canucks backup options, looking for a center … Sabres looking for center … CBJ not asking for Kreider, McDonagh or Stepan, do the Rangers know?
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Kuzma thinks that once Roberto Luongo is moved, Al Montoya could be an option for the Canucks as their backup. Dan Ellis could also me an option, or they could go the trade route…
Rick Nash rumor update
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: As of yesterday, Nash hasn't been presented with any offers to accept or decline. The Flyers are on Nash's list, and they have had trade talks for months. The trading of James van Riemsdyk…