Kings out of the Kovalchuk sweepstakes, again … Zherdev to Flyers could happen today … Leafs looking for winger, not centerman
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Los Angeles Kings have once again said no to Ilya Kovalchuk. The Kings looked at Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman's, proposal and found they wouldn't be able to retain some of their young players…
Nabokov going to Russia … Zherdev signing with the Flyers? No comment for Kovalchuk agent
4:37 PM: Helene Elliott via Twitter: "Kings believed to have gotten a proposal from Kovalchuk, but nothing has been settled and no response is imminent." 4:20 PM: Aaron Portzline via Twitter: Flyers and Zherdev deal could be finalized tonight. Pierre…
Buffalo Sabres Have Signed Jordan Leopald
The Buffalo Sabres Have Signed free agent defencemen Jordan Leopold to a 3 year deal. Terms not disclosed.
Twitter rumors and Free Agent signings quick hits
6:01 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: "Just hung up phone with Dean Lombardi. Asked him if he was closing in on Kovalchuk, "No." Asked if he's still in the mix, "Not sure.''" 5:59 PM: Adrian Dater via Twitter: Kovalchuk to…
NHL Free Agency Rumors to heat up
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins are hoping to sign both Dan Hamhuis and Sergei Gonchar, loading up on their blueline and sacrificing bringing in a winger or two. Along with Gonchar and Hamhuis, they would have…
Not many trades at the draft, but that could change now … Savard to Leafs?
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: It appears that the Toronto Maple leafs are considering trading for Marc Savard. Savard is willing to waive his no trade clause for either Toronto or Ottawa. Savard received a concussion from a Matt…
Ducks defenseman situation … Souray to Sabres/Sharks? Thrashers still not done?
Randy Youngman of the OC Register: The Ducks will have to rebuild their defensive corps this off-season, and potentially 2/3rds of their 2nd line if Selanne retires and Saku Koivu moves on. RFA James Wisniewski is wanting more money than…
Horton dealt by Draft, to Sabres? St. Louis to get extension … Oilers getting calls for #1
Steve Gorten of the Sun Sentinel: Nathan Horton's time as a Florida Panther could be close to coming to an end. It's looking like he'll be dealt by next weeks NHL draft, and it wouldn't surprise his agent. Horton has…
Kaberle trade talk heating up … Spezza for the 4th pick? New GMs looking to make moves?
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Columbus Blue Jackets may be making a stronger push next season to make the playoffs, and could be kicking around the idea of trading their 4th overall draft pick. The Blue Jackets still need to…
Coyotes Staying in Phoenix? Sergei Kostitsyn done in Montreal … Flyers free agents
Scott Burnside of ESPN: Sources have told ESPN Friday night that the Ice Edge Holdings group and city of Glendale are going to sign a letter of exclusivity on Monday, as they've agreed on all points on in a new…
Krejci Out … Flames not firing anyone? Spezza on the block? Jokinen not going Minsk
Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: After being smoked by Mike Richards on a big open ice hit, David Krejci didn't return to the game. He was taken to local hospital for further evaluation. George Johnson of the Calgary Herald:…
Markov has Torn ACL … Jordan Staal Skating … NHL Draft rumors involving the Islanders
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: It was leaked the Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andre Markov has a torn ACL. Markov suffered the injury in Game 1 last Friday after taking a hit from Matt Cooke. Markov missed 37 games…