Post Draft Garrioch and LeBrun rumor round up
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Vincent Lecavalier met with nine teams in New York: Boston, Calgary, Detroit, Montreal, Philadelphia, Toronto, St. Louis, Washington and Dallas. On all the interest: "Teams can't resist the chance to get a big centre…
Trade Hits: Bobrovsky being shopped, Ducks getting calls on Ryan, Watch the Jets and Flames
Darren Dreger: Blue Jackets are now offering Sergei Bobrovsky to teams. Bobrosky is looking for $6 million a season. Blue Jackets will now be in the market for a goalie. David Pagnotta: Anaheim is still getting calls on Bobby Ryan.…
Trade Hits: Seguin, Edler, Letang, Schneider, Skinner, Myers, Halak, Williams and Flames offer No. 6 to Flyers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: A source said it would take a "king's ransom" to get the Bruins to trade Tyler Seguin. It would have to include a top 10 pick and include an All-Star level roster player. Pierre LeBrun: The…
Draft Hits: Leafs talking No. 5, Bruins and Flames talking, Panthers, Hurricanes and Devils
TSN Radio: Darren Dreger is reporting there is a strong chance that the Maple Leafs could move into the top 5. They've been talking with the Hurricanes. Bob McKenzie: If there is no movement in the top 4, the Hurricanes…
Lecavalier Hits: Hurricanes, Canadiens, Panthers, Flyers, Stars, Ducks, Blues, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flames
Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes are believed to be one of the teams interested in Vincent Lecavalier. Could be out of their price range. George Richards: Panthers confirm they are interested in Lecavalier. Pierre LeBrun: The Flyers are in on Lecavalier.…
NHL Rumor Round up on 14 teams and a top trade candidate list
Bruce Garrioch: Trade talk is in full swing. "There is so much talk, and so many names, it's hard to believe that everything that is being talked about could actually happen," said a league executive Thursday. "Lots of teams are…
Morning Hits: Coyotes, Richards, Lecavalier, NHL Schedule, Quebec City, Shanahan and Messier
John Shannon: Gary Bettman and Bill Daly warn the City of Glendale for the second time in three weeks that if a deal isn't done by July 2nd, the team will relocate. Chris Johnson: A decision on if the Rangers…
Flames trade Tanguay and Sarich to Avalanche for Jones and O’Brien
The Calgary Flames have traded winger Alex Tanguay and defenseman Cory Sarich to the Colorado Avalanche for winger David Jones and defenseman Shane O'Brien. Tanguay was drafted by the Avalanche, 12th overall in 1998. He carries a cap hit of…
Buyout Hits: New Rule, Vinny, Avalanche, Luongo, Horcoff, Oilers, Bruins, Canes, Flames and Canucks
Larry Brooks: The NHL has let teams know that the league will not allow a player to be traded, amnestied and the to re-sign with the original club. It would be considered cap circumvention. (likely stemming from the rumors of the Leafs…
Morning Hits: Alfredsson, Clowe, Kiprusoff, and some Sharks
Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Bryan Murray said he'll have an answer from Daniel Alfredsson by Friday. He's thinking he'll play. Renaud Lavoie: Rangers UFA Ryane Clowe has been cleared by doctors. He suffered a concussion in the playoffs. Nick Kypreos:…
Buyout Hits: Teams that won’t or are not expected use buyouts and Brad Richards
James Mirtle: Teams that won't be using buyouts: Flames, Blue Jackets and New Jersey. Teams expected to not use buyouts: Stars, Penguins, Jets, Hurricanes, Sabres and Ducks. Bob McKenzie: Guesses teams that won't use buyouts: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Stars, Senators…
Quick Hits: Tippett, Mayor of Seattle, Glendale and Saddledome flooded
Elliotte Friedman: The Coyotes and Dave Tippett have agreed to a five year contract extension. Mayor McGinn: The mayor of Seattle twitter account said that they are confident that Key Arena would be ready to go for next season. Nick…