Free Agent Hits: Clifford, Penner, Prospal and Jagr
John Hoven of Mayor's Manor: Kings GM Dean Lombardi on talks with Kyle Clifford. “It gets closer every day, it’s whether it’s close enough,” Lombardi quipped. “I don’t think with all these guys we’re far apart. But, as we find…
Free Agent Hits: Jagr, Grabovski, Clifford, Boedker, Prospal, Rynnas, Stewart and Pietrangelo
The Fourth Period: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said on Tuesday that he's still talking with a "big name free agent" and is trying to create a roster spot for him. "There's one guy that has said he will take less…
Morning Hits: Arbitration dates, Devils, Lindolm, Islanders and the Heritage Classic
Terry Koshan: Arbitration hearings are from July 22nd to Aug. 6th. Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello: "Right now, our defense is solid with veterans and we still have the opportunity for a young player and we still have a…
Free Agent Hits: Morrow, Rangers, Jagr, Sabres, Gagner, Capitals, Clarkson and Oilers
Patrick Caisse: Brenden Morrow's agent said he's had "a good discussion" with Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin and will likely have another. Brian Costello: The Rangers have about $6.5 million in salary cap and four RFA's to sign that will cost…
Trade Hits: Clearing cap space, Blues goaltenders and Edler
Tom Gulitti: An agent speculated that free agent talk is quiet as teams are talking trades to clear cap space. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Blues GM Doug Armstrong indicated that he expects both Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott to…
Morning Hits: Edler, Miller, Luongo, Coburn, Ryan, Boyle, Ference, Khudobin, Jones and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Several teams were surprised that Alex Edler didn't get traded to the Hurricanes for No. 5 pick at the draft. The Flyers, Lightning, Senators, and Oilers are all interested in Edler. He has a…
Teams extend/not extend qualifying offers to restricted free agents
Katie Carrera: The Capitals extend qualifying offers to RFAs Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Tomas Kundratek, Nicolas Deschamps and Peter LeBlanc. The Capitals did not extend qualifying offers to Mattias Sjogren, Danick Paquette and Dustin Stevenson. Katie Strang: The Rangers extend…
Free Agent Hits I: DiPietro, Bobrovsky, Devils, Gagne, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs
David Pagnotta: After "ongoing discussions," Rick DiPietro's agent confirms that the Islanders will be buying him out. Katie Strang: DiPietro will get $1.5 million through 2029. Chris Johnston: Sergei Bobrovsky's new deal is for $5 million this year and $6.25…
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…
Quick Hits II: Sergei Bobrovsky, Hurricanes No. 5, Coburn, Schneider, Canucks and Fleischmann
NHL PR: "In 1st Round, Clubs may not make a trade during their time-out. For Rounds 2-7, Clubs are permitted to make trades during their time-out." Aaron Portzline: Sergei Bobrovsky deal could be for two years. Expected to be done…
Hurricanes shopping No. 5 for a defenseman … Maple Leafs, Sabres and Canucks interested?
Roger Millions: "For those wondering. Trades need to be presented by Teams before 5 min Clock starts. Tight Rules on Trades. Before not during" Darren Dreger: The Hurricanes have 3 offers for the 5th overall pick and expect to have…
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…