Free Agent Hits IV: Clarkson, Alfredsson, Emery, Flyers and Maple Leafs
Allan Walsh: "All NHL GM's received a memo from the League TODAY informing them no negotiations or verbal offers allowed on pending UFA's until tomorrow." Bruce Garrioch: David Clarkson visited Ottawa today. Ian Mendes: Senators GM Bryan Murray said that…
Signings and Buyouts: Elias, Leddy, Montoya, Gilbert, Hedberg, Powe, Asham and Gerbe
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The Devils signed Patrik Elias to a 3 year contract worth $16.5 million, $5.5 million. Josh Rimer: The Blackhawks sign defenseman Nick Leddy for 2 years and $5.4 million. Ken Wiebe: The Jets have re-signed…
Free Agent Hits III: Bozak, Filppula, Weiss, Alfredsson, Scuderi, Briere and the Predators
Pierre LeBrun: The Stars, Blues, Flames, Ducks and Red Wings are among the teams kicking tires on Tyler Bozak. The Leafs are still in it. Pierre LeBrun: The Wings are still talking with Valtteri Filppula. LeBrun thinks that Stephen Weiss…
Afternoon Hits II: Schneider, Leafs, Bruins, Canucks, Red Wings and Kuba
Bill Watters: "Schneider 's exit from Vancouver was precipitated by off ice issues,rather than goaltending and financial as outlined in Gillis' rationale." The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs plan on being active in the next few days. They are looking…
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…
The Blackhawks trade Dave Bolland to the Maple Leafs for draft picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded their 2013 2nd round pick (#51), a 4th round pick (# 117) and a 2014 4th round pick for Dave Bolland. Bolland was originally drafted by the Blackhawks, 32nd overall in the 2nd round of…
Quick Hits: Bobrovsky close on deal, Blackhawks, Ducks, Kane, Seguin and Leafs
Pierre LeBrun: The Blue Jackets are close to signing Sergei Bobrovsky to a new deal. Pierre LeBrun: One team executive: "I bet you we see 10 trades today at least." Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on trades: "We're not…
Free Agent Hits: Letang, Smith, Bickell, Leafs, Kennedy, Dupuis, Burmistrov and Leddy
Renaud Lavoie: Kris Letang's contract with the Penguins is 8-years for $58 million, a $7.25 million cap hit. Has a limited no-trade clause to 15 teams. Dave Molinari: Sides "still working" on it but it's very close. Pierre LeBrun: The…
Free Agent Hits: Smith, Letang, Gagner, Duchene, Bobrovsky, Nabokov, Briere, Alfie, Weiss, Pens, Rangers and Devils
Darren Dreger: Mike Smith's contract with the Coyotes is still being finalized, but sounding like it's 6-years around $5.7 million per season. Renaud Lavoie: Kris Letang's camp and Penguins GM Ray Shero talked yesterday. Still no deal. They met again…
Free Agent Hits: Rask, Smith, Letang, Clarkson, Bickell, Mikkelson, Red Wings and Pietrangelo
Bob McKenzie: McKenzie figures Tuukka Rask's new deal will be in the $7 million range. Pierre LeBrun: Positive talks between the Coyotes and Mike Smith. Could be a 6-year deal. The franchises future is still a factor. Pierre LeBrun: Kris…
Lecavalier Hits: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Bruins, Panthers and Stars
Pierre LeBrun: Vincent Lecavalier could have a shortlist of teams drawn up tonight or tomorrow morning and could be down to 1 or 2 teams buy draft time. Josh Rimer: Not a surprise that the Leafs have spoken with 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…