Afternoon rumors and news involving Wisniewski, Jokinen, Leino, missed qualifying offers, Vokoun, Varlamov, Ducks, Blue Jackets, Sabres, and Blues
Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Canadiens trade the rights to James Wisniewski to the Blue Jackets. It will be a 2012 5th round pick if he signs, a 7th if he doesn't. Chip Alexander via twitter: Jussi Jokinen's agent hopes…
Flames back in on Smyth … Hurricanes notes … Rangers don’t qualify Gilroy … Grachev wanted out … Sharp extension talks
Darren Dreger of TSN: Ryan Smyth's return to Edmonton is on hold as the health of Gilbert Brule has stalled things. The Kings were going to buyout Brule but teams are not allowed to do that to injured players. Sources…
Blackhawks trade Brian Campbell to the Panthers
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Brian Campbell to the Florida Panthers for Rostislav Olesz. Campbell carries a $7,142,875 million cap hit for the next 5 years. Campbell waived his no-trade clause. Olesz carries a $3.125 million cap hit for…
Sharp could have extension this summer … Lightning-Brewer close … Winnipeg Jets? … Flyers looking to move up in draft … Richards could be looking for 8/$50-55 million
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has met with Patrick Sharp's agent. Sharp is a UFA after next season, both sides agreed to talk again in a few weeks. The Blackhawks are confident that they can get a…
Afternoon twitter roundup involving: Horton, Winnipeg, Wallin, Sobotka, Souray and Jagr
Ian Mendes via twitter: Bruins coach Julien on Nathan Horton: "He's got a concussion. There is no way in the world he plays tonight." Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Word around the NHL is "Muller doesn't interview well and doesn't have…
Blue Jackets working on deal with Flyers for Carter … Oilers interested in 8th overall … Modano may play next year
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Multiple sources have said that the Blue Jackets and Flyers have discussed a trade that would send Jeff Carter to the Jackets for the 8th overall pick in the 2011 NHL draft and a…
Richards says No to waiving NTC, would love to return to Tampa … Bryzgalov demanded a lot from the Coyotes … Oilers willing to trade 1st overall … Rangers to buyout Drury
Joey Johnston of the Tampa Tribune: Brad Richards never wanted to leave Tampa, and would love to return. "I don't know what they're thinking as an organization," said Richards, 31, who has played for the Dallas Stars since the Lightning…
Maple Leafs may not be interested in acquiring Richards rights … Oilers and Flyers looking at #8 … Alfie to have surgery … Ramsay may be out as Jets coach
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Hornby says there is no indications that the Maple Leafs are close to acquiring Brad Richards or that he'll waive his NTC before July 1st. The NY Daily News is saying the Leafs will…
Blues re-sign Berglund … Canadiens bring Gill back for 1 more year … Blackhawks sign 3 … Duck sign 1, lose 1
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The St. Louis Blues have re-signed Patrik Berglund to a 2 year deal worth $4.5 million. This past season Berglund scored 22 goals and added 30 assists for 52 points. "I believe, coming…
Ehrhoff and Rome out for Canucks … Not much of turnout for Thrashers “select-a-seat” … Blackhawks notes
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: Canucks defenseman Christian Ehrhoff and Aaron Rome are likely to be replaced by Keith Ballard and Andrew Alberts. Christian Ehrhoff possibly separated his shoulder in the 1st period of Game 3. Aaron Rome may…
Boogaard’s death deemed accidental … Blackhawks sign a backup … Red Wings won’t be spenders … No talks yet for Parise
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: It has been determined that Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard died accidentally from a toxic mix of alcohol and oxycodone. His family acknowledged he had an addiction and "repeated courageous attempts at rehabilitation." "Derek had been…
Blackhawks sign Crawford … Werek and Etem sign entry level deals … Button has trade ideas for Capitals … Panthers want to bring Vokoun back
Elliott Pap of hte Vancouver Sun: Canucks winger Mikael Samuelsson will be out for the remainder of the season after adductor tendon and sports hernia surgery. Chicago Breaking Sports: The Blackhawks have signed Corey Crawford to a 3 year deal…