Sharks sign Niklas Hjalmarsson to offer sheet
TSN: Niklas Hjalmarsson signs the first offer sheet of 2010. The San Jose Sharks signed the restricted free agent to a 4 year, $14 million offer sheet. That would be a cap hit of $3.5 million. The Chicago Blackhawks have…
Are the Kings interested in Gagne and others? Modano has 4 options … Not much going on for Frolov
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: One report is saying the Los Angeles Kings are out of the running for Simon Gagne, and another says they are still interested. Things were quiet involving Tomas Kaberle over the weekend, but should pick up…
Maple Leafs acquire Kris Versteeg in 5 player deal
TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Kris Versteeg and the rights to Bill Sweatt from the Chicago Blackhawks for Viktor Stalberg, Chris DiDomenico, and Philippe Paradis. Versteeg has 101 points in 170 games, 44 goals and 57 assists. Sweatt…
10 teams after Volchenkov? Isles have a big wish list … Coburn could be a tough sign … No progress with Hamhuis
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Anton Volchenkov could have as many as 10 teams checking in with him when the free agent market opens up tomorrow. Likely suitors could be Washington, San Jose, Atlanta, Anaheim, St. Louis, and the…
Trade Rumors still going on … Eyes turning to Free Agency
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The LA Kings made a play at the rights for Ilya Kovalchuk, but the New Jersey Devils reject as they still hope to re-sign him. If Dan Hamhuis and the Pittsburgh Penguins don't reach a deal,…
Savard still being shopped … Spezza not going anywhere … Lightning interested in Kaberle
Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins are fine with having centers Savard, Krejci, Bergeron and Seguin in their line up next year, but they will continue to shop Marc Savard and his 7 year, $28 million contract. Savard…
NHL Trade Rumors keep on coming
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks have made an offer to restricted free agent Bobby Ryan. The offer is for 5-years in the $20-25 million range according to GM Bob Murray. Murray also said that if Ryan…
Wave 1 of NHL Trade Rumors on Draft day
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers are trying to acquire another 1st round pick. They have 2 second round picks, #31 and #48, as well as some players that they could include. The Panthers, Ducks, Blackhawks and…
Hawks still shopping Versteeg … Jordan Staal not going anywhere … Filatov back to the NHL next year? “we’ll see”
Michael Russo via Twitter: Russo talked to the few NHL Executives and they confirmed that the Stan Bowman and the Blackhawks are still shopping Kris Versteeg. EJ Hradek of ESPN: The Senators will listen to offers for Jason Spezza. Though…
Rumor roundup from LeBrun … Oilers to draft Hall? When will Kaberle to Bruins talk start-up again? Canucks interested in Ladd
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: With Scott Niedermayer retiring, the Ducks will move to 'Plan B' with their defense needing an overhaul. Teemu Selanne is still undecided if he'll retire or not, the two sides will talk again next week. Three…
Ryan to Leafs unlikely … Volchenkov and Spezza update … Bruins how to trade Thomas this week
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Despite some wishes from Leaf Nation, it's unlikely that Bobby Ryan will end up with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs have made no contact with the Ducks, but have been monitoring the situation.…
Rumor Roundup from Dreger and LeBrun
Darren Dreger of TSN: There's a good chance that Sergei Gonchar and the Penguins won't reach a deal by July 1st, and the Pens could look at trading his rights. Gonchar could get upwards of $6 million on the open…