Rumors and Notes: Johansen, Coyle, Frolik, Ryan and Perlini
Elliotte Friedman: Sergei Federov, CSKA Moscow's GM, said there were talks about Ryan Johansen, but he did not and won't be making a contract offer to Ryan Johansen. Federov added that they needed to know if there was a commitment…
Morning Hits: Wild, Jackets, Flyers, Stars, Penguins and Wings
Bob McKenzie: Wild's Josh Harding was suspended by the team because his fractured ankle was not a hockey-related injury. Harding is out indefinitely, and as long as he's out, he won't be paid by the Wild, nor will he count…
Rumors I: Jackets Reject Offer and Blues Going Quiet on Schwartz
Darren Dreger: The Blue Jackets rejected a two-year offer from Ryan Johansen's camp. They are only focusing on a short-term deal. The offer remains on the table. Chris Nichols: Elliotte Friedman: "There is no evidence here whatsoever, at this point,…
Rumors III: Another Ryan Johansen – Blue Jackets Update
Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets felt it was good idea to disclose the three offers they made to Ryan Johansen to show some much-needed transparency. “I think the reason for that is ‘hey, lets’ be transparent…
Morning Hits: Wild, Jackets, Sharks, Leafs, Past RFAs to Miss Camp
Chad Graff: WIld's Josh Harding fractured his right foot. Bob McKenzie: Harding's off-ice injury will likely keep him out for months and not weeks. Michael Russo: Ilya Bryzgalov will attend the Wild's camp on a PTO. Shawn Mitchell: Blue Jackets…
More Notes on Johansen Situation and Some Media Thoughts
4:05 PM: Elliotte Friedman: The Blue Jackets said the Ryan Johansen is not welcome to work out there while he remains unsigned (within their rights). Expected to head home to Vancouver or to Portland (WHL team). Aaron Portzline: Johansen has…
Rumors I: Staal, Methot, Ryan and Johansen
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers and Marc Staal continue to talk, with Staal's agent Paul Krepelka saying "we've made some progress." A deal is not imminent though as there is some work to do. “I’m not giving…
Things are Getting Heated With Ryan Johansen’s Agent
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson called Kurt Overhardt's (Ryan Johansen's agent) tactics as "extortion," "embarrassing" and "absurd." “It makes no sense,” Davidson said. “When you see the numbers that are thrown…
Rumors II: Friedman’s Thoughts, Handzus, Nylander, BizNasty and Timonen
Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: CBA talks between the NHL and the Refs/linesmen are moving well.Will a team offer Mike Babcock a role similar to Patrick Roy's position with personnel control? Roy is also the VP of Hockey Operations. With five…
Rumors I: Johansen, Ryan, Kuemper, Brodeur, DeKeyser and Ellis
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen questions Ryan Johansen's agent Kurt Overhardt motivation. “Our success is going to come from being a team, not a bunch of individuals or stars, or whatever,” Kekalainen said during…
Rumors: Soderberg, Johansen, Bobrovsky and Bellemare
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins center Carl Soderberg will be a UFA at the end of the season and he could explore the open market. He won't be a top-two center with the Bruins, but another team might…
Rumors: Blue Jackets, Stars, World Cup, Capitals and Vokoun
Katie Strang: Kurt Overhardt, Ryan Johansen's agent, spoke with Blue Jackets assistant GM Bill Zito yesterday. There is a still a big gap, but both sides will continue to talk. Aaron Portzline: Boone Jenner would likely move back to center…