Staal-Rangers by Friday? Nash to RW? New captains in Mon and Van plus more NHL rumors
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers and Marc Staal continue to work towards a deal that could happen by the start of training camp on Friday. The contract they are working on could be longer than…
Sunday morning rumor roundup
Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Negotiations continue between the Columbus Blue Jackets and goalie Steve Mason on a contract extension. “We’ve had some fair, reasonable and good discussions with Columbus,” Mason’s agent Anton Thun told Sporting News. “It’s going…
Ryan-Ducks “very close” … Maple Leafs notes … Lecavalier ready by camp … Thrashers-Bergfors still talking
Eric Stephens via twitter: (late last night post) A "well-placed source" said that a Bobby Ryan-Anaheim Ducks contract is "very close". James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, "We're going with this unless something…
Kovalchuk decision by Wednesday … Staal not looking for offer sheet … 5 teams interested in Kennedy … Penner to Kings?
Mark Everson of the NY Post: The NHL has until Wednesday to decide if they are going to reject or accept the latest Ilya Kovalchuk contract. The contract is said to be 15 years and $100 million, a $6.67 million…
Nothing new on Kovalchuk talks … Semin okay after car accident … Caps talking to Vancouver and Edmonton
Tom Gulitti via twitter: New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello says "everything is status quo" on Kovalchuk talks. Then asked if still trying to sign him "Yes. I said I'm not going to comment until everything has come to a…
Belanger to Caps, and Fleischmann on the way out? Kaberle interest varies
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Sources saying Eric Belanger has reached a deal with the Washington Capitals. The Capitals might be moving out a forward for a defenseman before they announce the signing. Brian Burke has said they…
Some rumors involving the Bruins … 2 better offers for Kaberle … Kovalchuk hearing begins today
Craig Custance via twitter: The Bruins are now over the cap (after signing Tyler Seguin) but after they put Marco Sturm on LTIR, they'll be under. Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has said that he's in talks…
Turco to ‘Hawks if they walk away or trade Niemi … Bieksa and Kaberle getting interest …
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Richard Bloch could be the arbitrator in Kovalchuk case. Wednesday could be the start date, possibly concluding on Thursday. Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Sources are saying Antti Niemi could be getting between $3 and…
Rumors involving the Toronto Maple Leafs for July 30th
Michael Traikos of the National Post: Six teams are reportedly still interested in Tomas Kaberle, so it looks good that Burke's biggest asset will be moved by Aug. 15th. After the 16th Burke loses some control as the no-trade kicks…
League to look at other long-term deals? More ‘Hawks Options … Turco to decide in 7-10 days
William DePoali via twitter: Gary Bettman said yesterday that if the league wins its case against Ilya Kovalchuk, they may look in to other long-term deals. Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: According to his agent, Marty Turco is going to…
NHLPA files grievance … NHL Rumors involving Frolov, Ponikarovsky, Sutton, Wheeler, Stralman
NHLPA.com: Media release from the NHLPA stating they've filed a grievance against the NHL for the rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk-New Jersey Devils contract. Darren Dreger via twitter: August 1st is when the Maple Leafs could be pushing clubs to make…
Canucks to be $4 million over cap … Devils could get fined … Stralman-Jackets far apart
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The league did try to get a maximum of 5 year and 7 year contracts in the last CBA, but the PA wouldn't go for it unless they were granted other terms. If the…