Morning Hits: Garrioch roundup, top UFAs, Soderberg and Clarkson
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch lists some buyout candidates: 1. Ilya Bryzgalov (PHI) - $23 million spread out over 14 years. 2. Roberto Luongo (VAN) - $27 million and on the Canucks payroll until 2031. 3. Brad Richards (NYR)…
Free Agent Notes: Capitals – Ribeiro, Devils – Elias, Clarkson and Zubrus, Leafs – Bozak
From twitter unless otherwise noted Renaud Lavoie: Capitals Mike Ribeiro doesn't expect to sign a contract extension before the end of the season. He does expect talks to start up again after the playoffs. Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Lou…
Free Agents: Smith, Canucks and Filppula
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes goalie Mike Smithis hopeful that he and the Coyotes can work out a deal. “We’ll see what happens, but that’s out of my control right now,” he said. Brad Ziemer of the Vancouver…
NHL Rumors III: Blue Jackets, Sabres, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes and Senators
From twitter unless otherwise noted Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are dangling the the 1st round pick that they acquired from the LA Kings. They won't trade it for a rental player. John Vogl: Sabres Ryan Miller won't say if…
NHL Rumors V: Flames, Maple Leafs, Luongo, Kiprusoff and Torres
From twitter unless otherwise noted The Fourth Period: Source said that the Flames are close to trading defenseman Cory Sarich. The Flames are also getting interested in Anton Babchuk, Curtis Glencross, Alex Tanguay and Lee Stempniak. Some teams have looked…
Stars trade Roy to the Canucks for pick and prospect
The Dallas Stars trade center Derek Roy to the Vancouver Canucks for 2013 2nd round pick and defenseman Kevin Connauton. The 29-year old Roy was drafted by the Sabres, 32nd overall in the 2001 draft. He carries a $4 million…
NHL Rumors I: Courturier, Clowe looking for 7-8 years, Boyle and the Stars
From twitter unless otherwise noted David Pagnotta: The Flyers are not actively shopping Sean Couturier, but if they are able to land a top-two defenseman or a top-line scorer, they could move him. L.A. Lariviere: Ryane Clowe's agent wouldn't say…
NHL Rumors IV: Bishop, Gonchar, Jokinen, Clarkson, McBain, Regehr, Jagr, Roy and Nonis comments
From twitter unless otherwise noted Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Source saying that the Senators have received several calls for Ben Bishop in the last day or so. They may be more inclined to wait until the summer to figure out…
NHL Rumors II: Clowe close to being traded, Red Wings, Blackhawk-Isles talking trade and the Flyers
From twitter unless otherwise noted Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: The Sharks are getting closer to trading Ryane Clowe. Source is saying that the team has approached Clowe's agent about the possibility of waiving his no-trade clause. A deal…
NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Flames, Oilers and Kings
From twitter unless otherwise noted Bruce Garrioch: A lot of teams will see where they stand after last night to determine what they'll be doing at the deadline. Bob McKenzie of TSN: "Under the right circumstances" the Maple Leafs could…
NHL Rumors I: Crowded goalie market, Regehr, Blackhawks and Yandle, Bruins and Ducks
Damien Cox: The simple facts are: the Leafs talked to the Canucks this week about Roberto Luongo, they have some interest, and the price has dropped. Darren Dreger: Sources say the Canucks called the Maple Leafs to revisit talks. The…
NHL Rumors III: Backups that could be available, Neuvirth, Ribeiro rejects offer, Sharks and Predators
Justin Goldman of NHL.com: Goldman lists 5 backups who could be moved by the deadline. 1. Jonathan Bernier (LA): 7-2-0 with a 1.94 and .923 SV%. 2. Michal Neuvirth (WSH): Only five appearances since Feb. 1st. Career 53-35-10 record, 2.68…