Blues looking at Dmen … Suter and Preds communicating, but will test market … Nash trade could wait for Parise … Panthers and Luongo
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues still need to address their defense, and will do so through trade or free agency. They are looking for someone to play with Alex Pietrangelo. They may not be able to afford Matt…
Wings sign Helm … Canucks and Stars extend qualifying offers … Pavelec watch … Blues look for Top 4 Dman
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Red Wings have re-signed Darren Helm to a 4 year, $8.5 million deal. Capgeek via twitter: The Red Wings now have 19 players under contract with $24.1 million in cap space. Elliott Pap of the…
Free Agent Rumors: Schultz, Flyers, Red Wings, Quick, Coyotes, Huet and Stuart
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers will take a look at free agent defenseman on July 1st to see what's there. GM Paul Holmgren wouldn't comment on whether they are interested in Justin Schultz as he didn't want…
Morning notes on: Luongo, Maple Leafs, Thomas, Schultz, Sabres, Stastny, Blue Jackets, Nash, Islanders and Rangers trade targets
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Roberto Luongo is now the best option for Maple Leafs after the Penguins trading/signing Tomas Vokoun and the Lightning trading for Anders Lindback. Free agent options for the Leafs could be Josh Harding, Scott…
Bouwmeester could be dealt … Wings unlikely for Nash … Nash likely traded by draft … Gillis may not want to trade Luongo to Toronto
George Johnson of the Calgary Herald: Jarome Iginla trade rumors have been quiet of late. Jay Bouwmeester could find himself traded by they draft. The 29 year old is owed $6.68 million this year and next. A Columbus rumor is…
Gustavsson this years Mike Smith? Canucks file “cutdown” with Raymond … Hudler will draw interest … Devils UFAs … Glass close
Craig Custance via twitter: There will be interest in UFA goalie Jonas Gustavsson. One executive suggested he could be this year's Mike Smith is he signs with the right team. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Canucks have filed "cutdown" arbitration…
SKA after Pavelec … Sullivan to play next year … Wings could target Wideman … Hagman, Blake won’t be back with Ducks
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: SKA's coach confirmed that they are interested in signing Jets Ondrej Pavelec. Josh Yohe via twitter: Yohe confirms that Penguins Steve Sullivan will play next year. Has had no talks with the Penguins yet. Will DePaoli…
Morning notes: Crosby, Red Wings, van Riemsdyk, Nash, Avalanche, Bruins, Asham, Niskanen, Maple Leafs, and Blue Jackets
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Anderson confirms there have only been preliminary talks between the Penguins and Sidney Crosby's side. Blogs and 1 media outlet are reporting that they have agreed or settled on a 9 year, $90 million…
Red Wings Trade Brad Stuart to the Sharks
The Detroit Red Wings have traded defenseman Brad Stuart to the San Jose Sharks for Andrew Murray and a conditional 2014 draft pick. Helene St. James via twitter: Murray was a throw in, and won't be signed by the Red…
Morning notes: Oilers, Parise, Flames, Radulov, Burke, Jagr, Panthers, Coyotes and Rangers
Jason Gregor via twitter: The Oilers will likely offer Ryan Smyth a 1 year contract with bonuses. He's unlikely to get a 2 year deal. GM Steve Tambellini has said as much. Dan Tencer via twitter: GM Tambellini has said…
Afternoon notes: Devils, Tambellini, Luongo, Panthers, Flames, Parise, Knuble and Red Wings
Dan Rosen via twitter: Petr Sykora and Henrik Tallinder will be back in the Devils lineup tonight. Josefson and Harrold are out. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: The Oilers have agreed to terms with GM Steve Tambellini on a new contract.…
No Devils changes … Thomas confirms year off … Rangers D targets … Wings-Caps rumor … Nash update … Possible Flyers targets
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: It doens't look like there will be any lineup changes for the Devils tonight if going by lines at practice yesterday. “We’re not making a change based on the hole we’re in,” he said.…