Twitter rumors and notes involving: Ryan Smyth and the Oilers, Varlamov, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Flyers, Sharks and Jagr
Bob McKenzie via twitter: LA Kings winger Ryan Smyth would like to return to the Edmonton Oilers. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators assistant GM Tim Murray said they haven't ruled out moving into the top 3, though it could be…
Plenty of teams want to deal as NHL draft approaches … Doughty gets “major” offer … Bryzgalov deal could be done by Wednesday
Update 9:49 am: Brian Compton via twitter: Niklas Lidstrom has agreed to a 1 year contract with the Red Wings, Update 9:25 am: Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Red Wings have called an 11:00 am media conference call with Nicklas…
Rangers may not be able to buyout Drury now … Vokoun likes the Avs? Oilers trying to move up in 1st round … Bryzgalov meets with Flyers
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Chris Drury has a degenerative condition in his left knee that won't allow him to play next year. The NY Rangers were planning on buying him out but due to the condition they won't…
Bryzgalov arrives in Philly … Things moving slowly in Nashville … Avs getting offers for 2nd overall pick … Jagr’s agent contracts Wings, Pens, Rangers and Habs
Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Ilya Bryzgalov arrived in Philadelphia yesterday on Ed Snider's private jet. He'll meet with members of the organization today and tomorrow. Bryzgalov is scheduled to meet head coach Peter Laviolette and goalie Jeff Reese this morning,…
Horton may want to play, but still has symptoms … Bryzgalov to meet with Flyers this week … CBJ free agent notes … Schenn next for Leafs
Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Perception has #Bruins Horton in Van just 2 inspire but told he feels healthy enough to play and wants to convince Dr's/team to let him play." Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins coach Claude Julien said that…
Devils could file for arbitration with Parise … Lightning have 12 free agents … Ballard would be tough to move … Maloney not losing sleep over replacing Bryzgalov
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Devils winger Zach Parise said there is still "nothing" going on with contract discussions. Gulitti thinks it seems likely that the Devils will file for "team-elected arbitration" next week. This would prevent other teams…
50/50 Lightning re-sign Roloson by July 1 … Souray likely to be bought out … Ramsey awaiting coaching decision … Versteeg could be Flyers easiest move
Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Erlendsson thinks there is a 50/50 chance the Lightning re-sign Dwayne Roloson before July 1st, and a 30/70 chance they re-sign Mike Smith. He also doesn't see the Lightning spending big money on a goaltender instead…
Coyotes 3-pronged goalie stategy … Hiller to skate in July … Callahan talks “just begining” … Balsillie could get team if he’s good
Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: Not re-signing Ilya Bryzgalov opens up some new windows for the Coyotes. "It's an opportunity to potentially spend less, hopefully find a way to be as good and use that excess resource in other…
Blue Jackets working on deal with Flyers for Carter … Oilers interested in 8th overall … Modano may play next year
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Multiple sources have said that the Blue Jackets and Flyers have discussed a trade that would send Jeff Carter to the Jackets for the 8th overall pick in the 2011 NHL draft and a…
Richards says No to waiving NTC, would love to return to Tampa … Bryzgalov demanded a lot from the Coyotes … Oilers willing to trade 1st overall … Rangers to buyout Drury
Joey Johnston of the Tampa Tribune: Brad Richards never wanted to leave Tampa, and would love to return. "I don't know what they're thinking as an organization," said Richards, 31, who has played for the Dallas Stars since the Lightning…
NHL Draft talk for Leafs, Blue Jackets, Coyotes, Rangers, and Devils … Head Coaching Positions in Ottawa and Minnesota
Mike Morreale of NHL.com: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke once again let everyone know he'd like to move up in the draft, "We're trying to move up, but haven't had any luck yet ... it's still pretty early," Burke said.…
Roloson to start … Thornton played with separated shoulder … Red Wings options … Leafs and Richards … A Souray buyout coming?
Darren Dreger via twitter: "Sorry Wpg, it's inching closer, but there still is no firm deal with ASG and there will not be an announcement today. From a key source." Bob McKenzie via twitter: "As for WPG, principals still grinding…