Free Agent Hits: Vrbata, Pietrangelo, Franson, Kadri, Stepan, Hodgson and Bryzgalov
Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said on the weekend that they have had preliminary talks with Radim Vrbata regarding a contract extension. He's entering the final year of his three-year, $9 million deal. "He’s been…
PTOs: Boyes, Thomas, Gillies, White, Theodore, Kobasew, Martinek and Johnson
Andy Strickland: Brad Boyes will attend the Panthers camp on a PTO. Bob McKenzie: The Panthers have offered Tim Thomas a PTO. No decision yet. Pierre LeBrun: Thomas wants to be a No. 1 goalie and not a backup according…
Tim Thomas Decision Could Come As Early As Today
Craig Custance: UFA goalie Tim Thomas could make a decision as early as today. He's having discussions with multiple teams. Joe Yerdon: Teams that may be looking for goalie help: Flames, Islanders and maybe the Panthers now that Scott Clemmensen…
Injury Notes: Helm, Bergeron, Beauchemin, Rinne, Clemmensen, Havlat and Michalek
Helene St. James: Red Wings Darren Helm didn't skate yesterday as he has a pulled groin according to GM Ken Holland. Ansar Khan: Holland said that Helm will likely miss the first few days of training camp, they are being…
Injury Notes: Joni Pitkanen and Kris Versteeg
Jim Rutherford: Hurricanes defenseman Joni Pitkanen had a CT scan yesterday. A prognosis won't be known until Monday. Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Panthers Kris Versteeg skated yesterday for the first time since undergoing major ACL surgery last year. He…
Free Agent Hits: Stepan, Franson, Kadri, Pietrangelo, Cowen, Panthers and Morrow
Bob McKenzie: Rangers RFA Derek Stepan is seeking Ryan McDonagh money, six-years and $4.7 million a season, but he has no arbitration rights. The Rangers are holding firm on a P.K. Subban bridge deal. James Mirtle: Mirtle thinks it's possible…
Injury Notes: Rinne, Pitkanen, Jovanovski, Versteeg, Bergenheim and Helm
Ryan Porth: Predators Pekka Rinne hasn't been fully cleared by doctors and is still in "rehab mode." He is limited in drills but feeling great. Bob McKenzie: Hurricanes Joni Pitkanen April 3rd injury prognosis was for three months, but healing…
Part of Roberto Luongo’s Transcript from TSN Interview
James Duthie: Roberto Luongo will report to Canucks training camp but is still uncertain about his future with the Canucks. Luongo: "I had moved on from Vancouver and was ready to start fresh somewhere else...like a divorce...except she wanted me back."…
Injury Notes: E. Staal, Beauchemin and some Florida Panthers
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Eric Staal suffered a 3rd degree sprain of his right MCL back on May 16th at the World Championships. He was on the ice yesterday with teammates and had no issues with…
Free Agent Hits: Nonis Talks Kadri and Franson, Theodore Wants to Continue Playing and Nokelainen to Sweden
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis intends to have both Nazem Kadri and Cody Franson under contract by the start of training camp. "From our standpoint, we have enough cap space in our minds to get both…
Morning Hits: Coyotes Sale Finalized, Cowen, Bryzgalov, Mason, Huberdeau and Mitchell
TSN: Yesterday the NHL finalized the sale of the Coyotes to the IceArizona group. They paid $170 million for the team. The arena lease has an out clause in five years. "I'm a good, solid Canadian like a good number…
Free Agent Hits: Clifford, Gomez and Brodie
John Hoven: As of earlier afternoon yesterday, things were optimistic for Kyle Clifford and the Kings reaching an agreement. Hoven was told that significant progress was made and the sides are getting closer. Florida Panthers: The Panthers have signed center Scott Gomez.…